Minutes of Leeds UCU AGM held on Tuesday 25th June 2013
Present: President and some 50 members.
In attendance: Mark Oley, Leeds Regional Office; Pat Poole, Administrator.
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The Minutes of AGM 12th June 2012 were approved.
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Matters Arising
None
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Reports From Officers
a)
President’s Report
The President gave a verbal report of the year and thanked all members, committee and officers for their work
during this year.
b)
Treasurer’s Report
Jeremy Toner presented full accounts for year ended August 2012 which were approved. No increase in
subscriptions was proposed, approved by members present.
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Appointment of Auditors and Tellers for 2013/2014 – Due to the resignation of the present auditor, there is now
a need for a new auditor to be appointed for 2013/14. It was proposed and agreed that this be actioned prior to
the first branch General Meeting.
Helen Billington and Jodie Double were appointed as Tellers.
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a) Election of Officers 2013/14
Nominations as follows:
President – Ann Blair
Vice President – Brendon Nicholls
Treasurer – Jeremy Toner, Nigel Bubb
Honorary Secretary – Steven French
Joint Secretaries – Colin Hendrie; Elwyn Isaac; Stephen Lax; Lesley McGorrigan; Neil Maughan; Brendon
Nicholls; Malcolm Povey
As per Local Rules, there will be elections for Joint Secretary and Treasurer. Others were declared appointed by
the President.
b)
Election of Committee for 2012/13
Nominations as follows:
Vicky Blake, Philosophy; Nigel Bubb, Dentistry; Alison Dunn, Biological Sciences; Michael Emly, Library;
Colin Hendrie, Psychology; Hugh Hubbard, Physics & Astronomy; Elwyn Isaac, Biological Sciences; Viv
Kendon, Physics & Astronomy; Steve Lax, Communication Studies; Lesley McGorrigan, Psychology; Neil
Maughan, Biological Sciences; Andrew Morton, Politics; Malcolm Povey, Food Science; Mark Taylor-Batty,
English; Briony Thomas, Design; Jeremy Toner, Transport Studies; Mark Walkley, Computing; Andy West,
Biological Sciences.
It was proposed and agreed to defer any necessary elections for committee until the elections for Joint Secretary
and Treasurer were completed.
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Reports
Report for JCUU circulated prior to the meeting. No questions from those present. Health & Safety report
presented by Neil Maughan. Equality Report and Academic Related reports were available on the website.
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Motions
a) Andrew Smith: UCU provides more information to staff about what is happening regarding our pay and
pensions – Andrew Smith asked for permission to withdraw this motion: permission granted.
b) Ann Blair: Rule changes:
Rule 8.1 delete current rule 8.1 replace with "Members will be elected to the following officer roles within the LA:
The President
The Vice-President
The Treasurer
The Honorary Secretary
Recruitment and Membership Secretary
Equality Secretary
Campaigns Secretary; and
Health & Safety Secretary
These positions will be declared elected at the annual general meeting or by subsequent ballot from members of
the LA in accordance with Rule 15.3.
The immediate past president shall also be an officer of the LA. The office of Past President shall be filled
automatically following election of a new President.”
8.2 Add at the end "The President shall be responsible for the dispersal of funds provided by the university to
facilitate time off for trade union duties. The President shall, in consultation with the Officers, and in accordance
with financial regulations, arrange for the timely disbursement of these funds and such dispersals shall be reported
to committee at the first opportunity."
10.2 Replace current rule with. "All nominations shall be received in writing by the local administrator no less
than 24 hours before the AGM. Nominations must be accompanied by the written consent of the nominee and
supported by the identifiable signatures of two members of the LA.
If there have been insufficient nominations to fill all committee places before the meeting further nominations to
fill remaining vacancies may be proposed from the floor of the Annual General Meeting."
10.3 Replace current rule with "The committee and officers shall hold officers with effect from the 1st
August following the AGM to the following 31st of July"
15.3.1 replace "1st and 30th June" with "1st and 31st of May"
Seconded: Viv Kendon
Two moves against.
At this point the meeting became inquorate, and it was agreed that this motion be deferred until the next AGM.
Mark Oley from the Regional Office submitted the observation that model rules as used nationally need to be in
place.
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AOB
The President proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Honorary Secretary, Chris Pickering, for all her hard work
over the years for the branch.
Pat Poole, Administrator
Leeds University UCU
2nd July 2013