SCOTTISH
POLICE FEDERATION
NORTHERN BRANCH
Minutes of the 4th Quarterly Meeting held
within The Marriott Hotel, Kingsmills Road, Inverness on Wednesday 6th
and Thursday 7th December 2006.
1. Members Present
Ramsay Aitken
Julie Connor
John Crawford
D Craig Dale
Paul Eddington
Graeme Ednie – Assistant Secretary
Hamish Grace – Vice Chairman (Day 2 only)
Simon Fraser
Archie Henderson
Neil MacDonald
Linsey MacKintosh
Angus MacLeod
Ali McBean
David Miller – Chairman
David Ross
Donnie Ross
Calum Steele – Secretary
Also in attendance: Claire Kerr – JBB Administrator (Day 1 Only)
Mairi MacGregor – JBB
Administrator
2. Apologies
George MacDonald – duty commitments
3. Opening of Meeting
The Chairman opened the meeting by
welcoming everyone present. He extended a particularly warm welcome to Ramsay
Aitken and Paul Eddington attending their first ever JBB Meeting and
congratulated them on their election.
The Chairman also welcomed David
Ross on his return to the Board and congratulated him on his success in the
first ever election the JBB held electronically.
The Chairman advised that the
agenda was lengthy and as such the Meeting would take place over two days. He
urged all present to take an active part in the Meeting.
The Secretary thereafter updated
the Meeting with regard to Chris Methven’s (Joint Branch Board Secretary in
Grampian) health. The Meeting wished the minute reflect that their thoughts and
best wishes were with Chris in his fight to return to good health.
4. Adoption of Rules
The Rules were formally adopted.
5. Approval of Minutes of Last
Meeting
Minutes of the Last Meeting were adopted as a
true record.
6. Matters Arising
6.1. Legal Advice / Conduct
The Secretary advised that the Faculty
of Advocates had approached the Scottish Police Federation to advise that they
were giving consideration to relaxing their rules to enable direct access to
them by certain bodies. This provided the opportunity to make significant
financial savings on occasions Advocates opinion etc was required.
The Meeting agreed this was a
significant opportunity for the Scottish Police Federation.
In response to an agreement reached
at the last Meeting the Secretary advised the Board of the number of cases
currently in the hands of Federation solicitors.
The Meeting recognised that
reduction in full time facilities compounded by the difficulties in
negotiations with the Force had a significant impact on the number of legal
cases under consideration.
The Board discussed at length their
concerns surrounding the number of Discrimination cases and noted that Northern
Constabulary continued to stand alone in its interpretation of the Disability
Discrimination Act.
In response to a question, the
Secretary advised the Meeting that on a pro rata basis, the number of legal
cases emanating from Northern was disproportionately high and considerably
higher than in recent memory. The Secretary apprised the Board of the various
quality control measures that surround applications for legal assistance and
assured that if the prospects of success were less than 50% in respect of any application
that claims for legal assistance would be declined.
6.2. Police Pay and Conditions
a. PNB and other Circulars
The following circulars have been
received and are available at either www.ome.uk.com
or www.spf.org.uk.
PNB Circular 2006/06 Federated
Ranks Pay
PNB Circular 2006/07 Superintending Ranks Pay
PNB Circular 2006/09 Chief
Officers Pay
PNB Circular 2006/10 Cadets Pay
Police Pensions Circular 2006/06 Compulsory Retirement Age
Police Pensions Circular 2006/07 Medical Appeals Contract
b. Removal Allowance
The Meeting noted that following
the creation of the guidance document the difficulties members previously
experienced had largely disappeared.
Annual Conference Motion –
Relocation Package
The Secretary advised the Meeting
that work in respect of this issue was continuing at a National Level and that
there was nothing new to report since the last Meeting.
The Meeting discussed the
importance of ensuring that reasonableness (in respect of incidental
expenditure) was not determined by the claimants rank and that no difference in
what is considered reasonable expense should exist between ranks.
The Meeting recognised that, given
the subject, it would be naïve to believe that issues would not continue to
arise and agreed that in the absence of any new information, this item could be
deleted from the agenda meantime and reinstated when the need arose.
c. Pensions
The Secretary advised the widely
expected ‘options exercise’ was now under way and all members of the Police
Pension Scheme should have received correspondence advising them accordingly. The
Board reported that the ‘exercise’ itself had resulted in very few enquiries
from members.
