THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON20th October 2015

AT

MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX

PETERSFIELD, MANCHESTER, M2 3GX

The President, Chris Northey chaired the meeting and opened it by welcoming everyone and asking the Chief Executive Officer to read out the notice of the meeting.

Members Present:

Bob Chatwin / Greg Markham / Graham Hardman / Chris James
Mike Ralph / Derek Chaplin / John Allwork / Clive Plested
John Parker

In Attendance:

Chris Northey, President / Julian Amey, Chief Executive Officer / Annabelle Morgan, Executive Manager / Clair Wilkins, Membership Development Officer
Karen Casey, Membership Development Officer / Jolene Tebbey, Administration Officer / Jonathan Baillie, Editor, Health Estate Journal

Apologies:

Andy Wavell / Richard Boyce / John Crawford

1. AGENDA ITEM ONE

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 7th October 2014 having previously been circulated and published. Graham Hardman noted for the minutes that he had previously enquired, if consideration to a new post being created at head office, the post would be as an advisor for apprentices. This was noted and Julian Amey would take this forward to Council for discussion.

There were no further comments

The minutes were taken as read and agreedas a true and accurate record of the meeting and signed by President Chris Northey.

  • Proposed Greg Markham
  • Seconded Graham Hardman

2. AGENDA ITEM TWO

The Annual Report and audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2014had previously been sent to all IHEEM members, they were received and considered.

A query was raised as to what developments were planned? This refers to the following sentence “which will permit increased expenditure on Institute development” (page 5, financial reserves from the Annual Report and Financial Statements”. Julian Amey explained that there were a range of developments that were taking place which include events taking place around the country. Also issues of policy and technical guidance developments across the board. Julian invited members to contact him after the AGM should they wish to know more.

There were no further questions.

The President moved that the report and financial statement be accepted:

  • Proposed Greg Markham
  • Seconded Bob Chatwin

The motion was carried unanimously.

3. AGENDA ITEM THREE
To approve elections to Council

The CEO advised that twoCouncil members had offered themselves for appointment:

  • Gary MarkhamSouth West Branch
  • Chris James Southern Branch

And two further Council members had offered themselves for reappointment:

  • Mark RichardsEast Midlands Branch
  • Wayne CarrNorth East Branch

All seats were uncontested and came with the recommendation and approval of Council.
The President moved that the nominations be approved:

  • Proposed John Allwork
  • Derek Chapman

The motion was carried unanimously.

The CEO read out the list of Council members who would serve for the next 12 months:

President / Chris Northey
Branch Members
Northern Ireland / Nigel Kerry
Scotland / Gary Mortimer
Wales / Andrew Ward
North East / Wayne Carr
North West / John Allwork
Yorkshire / Steve Batson
East Midlands / Mark Richards
West Midlands / Phil Wade
East Anglia / Vacant
London / Alan Gascoine
South / Chris James
South West / Greg Markham

The President thanked the Council member who has retired for his invaluable contribution and service to the Institute.

4. AGENDA ITEM FOUR

To appoint auditors and authorise council to fix their remuneration

The President proposed that Morris Crocker, Chartered Accountants be reappointed as Auditors to the Institute for the 2015 financial year and that Council be authorised to determine their remuneration:

  • Proposed Greg Markham
  • SecondedGraham Hardman

The motion was carried unanimously.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

The President gave those present the opportunity to ask questions, with no questions raised the President thanked those who attended and closed the meeting.