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BRANCH MEETINGS

UNISON City of Edinburgh
Local Government & Related Sectors Branch

RECALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday 21 March 2013
Augustine Church, George IV Bridge Edinburgh
6pm to 8pm at the latest

(The meeting on 26 February was inquorate)

DEADLINES

CRECHE
Members intending to use the creche should inform the branch office by Noon on Tuesday 19 February. For safety reasons, the creche cannot be made available to members who have not contacted the office. Carers allowance must be arranged in advance with the branch office.

AMENDMENTS: -
Noon, Tuesday 19 February 2013.


 

What are the officer positions? 

PRESIDENT: Overall branch leader with responsibility for representing the branch and overseeing all its functions. Chairs branch meetings.

CHAIR: Deputises for the President. Actively oversees day to day running of the branch, especially in service conditions. Chairs Branch Committee.

VICE CHAIRS (2): At least one must be a woman. Deputise for Chair in his/her role in chairing meetings.

*SECRETARY: Responsible for branch organisation, staffing and administration, and as the point of communication for the branch. Co-ordinates all branch officers work. Responsible for membership records. Delegation leader/ spokesperson

*ASST SECRETARY: To assist in many of the above tasks.

*One of these must be a woman.

TREASURER: Keeps the accounts, organises expenses system (eg fares, child care costs etc), provides budgets, ensures books audited.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CO-ORDINATOR: Oversees service conditions and negotiations. Branch lead negotiator. Staff side nominee.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CONVENER (APT&C): APT&C conditions as well as general role.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CONVENER (MANUAL): As above but mainly for Manual conditions.

SERVICE CONDITIONS CONVENER (CRAFT): As above but mainly for Craft conditions.

SERVICE CONDITIONS OFFICERS (4): At least two must be women. Responsible for service conditions matters across conditions.

EQUALITIES OFFICER: Co-ordinate equalities strategy. Bring equality perspective to service conditions, branch publications. Keep up to date with legislation.

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER: Develop plans to improve workplace environment. Oversee Health & Safety activity. Know legislation etc.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: Co-ordinate branch magazine. Develop media strategy. Ensure members get briefings etc

EDUCATION OFFICER: Identify branch training needs. Develop appropriate courses/training plans.

YOUNG MEMBERS OFFICER: Co-ordinate and campaign on youth issues, encourage involvement of under 25's (must be under 25).

MEMBERSHIP/RECRUITMENT OFFICER: Co-ordinate recruitment. Assist in keeping statistics. Deal with election of new members. Build services to members.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICER: Keep branch informed of international issues and UNISON policies. Raise members understanding of international issues as they affect.

LIFELONG LEARNING CO-ORDINATOR
To identify and co-ordinate opportunities for members who wish to access further learning.

UNISON BRANCH AUDITORS: To conduct an efficient audit in accordance with the NEC's principles at least once a year. 

 

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