PRIORITIES IN NUMBERS
A budget shows in advance how much of the members’ money may be used and for what purpose. It turns political priorities into a financial plan that can later be checked.
A budget shows in advance how much of the members’ money may be used and for what purpose. It turns political priorities into a financial plan that can later be checked.
A budget is not permission to spend everything available. It is a limit tied to named work.
Convention approves the union-wide budget as part of the program and roadmap. The Provincial Executive administers the portion assigned to its current work.
The body that will spend the money cannot give itself an unlimited budget after Convention ends.
The Executive does not approve its own spending beyond its allocation. Major or strategic expenditures must be considered by Locals and decided by a majority under one Local, one vote.
This keeps extraordinary decisions with the people whose contributions created the resources.
Members need more than broad headings. The plan should identify the task, expected cost, responsible body, timetable and result members are meant to receive.
A vague category such as “operations” should not hide political projects, outside support or long-term commitments.
Actual spending is reported beside the approved amount. Significant differences require an explanation, including what changed and who authorized it.
A completed payment is not the same as a completed result. Reporting must show what members received for the money.
Every member can review the budget and actual spending through an individual account in the secure portal. Sensitive personal details may be protected without hiding the amount, purpose and authority.
Financial clarity is part of ownership: people cannot control shared assets they are not allowed to see.