He also advised that the contract
with BUPA had been renewed (Police Pensions Circular 2006/07 refers),
enabling the advancement of outstanding Medical Appeals. This was welcomed by
the Board as a positive step which, it was recognised, would assist a retired
officer who had been pursuing an injury award for some years now.
The Secretary confirmed that,
following the introduction of Age Discrimination legislation, the compulsory
retirement age (CRA) for Federated Ranks had increased to 60.
The Meeting noted the continuing
importance of ensuring members, subject to sudden retiral, are advised of the
importance of notifying an intention to commute prior to retiral.
David Ross advised the Board that
he had been made aware that the commuted lump sum was being paid by cheque by
the Highland Council, as oppose to direct into bank accounts, resulting in
delays of up to 14 days before the funds were available.
The Meeting agreed there was no legitimate
reason for this and that Secretary should write to the pensions department at
Highland Council to pursue the payment of the commuted lump sum direct into the
retired officers’ bank account.
d. Vetting
The Secretary advised there had
been no significant movement on this issue since the last meeting and that
vetting was due to be part of national discussions later this month.
e. Official Side’s proposals
Members were pleased to note that
following Arbitration, the outstanding pay claim had been settled in favour of
the Staff side and that member’s salaries would increase by 3%, backdated to
the 1st September 2006.
The Meeting agreed that significant
credit for the settlement lay with the staff side negotiators who submitted an
exceptional argument in respect of retaining indexation.
None the less members remained
highly critical of the underhand position the Official side adopted during the
negotiations and were alarmed at the announcement of Tony McNulty, immediately
following the Police Arbitration Tribunal’s decision that yet a further
‘review’ of police officers pay and conditions was due to commence.
The Meeting discussed the funding
of next years pay survey and noted with considerable disappointment the lack of
support in funding the survey from the Superintendent’s Associations.
The Meeting was heartened by the
Chief Constable’s recent public announcement that ACPO(S) remained supportive
of the current indexation system.
The Meeting agreed the importance
of informing members about any alteration to the current indexation arrangements.
f. Regulatory Compliance
The Meeting discussed the imminent
Custody officer Training about to commence in Inverness.
The Board expressed serious
reservations about the proposed training only taking place over half a day in
comparison to other forces, where such training extends to a week.
Members were also concerned as to
the experience and knowledge, in the important role of Custody Officer, of the
individual(s) who were to deliver this training.
The Board agreed that this issue
was a significant Health and Safety issue and as such there was a requirement
on the ‘employer’ in terms of the Safety Representatives and Safety Committee
Regulations 1977, to consult with Safety Representatives’ over the introduction
of any organisation of Health and Safety training.
The Board agreed that, in the first
instance, Ali McBean and David Ross undertake this work on behalf of the Board.
6.3.
Health
& Safety
a. Uniforms/Officer Safety Equipment
The Assistant Secretary updated the
Meeting on the recently received information advising that the body armour
provided to most Members no longer meets the HOSDB standard for HG1A - KR2.
The Meeting, whilst supporting the
Force’s current position, were concerned at the apparent delay in ensuring that
armour, initially guaranteed for 5 years, had only been tested in this manner
almost 2 years after the expiry of that guarantee.
The Assistant Secretary thereafter
provided the meeting with an update as to the current position with regard to
the new issue uniform.
The meeting agreed that uniform
should form part of the discussions on the soon to be established Safety
Committee agenda.
b. Accidents, Injuries and Near Misses
The Secretary provided the meeting
with a breakdown of the Accident information (as recorded on AD/12/1).
The meeting discussed the perennial
problem of under reporting and agreed to redouble efforts in addressing this
important issue.
The Assistant Secretary updated the
Board as to the status of his investigation into the injuries sustained by a
Member apparently due to exposure to CS spray.
c. Airwave
The Secretary advised the meeting
that all Scottish Forces had committed to allowing officers to take part in the
research being undertaken by the Imperial College, London.
The Meeting agreed this matter
should be advised to all Members who should be encouraged to take part as, at
the very least, it provided the opportunity for a free Health Check.
The Secretary advised that the
Force had some concerns surrounding, amongst other things, logistics and
abstractions which required clarification. The meeting agreed to monitor the
Force position.
d. Inspections / Training
The Secretary reported that results
of the National Inspections were discussed at the national Health & Safety
Forum in October. However owing to conflicting duty commitments neither he nor
the Assistant Secretary were able to attend. The Secretary undertook to
circulate the information once received in paper or electronic from.
