EC Papers September 2017

EC Minutes July 19 2017

The EC regretted that Marlborough finances are withholding our drawdown. The EC was aware that Trade Union Fund Managers were fully notified in time of the change of Trustees that occurred some five years ago when Mr Geoff Bagnall and Mr Michael Leahy were replaced by Mr Moorhouse and Ms Wold. The EC regrets that Trade Union Fund Managers did not notify the GFTU of the new fund holders on their behalf. The EC recognises that the finance department have done all they can to convey to Marlborough finances the lawful and properly agreed changes of our Trustees and thanks Mr Bagnall and Mr Leahy for conveying necessary information previously to all shares and fund managers. The EC confirms that Mr Bagnall and Mr Leahy are not Trustees and our current duly elected Trustees as confirmed at the last two Biennial General Council Meeting are Mr Ashley, Ms Wold, Mr Moorhouse. The EC resolves to report this matter to the Ombudsman and Financial Services Authority unless resolved within two weeks by Marlborough and our funds are safely and fully deposited in our accounts.

The EC calls on the General Secretary and Head of Finance to progress this matter. EC agreed to send copy of minutes.

Bro. Nicholls reported the importance of affiliated unions using the Hotel during quieter months of January/February/March. Bro. Nicholls reported the hotel is seeking to achieve 4 * rating which would improve advertising.

Sis. Wooley discussed hotel discounts needed to be clearer. Bro. Smith reported that hotel amounts fluctuate and agreed that a set discount needs to be confirmed.

Bro. Nicholls reported BGCM budget was on budget due to backstage drop being purchased.

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New Build

General Secretary’s report item 2.

Bro. Nicholls reported on the New Build progress and confirmed amendments to the planning permission for two additional class rooms and amendment to nursery design, the new plan will go to Council and a decision is awaited.

The New build is due to start Feb 2018 and should take approx. 12 months.

EC members discussed an opening ceremony for the start of the new build. Bro. Smith welcomed suggestions.

Bro. Smith discussed tenders would be sent out to building companies soon.

Bro. Draper asked for further information regarding the new nursery design. Bro. Williams discussed the better design.

9.

Pension Scheme

Mr Walker had been invited to the meeting in person to speak to the briefings. The Chair pointed out that Mr Walker acts for the trustees and not the GFTU. Mr Walker confirmed

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