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EC Minutes July 19 2017
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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.
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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