The Secretary advised the meeting
that he, the Assistant Secretary and Ali McBean had undertaken refresher
training in Aberdeen in September. As a result all 3 were now IOSH (INSTITUTION
OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH) accredited.
The Secretary advised that he has
secured an agreement in principle from Malcolm Baker about running a Federation
Safety Representatives Training Course in the Force Area next year.
The Meeting discussed the recent
re-election to the Board of David Ross and agreed that, to make best use of his
training and background, David should be re appointed as a Safety
Representative.
The Meeting discussed the
historical position the JBB adopted with regard to a Safety Committee and
whilst acknowledging the sound reasoning which prevailed at the time, felt
Members best interests were not now being served.
A full discussion surrounding
Safety Committees followed following which the Meeting agreed that Safety Representatives
formally call for the formation of a Safety Committee and the Secretary should
write to the Chief Constable in this regard.
e. CBRN
The Secretary advised that had
raised this issue with the Head of Operations and was invited to meet with
Inspector Mardon in Emergency Planning to discuss the issue. Unfortunately
owing to conflicting commitments this meeting has yet to take place.
The Meeting discussed the
inevitable increase in the profile of CBRN training and agreed this matter be
one which should form part of the discussions of the soon to be formed Safety
Committee.
6.4. Joint Branch Board
Constitution
The Secretary updated the Meeting
on the changes to the Rules (then Constitution) which enabled the first JBB
elections to take place by means of secure electronic ballot. As far as can be
established, the Northern JBB is the first JBB in the country to have utilised
such technology.
The Meeting discussed the electoral
process and the Secretary expressed disappointment that two of the electoral
areas were still without representation. The Meeting noted that interest had
been intimated in the vacancies and whilst acknowledging the right of Members
to be represented by whoever they wished, it appeared that a reason for non
representation was to frustrate a potential candidate.
The Secretary reminded the Board
that the role of Representative entailed far more that simply attending four
quarterly Meetings.
The Secretary reminded the Board
that many of the proposed changes to the Joint Branch Board Rules were
recommended to be placed in abeyance pending the amendments to the Federation
Rules themselves.
Moreover it has become apparent
that many of the matters being considered by the Force Review could have a
dramatic effect on the Rules of the Joint Branch Board and to that end the
Secretary has approached the head of the Force Review to seek an early meeting.
6.5. Grievance Procedure
/Harassment & Bullying Policy
The Meeting discussed the ludicrous
delay in the progression of this issue at national level and were reminded as
to its origins.
The Meeting discussed the Force’s
grievance procedure and reported a universal lack of confidence in it. Of
particular concern was the apparent inability of the individual tasked with
resolving the grievances to take any decisions without reverting to the Acting
Director of Human Resources.
6.6. Member Services
The Secretary advised that a small
increase to the travel insurance premium had been advised by the Insurance
Broker which the JBB executive has decided not to pass on to the membership at
this time.
The Secretary provided the Board with
details of the benefits provided by the various schemes administered through
the Federation Office.
The Meeting agreed the service
provided to Members was exceptional and recognised the phenomenal work of the
administrators in ensuring that Members who were unaware of the benefits available
were advised to progress claims.
6.7. National Rules Change
The Secretary advised that the amendments
to the National Rules were discussed at the recent Joint Central Committee and
most were recommended to be forwarded to Annual Conference for approval.
A considerable amount of work remains
to be done in respect of ‘future proofing’ and this was discussed at the JCC
and, as recently as last week, at the JBB Secretary’s meetings.
The Board recognised the significant
work undertaken to date.
6.8. Full Time Official’s
Workload
The Secretary advised the meeting
that analysis showed that his average working week was 67 ½ hours. Despite this
and the considerable efforts of the combined Board to impact on the demand
directed to the Federation Office, the level of work demand was at such a level
to more than justify a second full time position.
The Meeting commented that the lack
of full time Assistant Secretary’s facilities has resulted in the predicted
lack of service, with the inevitable impact on delivery, to Members.
The Meeting also expressed the view
that an apparent lack of consideration to Representatives ‘day job’ has
resulted in a completely unrealistic expectation from the Force on the amount
of work Board Members could legitimately be expected to undertake, in absence
of a full time Assistant Secretary.
