Held at
"The Odd One Out", Mersea
Road, Colchester, Essex.
On Thursday 8th February 2007
Present
Bob Lambert - Chair (AMICUS)
Chris Burrow - Secretary (PCS)
Pete Norfolk - Treasurer (T&GWU)
Mary Russell - (UNISON)
Phil Hood - (AMICUS GPMU)
Raph Piggott - (GMB) Observer
Simon Watson -(T&GWU)
Welcome
Bob Lambert (Chair) welcomed delegates to the AGM.
Apologies were received from -
Jock Brown - TSSA, Ron Douglas - RMT, Phil Wilson - T&GWU,
Kevan Pugh - CWU, Mike Fletcher - UNISON
Minutes of 2006 AGM
These were agreed by the meeting as a true record.
Matters Arising
None.
Chair's Report
Bob Lambert spoke on a successful year for the Council, taking steps
to be more prominent in the community. The Banner was in use and the
website was up and running.
Secretary's Report
Chris Burrow referred to his written report. A lot of effort had gone
into the organisation of Trade Council in the past year and a lot
remains to be done. John McDonnell meeting on 5th was well supported
by Trades Council, there were things that could be learnt for the
future.
Treasurer's Report
Peter Norfolk referred to his written report. discussion followed
on the donation to the Sixth Form College.
Alternative Oyster Feast.
Another successful event,run in collaboration with the local labour
party. The generous donations of unions were acknowledged.
Elections of Officers
There being no other nominations the following where deemed elected
-
Bob Lambert (AMICUS) Chair
Mike Fletcher (UNISON) Deputy Chair
Chris Burrow (PCS) Secretary
Peter Norfolk (T&GWU) Treasurer
Essex Association of Trades Union
Councils -
delagates
Chris Burrow
Pete Norfolk
Jock Brown
Mike Fletcher
Trade Union Council Conference 2007-
Newcastle
Delegate - Peter Norfolk
Nomination to Trades Union Council
Joint Consultative Committee
None
Affiliation Fee for Essex Association
of Trades Union Councils
The meeting agreed £50
Nomination - Essex Association of Trades
Union Councils
Secretary - Chris Burrow - Proposed by Mary Russell,
Seconded by Simon Watson. Chris Burrow advised that he would defer
a decision on whether to accept the nomination
Resolutions for consideration at the
AGM of Association of Trades Union Councils
Discussion followed on the topics for a resolution.
Peter Norfolk would put together resolutions on Global Links with
Trades Unions and the John McDonnell Campaign.
Additionally it was suggested that the secretary write to our TUCJCC
representative and to suggest that John McDonnell be invited to speak
at the Trade Council Conference. It was noted that this had already
arranged.
Nominations
- Essex Association of TUCs to SERTUC
None
Nominations - Essex Association of TUCs to SERTUC
Sub Committees
Public Services Committee - Chris Burrow
Resolution
"That the end of the Financial Year of the Council
be December 31st"
The treasurer had only 8 days from the end of the financial year to
prepare the accounts this year.
The meeting agreed to this change.
The Meeting closed at 9.21pm and was followed by an abridged general
meeting of the Council.
