Thursday, 16 January 2014

Notice of the Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM)



Notice of the Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM)


Date:         Wednesday 26th February 2014: 14:00-15:30

Venue: The Orwell, Wigan Pier, Wigan .

       
All members are entitled to attend and you should apply for time off through your Line Manager. Any member refused time off should speak to a rep immediately. All members are entitled to a 1.5 hour flexi-credit for attendance + reasonable travel time to and from the meeting.

           

  • Buffet and refreshments are available from 13:30.

  • Additional travelling expenses and childcare costs may be claimed from the Branch. Transport can be arranged if required

  • The venue is fully accessible for members with disabilities. If you require any additional adjustments, including seating or dietary needs please inform your local rep.

  • Anyone needing directions should contact their local rep.
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The AGM is your opportunity to make decisions on future Union policies and is also an opportunity to hold the Union leadership to account for their actions over the last year. Please make every effort to attend to ensure your voice is heard.

The closing date for motions and nominations is  Wednesday 29th January 2014. Nominations or Motions received after this time will not be accepted. Motions and nominations must include the names of the proposer and seconder, and may be sent by post or courier to Simon Dalfen, Branch Secretary, PCS , Griffin House, Bryn Road, Wigan WN4 8SS or by email to MAKERFIELD.-PCS@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK .


 Motions


Motions in the following categories may be submitted:

1.      Branch Motions (to agree branch policy for the coming year)
2.      Group Motions (to be submitted to 2014 PCS DWP Group Conference)
3.      National Motions (to be submitted to 2014 PCS National Conference)

(Any member requiring advice on the correct wording of motions should contact Chris Holmes, Branch Chair)

Nominations


Nominations are required for the following posts; anyone requiring further information about any of the roles should contact Chris Holmes, or their local representative.


Wigan Area Branch (Number of posts available are in brackets)


Branch Chair (1)

Branch Vice- Chair (1)                                
Branch Secretary (1)
Branch Assistant Secretary based at  Makerfield (1)
Branch Assistant Secretary not based at Makerfield (1)
Branch Organiser (1)
Branch Treasurer (1)
Branch Union Learning (1)
Branch Women’s Officer (1)
Branch Health & Safety Officer (1)
Branch Equality Officer (1)
Branch Young Members Officer (1)


Delegates to PCS DWP Group Conference 2014 (3) [19th to 20th May]
Trainee Delegate(s) to DWP Group Conference 2014 [19th to 20th May]
Delegates to PCS National Conference 2014 (3) [20th to 22nd May]
Trainee Delegate(s) to PCS National Conference 2014 [20th to 22nd May]

Branch Auditors (2)



DWP Group Executive Committee (GEC)

President (1)
Vice-President (4)
Assistant Secretary  (7)
Treasurer (1)
Organiser (1)
Journal Editor (1)                                         
Group Executive Committee Member (17)

Standing Orders Committee (1)
Scrutineers (4)                                              
Group Editorial Committee  (3)
Group Women’s Advisory Committee (12)
Group Black Members Advisory Committee (6)
Group Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Committee (12)
Group Equality Advisory Committee (12)
Group Young Members Advisory Committee (14)


National Executive Committee (NEC)

President (1)
Deputy President / Vice-President (4)
National Executive Committee Member (30)
Member Trustees (1)
Editorial Board (5)

TUC (14)
Women’s TUC (8)
Scottish TUC (9)
Wales TUC (6)
Scottish Women’s TUC (5)
Wales Women’s TUC (2)
Youth TUC (3)
Scottish Youth TUC (3)
National Appeals Committee (9)
National Standing Orders Committee (3)


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A full agenda for the AGM including the Annual Report for 2013 will be issued on 30th January 2014 .

Details of site AGMs will also be issued on this date .


Simon Dalfen : Branch Secretary                Chris Holmes : Branch Chair






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