PSC Annual General Meeting 2017

Saturday 21 January, 10.00am – 5pm (registration from 9.30 am)

Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1 4RL (Holborn Tube)

The PSC Annual General Meeting is a vital event at which we discussour work over the last year

and plan the future of our campaign, including motions and elections to the Executive Committee. Please join us there!

All members of national PSC are strongly encouraged to attend the AGM. If you are not sure whether your membership is up to date, please contact or 020 7700 6192

All members who wish to attend the AGM must register by Wednesday 18 January 2017

Voting Eligibility and Voting Procedure

  • Every member in good standing has 1 vote, but a minimum period of membership of 3
    months,i.e. by 21October 2016, is necessary before voting rights are acquired.
  • PSC branches may send a delegate but will only be entitled to vote if the branch has
    paidits subscription (£25 annually in January)
    Delegates from affiliated national organisations with over 100,000 members are entitled
    to 3 votes.
    Delegates from all other affiliated organisations are entitled to 1 vote.
  • Delegates from affiliated national organisations and PSC branches must be nominated by
    their organisations and registered with the PSC office byFriday 6 January 2017.
  • Voting for candidates will be by ballot at the AGM. Tellers will be appointed by the meeting.

Motions and Amendments

  • Motions to the AGM must be received in the PSC office by 5 pm on 25 November2016.
    Please keep the text of motions to no more than 300 words.
    Motions will be circulated to members and affiliates by Saturday 10 December 2016.
  • Amendments to motions must be received in the PSC office by 5 pm on Friday 13 January 2017.
    Please keep the text of amendments to no more than 100 words.

Elections to the PSC Executive Committee

  • Nominations to the Executive Committee must be received in the PSC office by

5pm on Friday 25 November 2016.

  • The following positions are elected at the AGM:

Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
Trade Union Liaison Officer, Student Liaison Officer, Campaigns Officer, Publications Officer

8 ordinary members of the Executive Committee

Nominations must have the name of proposer, seconder and candidate’s agreement.

Candidates must have been a national PSC member for 6 months before nominations open.
Candidates can write 100 words in support of their nomination.

Election regulations and copies of the constitution are available from the office on request.

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PSC Annual General Meeting 2017

Saturday 21January, 10.00am – 5pm

Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1 4RL

Affiliate Registration Form

We very much welcome participation of our affiliate organisations at the 2017 AGM. You are entitled

to send a delegate to the AGM to represent your organisation. An affiliation renewal form is enclosed. (Current status can be checked via the PSC office. See below for contact details.)

Deadline for receipt of forms isFriday 6 January 2017.

Please use block capitals.

I would like to register for the PSC AGM.

Affiliate Name and Contact: ………………………………………………………………………………..

Affiliate Phone Number : ………………………………. Email: ………………………………………..

Delegate Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Please note that the proposed delegate must be an individual PSC member in good standing at 21 October 2016)

Delegate Address: ..…………………………………………………………………………………………

Postcode: …………………….

Phone Number: ……………………………….Email: …………………………………………………..

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I enclose a cheque/P.O. payable to PSC for:

Registration Fee (includes lunch): £8

I would like to make a donation to PSC’s costs: £ …….. Total: £ ………………

Alternatively, payment can be made by credit / debit card by phoning 020 7700 6192

Signed: ………………………………………………….. Date: …………………………………

Please return to: PSC, Box BM PSA, London, WC1N 3XX

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Deadlines:

Please see relevant sections above for more detailed information about the following deadlines:

21 October 2016:To vote at AGM, your membership must be in good standing from this date.

25 November 2016 at 1700:Receipt of motions and nominations

6 January 2017:Receipt of accommodation requests

6 January 2017: Registration of delegates of affiliated national organisations & PSC branches

13 January 2017 at 1700:Receipt of amendments

18 January 2017:Registration date for individuals

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If you have any questions about registration for the AGM please contact the PSC Office: or 020 7700 6192