This was evidenced by, amongst
other things, the difficulties Members experienced in attending Force Meetings.
The inevitable conflict with the ‘day job’ has resulted in several of the Force
Meetings having no Federation Representative in attendance.
The Meeting agreed that the current
position was unsustainable and considered and debated at length a strategy
which should be deployed should this prevail.
The Meeting agreed that in the
first instance the Secretary and Chairman should seek a meeting with the Chief
Constable to establish the information he required to inform his decision with
regard to re-establishing a full time Assistant Secretary’s role.
The Meeting further agreed this
matter be one which should form part of the discussions of the soon to be
formed Safety Committee.
6.9.
Distant Islands Arrangements
The Secretary advised the Meeting
that he had written to all Island Based Area Commanders.
Neil MacDonald has spoken to Area Commanders and it is apparent
that all three take an entirely different view on this issue.
The Meeting discussed the wide and
varied views of these individuals.
The Meeting agreed the Secretary
should write to all Island based Area Commanders and seek a meeting in early 2007
between them, Island Representatives’, and the Secretary within the Federation Office,
Inverness.
6.10.
Ill
Health Arrangements
This matter of considerable concern
was discussed at length by the Board. The discussions surrounded the
application of Regulation 28, the apparent inability to maintain regular
contact with officers on long term sickness and/or disability related absence,
a noticeable increase in efforts to retire officers on the grounds of ill
health and an apparent disregard for the provisions of the Disability
Discrimination Act.
The Meeting observed that ill
health retirals were no longer a performance indicator.
The Meeting agreed to document and
evidence these concerns and apparent failures in the Force’s obligations and
for these concerns and failures to from part of the discussions between the
Secretary, Chairman and Chief Constable.
The Meeting agreed that in advance
of this Meeting, the Secretary should draft a letter, highlighting these issues
and seeking clarification in respect of the Force position with regard to implementing
its obligations under the DDA.
6.11.
Special
Constabulary
The Secretary advised the Board that legal advice had been
secured which supported allowing members of the Special Constabulary to
subscribe to the Voluntary Fund.
The Meeting discussed the effect
such a decision would have on the delivery of Federation assistance to Members
of the Special Constabulary and recognised the possibility of some diminution
should such Members elect not to subscribe.
The Meeting discussed the
administrative procedures surrounding collection of contributions and were
alert to the potential for significant additional work within the Federation
Office.
For ease of administration the
Meeting agreed Members would only be offered the opportunity to make an annual
payment of the required subscription and pay both the national and local
element of the subscription fee.
7. New Business
7.1.
Motions
The following motions (carried over
from the 3rd Quarterly Meeting) were discussed by the board;
This Joint Branch
Board asks the Joint Central Committee to commence negotiations and actively
pursue, at the earliest opportunity, an amendment to the “standard of proof”
required under terms of the Police (Conduct) (Scotland) Regulations 1996 from
the civil standard of proof - ‘balance of probabilities’ to the criminal
standard of proof - ‘beyond reasonable doubt’.
Proposed by Graeme Ednie, seconded
by Hamish Grace and defeated.
This Joint Branch
Board asks the Joint Central Committee to commence negotiations and actively
pursue, at the earliest opportunity, an amendment to the Police
(Conduct)(Scotland) Regulations 1996 to include provision that where a
Constable has faced trial in a court of law, in relation to any crime or
offence, and been found ‘not guilty’ then the officer is deemed to have tholed
their assize and should not be liable to further proceedings under the Police
(Conduct) (Scotland) Regulations 1996 or other similar or subsequent
legislation.
This Meeting agreed to the
withdrawal of this motion.
This Joint Branch
Board asks the Joint Central Committee to commence negotiations and actively
pursue, at the earliest opportunity, an amendment to the Police
(Conduct)(Scotland) Regulations 1996 to include a time restriction clause for
misconduct investigations that;
·
where an
allegation of misconduct is made against an officer
or
·
where evidence
becomes available that would suggest misconduct on part of an officer
the Regulation 7 notice must be
served on that officer as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within
28 days following receipt of complaint. Any action or investigation after that
date would be deemed as time barred.
Proposed by Graeme Ednie, Seconded by
David Ross and carried.
