BECTU Conference 2005
BECTU's next Rules Revision and Annual Conference will be held in June 2005 at Liverpool.
Branch delegates from all parts of the union will be attending the Conference, which will debate:
- BECTU's National Executive Committee (NEC) report to Conference.
- Proposed changes to the union's Rules.
- Policy motions submitted by both Branches and the NEC.
The Conference takes place on Saturday and Sunday 4-5 June 2005 at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool.
The Standing Orders Committee (SOC), which has responsibility for deadlines and the agenda for the Conference, has issued the timetable for the Conference, which includes a 16 February 2005 deadline for receipt proposed Rule changes and motions (propositions) from Branches.
BECTU Branch Secretaries have been sent details about the Conference by the union Head Office. If BECTU members have ideas for:
- Rule changes and/or motions which they would like their Branch to put forward; or
- If they are interested in representing their Branch as a delegate
Women, black and disabled members are especially encouraged to put themselves forward as Conference delegates.
The SOC requests that Branches begin now to arrange general meetings of members in relation to the SOC's schedule of dates, in order to consider and submit on time proposed Rule changes, propositions, amendments and nominations, and to consider the appointment of delegates.
The SOC is willing to help Branches frame their proposals, but if Branches wish to avail themselves of this they must submit a draft proposition well in advance of the 16 February closing date, with a written request for SOC assistance. Correspondence should be addressed to the SOC, c/o David Cormack (Administrative Officer) [email protected] at BECTU Head Office.
Conference is the supreme policy-making and governing body of the union and BECTU Branches are encouraged by the SOC to play their full part.