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Join a UPEA Standing Committee
Joining a standing committee is a great option for members looking to take an active role in UPEA. These committees provide direct input and recommendations from the general membership to the Advisory Council and State Board.
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UPEA encourages members from all districts to become involved in one or more of these committees, share their input, and actively work toward the improvement of public employment. Members who cannot travel to the UPEA headquarters in Murray may participate virtually.
Grievance Appeal & Representation
Staff Contact: Todd Losser
Reviews the employee grievance process. Determines additional representation requests from UPEA members and provides recommendations to the UPEA Board on grievance appeals.
Human Resource Policy & Rules
Staff Contact: Paige Barnson
Insurance & Retirement
Staff Contact: Jessica Bruner & Paige Barnson
Oversees and provides input on issues related to the Utah Retirement System (URS) and Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP). Provides recommendations to the UPEA Legislative Committee on retirement and health insurance matters.
Legislative
Staff Contact: Todd Losser
Determines UPEA’s legislative priorities. Reviews and monitors bills from prior legislative sessions and surveys the membership on current and existing issues. Monitors the legislative interim sessions.
Membership Services & Public Relations
Staff Contacts: Jessica Bruner & Paige Barnson
Manages the public relations program for UPEA. Directs the Association’s social media presence, website, and membership communications. Explores vendor relationships and creates membership recruitment opportunities and incentives.
Training, Education, Activism, & Membership (TEAM)
Staff Contacts: Angie Mann
Creates, plans, and produces membership training. Assists with district activities and socials. Develops an annual membership event. Provides input to the Membership Services & Public Relations Committee regarding recruitment.
Articles & Bylaws
Staff Contact: Audry Wood
Annually reviews UPEA’s Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to ensure consistency with state statute and the Association’s mission statement. Recommend changes to the Advisory Council and Board for their considerations.
Resolutions
Staff Contact: Valerie Marin
Plans, creates, and drafts UPEA’s Policy and Platform statement based on the Resolutions that are submitted by the Association’s Districts, Committees, and membership. Determines whether a Resolution will be included in the Platform.
Join a UPEA Standing Committee
Each committee meets about 2-5 times a year, in the evening during the week. Meetings are held at UPEA’s office in Murray (1000 West Bellwood Lane, Murray UT 84123). A light dinner is provided for participants. You can also attend most meetings via conference call. If you live outside of SLCo and travel to the UPEA office to participate you will receive mileage reimbursement.
UPEA Standing Committee Sign-up Form
Members, please complete the following form with your name and email, before selecting the standing committees you’d like to participate in.