Note – This matter was addressed by the
Efficiency Conduct and Complaints Standing Committee in September 2006 and
formed part of the submission in respect of the ‘new’ conduct regulations.
7.2. Vauxhall Vehicles Scheme
The Secretary provided the Board
with a brief overview of a scheme operated by General Motors UK. The scheme in
its most basic composition had the potential to offer significant discounts on
the price of brand new Vauxhall, Saab and Chevrolet vehicles with the
additional benefit of a further lengthy period of interest free credit.
The Meeting discussed the
attractive features of the scheme and, whilst recognising the inevitable
increase in the workload within the Federation Office, agreed the Board should
support its publication within the Force.
7.3.
Federation
Magazine
The Assistant Secretary raised the
issue of a Federation Magazine to aide communication with the wider Membership.
The meeting discussed the relative
merits of this suggestion and agreed that the Assistant Secretary explore the
matter further and report to the next meeting.
7.4. Northern Police
Convalescent & Treatment Centre
The Secretary advised the meeting
of an enquiry received from an unsubscribing Member to the NPC&TC and that
the matter had been discussed at the 2nd JBB Executive Meeting of
2006. The Executive agreed that previous unsubscribing members should be
afforded the opportunity to avail themselves of the facilities at the
NPC&TC subject to their making all retrospective subscription payments.
The Meeting discussed the anomalous
position that prevailed between attendance at the NPC&TC and attendance at
occupational health appointments. The Force position was that attendance at the
NPC&TC was only categorised as ‘duty’ if Members were not ‘sick’ while
attending.
The Meeting agreed the Force’s
position was entirely at odds with the longstanding and historical position
where attendance was always treated as duty.
The meeting agreed the matter
should be progressed at the JNCC.
The Meeting noted with some concern
the difficulties some Members were experiencing in securing time from work to
attend this valuable resource and agreed to raise this matter locally in the
first instance.
The Secretary undertook to
circulate the quarterly bulletin prepared by the NPC&TC.
7.5.
JBB
Executive Committee
The Secretary provided the Meeting
with an update of the last JBB Executive Committee Meeting and advised that the
Chief Constable has given consent for the JBB Executive Meetings to be treated
as duty.
The Secretary advised that in
accordance with the rules, minutes of the Executive Meetings would be
circulated to the Board.
7.6.
JBB
Strategy
The Meeting discussed at length the
benefits to be gleaned from having a formal JBB Strategy. The Meeting agreed
the JBB needed a strategy but were concerned that the work, developing such a
strategy would undoubtedly entail, was likely to fall on the Secretary.
The Meeting agreed that for the
strategy to be meaningful, and to share the consequential workload, it would
demand the input of all Board Members. The Meeting agreed the Secretary should
write to the Chief Constable seeking his consent for a duty day (for Board
Members) to develop such a strategy.
7.7.
Representative’s
Role Requirements
The meeting agreed this matter was
one which should be considered in tandem with the Joint Branch Board Strategy.
7.8.
JNCC
The Meeting agreed the following
matters be discussed at the JNCC;
·
Special
Constabulary
·
Health &
Safety Committee
·
Ill Health
Arrangements
·
NPC&TC
7.9.
Annual
Conference Motions
The Assistant Secretary advised the
Board that the Conference Arrangements Committee held a preliminary meeting in Woodside Place and updated the meeting on the discussions of that Meeting.
The Chairman called for nominations
to the role of Conference Arrangements Committee (CAC) Representative. Graeme
Ednie was nominated by David Ross and seconded by Ali McBean. There being no
other nominations Graeme was duly elected as CAC representative
The Meeting had lengthy discussions
surrounding the apparent failure to adhere to the rules surrounding Annual
Conference. Of particular concern was the indication that time for motions was
to be secondary to guest speakers and that the arrangements for Annual
Conference were being built upon changes which had yet to be agreed. The
Meeting were surprised at the number of guest speakers given that 2007 was an
election year.
The Meeting debated at length the
decision to only invite four of the political parties in Scotland to Annual
Conference given the Scottish Police Federation is ‘A’ political and agreed the
Secretary should make representations to the JCC in this regard.
Note – This issue was debated at the
JCC in January 2007. The JCC supported the decision to restrict political
invitations to four.
