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Network Journal 2004 Issue 1 |
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Union’s parliament set varied agenda by members
The Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) is the union’s parliament. It brings together elected delegates from across the UK to debate and decide the union’s priorities and policies for the coming year.
The conference runs for four days, and the 58th Annual Delegate Meeting will be held in Blackpool, at the Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens, from 25-28 April 2004.
The preliminary agenda paper has been sent to all branches who can submit amendments to it. These will then be incorporated into the interim agenda paper, which will then be sent to branches in April. The preliminary agenda paper contains 65 propositions submitted by branches and is the first stage in the agenda setting process of ADM.
Crime, transport, pensions, education, the NHS, rights at work, and health and safety look set to dominate the agenda at this year's ADM. Other issues set for debate include; ageism, council tax, discrimination, politics, flexible working, identity cards and trade union legislation.
Members can elect at least one delegate to represent their branch at ADM. They are solely responsible for voting in the decision making process. Bigger branches can send additional delegates. Visitors can also be elected to go to ADM as observers but, unlike delegates, they have no voting rights and cannot take part in the conference proceedings. Travel expenses for one delegate from each branch are met by Central Office, all other expenses are paid from branch funds.
For some delegates, the conference begins on the Saturday at the composite meeting. This is where a selection of reps consider if similar propositions and amendments can be amalgamated to avoid unnecessary repetition. Following this meeting, the final agenda paper is drawn up and given to delegates on the Sunday morning, the first day of conference. There will also be a Special Delegate Meeting this year to debate propositions received involving alterations to union rules.
Last year, more than 1,200 delegates, visitors and officials attended the ADM.
If you need any more information on how you can become a delegate or visitor, contact your local rep, branch official or Area Organiser.
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