1. National Women’s Advisory Committee Meeting – 20th September 2006 (EO/7)

Branches and Regional Councils are invited to submit items for consideration at the above meeting. Such items should deal solely with matters affecting female members and must not seek to determine Union policy. I would point out that the Committee cannot authorise the progression of claims. Branches submitting items for the agenda must inform their Regional Council of the content.

Branches and Regional Councils are reminded that observers are also welcome to attend the Advisory Committee, although expenses cannot be paid in this regard.

Items for the agenda must be received at Head Office no later than 30th August 2006.

2. Black and Ethnic Minority Members’ Advisory Committee Meeting - 27th September 2006 (EO/5)

Branches and Regional Councils are invited to submit items for consideration at the above meeting. Such items should deal solely with matters affecting black and ethnic minority members and must not seek to determine Union policy. I would point out that the Committee cannot authorise the progression of claims. Branches submitting items for the agenda must inform their Regional Council of the content.

Branches and Regional Councils are reminded that observers are also welcome to attend the Advisory Committee, although expenses cannot be paid in this regard.

Items for the agenda must be received at Head Office no later than 6th September 2006.

3. National Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Members’ Advisory Committee Meeting - 2nd November 2006 (EO/31)

Branches and Regional Councils are invited to submit items for consideration at the above meeting. Such items should deal solely with matters affecting our lesbian, gay and bisexual members and must not seek to determine Union policy. I would point out that the Committee cannot authorise the progression of claims. Branches submitting items for the agenda must inform their Regional Council of the content.

Branches and Regional Councils are reminded that observers are also welcome to attend the Advisory Committee, although expenses cannot be paid in this regard.

Items for the agenda must be received at Head Office no later than 11th October 2006.

Yours sincerely,

B. CROW
General Secretary

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