The Meeting thereafter discussed
the following Annual Conference Motions;
Ill Health Retirals
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to seek a critical review of the criteria used to
assess whether an individual is unfit to perform the ordinary duties of a
constable in terms of SPPA Circular 2003/3 to take due cognisance of the
Disability Discrimination Act .
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded by David
Ross and carried.
Non Police Managers
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to examine the role and impact of non police managers
on the decision making processes and direction of the Scottish Police Service.
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded
by Ali McBean and carried.
Misconduct Hearings
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to seek, by whatever means, the removal from the
Police (Conduct)(Scotland) Regulations 1996, the absolute discretion afforded
to the Chairman of Misconduct Hearings to determine the proceedings at such
hearings.
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded
by David Ross and carried.
Note – owing to the ongoing review of
the conduct regulations the Conference Arrangements Committee recommended this
matter should be progressed as a matter of urgency through the JCC. The motion
was subsequently presented to the JCC on the 10th January 2007 and
was supported.
Compensation for Shift Change
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to seek an increase in the minimum period of notice
required to change a shift without compensation.
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded
by Ali McBean and carried.
Police Officer Numbers
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to ask the Scottish Executive to publicly state and
evidence the actual minimum number of front line operational police officers
they deem to be necessary for policing in Scotland.
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded
by Ali McBean and carried.
Police Appeal Tribunals
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to publicly condemn the wastage of public monies by
Chief Constables who insist on seeking Judicial Reviews when the decision of a
Police Appeal’s Tribunal finds in favour of the appellant.
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded
by Simon Fraser and defeated.
Police Appeal Tribunals
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to petition the Scottish Executive to demand that
Chief Constables require the explicit consent of their Policing Boards or
Authorities prior to expending public monies in seeking Judicial Review when
the decision of a Police Appeal’s Tribunal finds in favour of the appellant.
Proposed by Calum Steele, Seconded
by Simon Fraser and carried.
8. Any Other Competent Business
The Secretary advised the Meeting
that the subject of the following additional Motion (for consideration) had
become an issue within the past week and as such was down as an item of
competent business.
This Joint Branch Board asks Annual
Conference to ask the JCC to petition the Scottish Ministers to remove from
Chief Constables the discretion, afforded to them in terms of Regulation 33 and
Annex K of the Police (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and PNB Circular 2003/02, to
decide whether any officer subject to the ill health retiral process is
retained on full pay or half pay, as the case may be, to ensure that in such
circumstances officers, subject to such retirals are retained on full pay until
such date of said retiral.
PNB Circular 03/02 states;
Whilst each case must be considered
individually, the PNB considers it would generally be appropriate for chief
officers to exercise the discretion favourably where:
·
the chief
officer is satisfied that the officer’s incapacity is directly attributable to
an injury or illness that was sustained or contracted in the execution of
his/her duty or
·
the officer is
suffering from an illness which may prove to be terminal; or
·
the case is
being considered in accordance with the PNB Joint Guidance on Improving the
Management of Ill Health and the police authority has referred the issue of
whether the officer is permanently disabled to a selected medical practitioner.
The meeting agreed this was a
fundamental welfare issue and unanimously supported the motion for progression
to Annual Conference.
9. Secretary’s Correspondence
The Secretary advised the Meeting that
the following items of correspondence had been received;
Letter of thanks for the Board’s
contribution to, and support of, the Gay Police Association 2006 Annual Dinner
Dance.
Four letters of thanks/appreciation
surrounding John Finnie’s retirement function.
Letter from a former Board Member advising
of his resignation from the Joint Branch Board.
Letter of thanks, for assistance
received, from a retired Member.
Invitation, from Strathclyde Joint
Branch Board, to the retirement function of Linda McCartney.
Invitation, from West Mercia Police
Federation, to their Annual Dinner Dance.
Letter of thanks from the Chief
Constable, following the Board’s congratulations, on his receipt of the Queen’s
Police Medal.
Invitation to buy a sponsorship
package at the APPRO national conference 2006.
10. Time and Date of Next Meeting
The next Meeting with be the Annual
General Meeting and take place at 9.30 am on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday
7th March 2007at a venue in Inverness.
11. Closure of Meeting
The Chairman closed the Meeting and
thanked everyone for their contributions during what had been a lengthy and
interesting Meeting.
The Chairman then wished everyone a
safe journey home and was himself thanked in the customary manner.
David Miller Calum
A Steele
Chairman Secretary
