Meeting held : 19 February 1998
Chair of Meeting: The President, Com. J. Whelan
LABOR COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
MEETING HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE TRADES HALL
AT CORNER GOULBURN AND SUSSEX STREETS, SYDNEY
COMMENCING AT 6.05 P.M., THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 1998
PRESENT:- P. Sams (Secretary), M. Costa (Assistant Secretary), M. Lennon, N. Steer, G. Gregory, J. Robertson (Executive Officers).
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:-
"That the minutes as circulated be received."
Com. G. Derrick seconded.
CARRIED
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:-
"That the minutes as circulated be adopted."
Com. B. Plain seconded.
CARRIED
CREDENTIALS:-
For the ensuing year:
From The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union, New South Wales Printing Division - appointing C. Evans, M. West, A. Rawlinson, B. King, E. Sidler.
From The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia - appointing G. Sutherland, M. O'Connell, G. Symington.
From The Local Government Engineers' Association of New South Wales - appointing G. De Courcey.
From The Finance Sector Union of Australia, New South Wales Branch - appointing J. McShane, L. Poleson, M. Ferguson, G. Derrick, M. McCarthy, D. Smithett, K. Campbell.
For tonight's meeting:
From The Australian Services Union, New South Wales Clerical and Administrative Branch - appointing F. Hancock.
From The New South Wales Nurses' Association - appointing S. Shean, N. Scinilato in place of J. Kiejda, G. Davies.
From The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia - appointing S. Davies, T. Woolgar, B. Jenson, M. Brown.
Moved and seconded:-
"That the credentials be received
and the delegates welcomed."
APOLOGIES:-
Apologies were received and accepted from:- M. Williamson, J. Hennessy, A. Peters, I. Jorden.
SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS:-
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved a Suspension of Standing Orders to hear an address, by the Hon. Michael Knight, MP, Minister for the Olympics, regarding the Code of Practice for the production of goods licensed for the Olympic Games.
Com. Knight thanked Labor Council for the opportunity to speak at the Annual General Meeting and advised that the purpose of his address was to launch the new Code of Labour Practice for Production of Goods Licensed by the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee. In accordance with the goal of the Olympic Movement to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sports practised without discrimination, SOCOG/SPOC recognises its responsibilities to consumers for the quality of products produced under its licensing arrangements.
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, in thanking the Minister for his attendance and address to Council said the Labor Council remained committed to ensuring the Sydney Olympics were staged with maximum co-operation between Unions and the Government. This commitment emanated from our support in the early 90's for Sydney's bid. Our bona fides have been proven to date with major projects such as the showground and stadium progressing on time and on budget.
Council looked forward to working with the Minister and the New South Wales Government to showcase Sydney and New South Wales industrial relations to the rest of the world.
Com. N. Lewocki seconded.
CARRIED
BY ACCLAMATION
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved a Resumption of Standing Orders.
Com. V. Higgins seconded.
CARRIED
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved the Annual General Meeting Agenda:
1. Confirmation of Minutes of last meeting.
2. Acceptance of Credentials and formal reception of new delegates.
3. Secretary's Report.
4. Auditor's Report.
5. Annual Balance Sheet (consolidation)
6. 2KY Report
7. Appointment of Auditors
8. Presentation of Labor Council Scrolls of Honour
Com. H. White seconded.
CARRIED
SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT:-
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, presented the Secretary's 1997 Annual Report of the Labor Council, to the meeting, which was circulated to all delegates, and a copy of which is attached to these minutes.
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:-
"That the report be received."
Com. S. Moait seconded.
CARRIED
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:-
"That the report be adopted."
Com. L. Darnley seconded.
CARRIED
AUDITOR'S REPORT:-
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, presented to the meeting the Auditor's Financial Report for the Labor Council's Management and Currawong Holiday Resort, Funeral Fund, Property Account, Wireless Committee, 2KY Broadcasters Pty Ltd., 2KY Marketing Pty Ltd., and NSW Race Narrowcasts Pty Ltd., for the year ended 30th June, 1997, and which was distributed to all delegates. A copy is attached to these minutes.
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:
"That the report be received."
Com. D. Reiss seconded.
CARRIED
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:
"That the report be adopted."
Com. M. Want seconded.
CARRIED
ANNUAL BALANCE SHEET:-
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, referred delegates to a printed statement by the Auditors, being the Annual Balance Sheet. This report was also circulated in printed form to delegates.
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:
"That the report be received."
Com. J. Garrett seconded.
CARRIED
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:
"That the report be adopted."
Com. R. Collison seconded.
CARRIED
2KY REPORT:-
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, presented the Annual Report of 2KY Broadcasters Pty Ltd., copy of which is attached to these minutes.
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:
"That the report be received."
Com. L. Poleson seconded.
CARRIED
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, moved:
"That the report be adopted."
Com. B. Coombs seconded.
CARRIED
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS:-
The Secretary, Com. P. Sams, in accordance with Rule 13, moved:-
"That A.J. Williams and Co., Chartered Accountants, Level 22, 2 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, be appointed Auditors for the Labor Council."
Com. V. Herman seconded.
CARRIED
SCROLLS OF HONOUR:-
Scrolls of Honour were presented, by Com. P. Sams, to the following distinguished delegates:
Fred Ballard Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Lorna Morrison, OAM Australian Services Union, New South Wales Clerical and Administrative Branch (not present at the meeting)
Aiden Nye The Funeral and Allied Industries Union of New South Wales
Lynne Poleson Finance Sector Union of Australia, Bank Employees' Section, New South Wales Branch
The President thanked all delegates for their attendance and declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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