9.
Rule Changes
Rule
Changes require a two-thirds majority vote at the AGM. Copies
of the current rule book are available from the Branch Office
on request (0131 220 5655) or at www.unison-edinburgh.org.uk/rules.html
The explanations in italics are provided by the Branch Secretary
to assist members and do not imply support or opposition to
the particular rule change.
Rule
Change 1
MOVED: Irene Stout (Recreation) SECONDED: Tom McLeod (City
Development)
Rule
D
(This will change the frequency of Branch Equalities Committee
Meetings)
In rule D.5.6 delete "monthly” and insert "bi-monthly”
Rule
Change 2
MOVED: John Stevenson (Social Work) SECONDED: John Ross (Housing)
Rule E 2(g) - Role of Branch President
(These changes set out structures for matters relating
to support staff directly employed by the Branch)
Delete
wording in E 2(g) and substitute with: - "Act as a route of
appeal as required by Rule B5 on staffing matters in the context
of agreements applying to branch employed staff”.
Rule
E3 - Role of Branch Chairperson
Add new point 5 as follows: - "5. Any other responsibilities
as outlined in Rule B5”
Rule
E4 - Role of Vice Chairperson (2)
Delete 1, 2 and 3 and substitute with 1,2,3 and 5.
New
Rule B5 "5. Branch Employed Staff Structures
(a) Staffing Sub Committee
For all staffing policy matters except the consideration of
individual or collective cases under the agreed staff Disciplinary
and Grievance procedures, the Branch will establish a Staffing
Sub Committee. This sub-committee will consist of the Branch
Chairperson, Branch Secretary, Branch Service Conditions Convener
(or nominee), Branch Treasurer and three members elected by
the Branch Policy and Finance Committee.
(b)
Staff Grievance and Disciplinary Appeals
(i)
Staff Grievance and Disciplinary procedures will be those
agreed from time to time with the staff trade union(s). These
procedures will require clear lines for appeals purposes as
follows.
(ii)
The Branch President will provide a first line of appeal for
staff grievance and disciplinary matters. The President may
seek advice and assistance in this task from other branch
officers.
(iii)
As the ultimate line of appeal, the Branch will establish
a Staffing Appeals Committee comprising the Branch Chairperson,
Branch Equalities Officer and one member elected from the
Policy and Finance Committee. The Vice Chairs will substitute
for the Branch Chairperson if she/he has already been directly
involved in the case in question.
(iv)
The procedures for dealing with staff grievances and appeals
will be those agreed with the staff trade union(s) from time
to time.
Rule
Change 3
MOVED: John Stevenson (Social Work) SECONDED: John Ross (Housing)
Rule
E 19
(This reflects the change of title at national level)
Change
‘Youth Officer' to ‘Young Members Officer' in title. In Point
d) change ‘Youth Conferences' to ‘Young Members Conferences'.
Branch AGM 2002