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MAG AGC 2005
MAG is a democratic organisation. Each April MAG holds an Annual Group Conference (AGC), at which any member is entitled to turn up, have their say on policy, and elect the relevant officers of the group, as well as helping decide on the actions of MAG in the coming year.
The AGC moves from region to region each year, so as to allow as many members as possible to attend with a minimum of inconvenience. Unless there are extenuating circumstances all proposers and seconders of motions should be available to speak on the day at the conference. Don't forget that all Full MAG members are entitled to attend. Put it in your diary now and start making your travel plans. This is your chance to have a direct say in the way that MAG is run.
Location : -
Salisbury Livestock Market is situated approximately five miles from Salisbury City centre. We can arrange airport pick-ups if we have notice. Don't let the name fool you, the venue is very impressive, comprising a huge car park, unfortunately it is gravel, but quite compact.
The Bullring is a round-tiered arena type structure that will seat between 150 and 200 people in comfort. Although it is used for the sale of livestock it is also a licensed wedding venue, so it will be clean. Any bullshit will have to be brought in by the delegates.
The Stockman's Lounge has a fully licensed bar which can be open throughout the day if required, (although policy dictates that during the day the bar will be closed) and will provide the venue for the lunch time buffet and the evening's entertainment.
Although they do not have a restaurant as such, they are willing, if required, to do food in the evening, although it will be very basic meals, in the vein of all-day breakfasts and variations on that theme.
Camping
There is a campsite about four miles away by road. There will be a minibus service although there is a much shorter country type muddy path across the fields. We have no intention of charging for the bus although we will ask for donations to help recoup the cost.
Accommodation
There are numerous local hotels and B&Bs. For those in no great rush to get home, Southern Region MAG will be holding their annual bike show at the livestock market from 12.00 o'clock onwards.
Unfortunately as Salisbury is a tourist town, rooms tend to get booked up a long way in advance.
Help with accommodation may be obtained from: -Salisbury Tourist Information Centre, Fish Row, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 1EJ Tel: 01722 334956 visitor info@salisbury.gov.uk
If there is a requirement we should be able to lay on transport from Southampton Airport, which is about 20 minutes drive away, its worthwhile checking out flying by low cost airline if booked EARLY enough. For instance booking now for a flight in march (latest date available) from Edinburgh to Southampton costs £7.50 each-way, Glasgow is the same while Dublin is 16 euro, flights from Belfast city to Southampton is £20 and flights from Manchester are even cheaper.
We intend to lay on a minibus on the Saturday evening after the party to do runs to the campsite 2 miles away and to the town 3 miles away (subject to confirmation).
Proposals
Proposal 1
That the wording of sections 7 and 8 of the constitution be amended to read as follows:
7.iiia Regional representatives, their delegates or other duly elected person, elected by their respective regions.
7.viI To appoint any National Officer or Regional Representative (or equivalent) in an emergency or where it is not practicable to fill any vacancy by election at the group conference.
8.ii MAG members living in the regions listed below shall decide the best structure for the effective management of their region, subject to approval by the National Committee. Each region shall elect a Regional Representative, or an officer to represent the region on the National Committee. No MAG member shall participate in elections for regional committee members in any region other than that in which they reside.
The National Committee shall determine any dispute as to the region in which a member is entitled to vote in an election.
8.iv Only regional representatives, or other duly elected persons, shall enjoy voting rights on National Committee business, (as distinct from Board business) save where the Chair shall exercise a casting vote in the event of a tie.
Proposal 2
That section 6 of the constitution be amended to read as follows: -
6 iv A simple majority shall decide all questions, except as laid down below with regard to the dismissal of Directors, which shall require a minimum of at least half of the Directors, plus one, voting in favour.
6 v The Board shall be empowered, subject to at least half, plus one, of its members voting in favour, to dismiss and replace with a candidate of its own choosing, any Director whose presence on the Board is deemed not to be in MAG's interests. Any such action shall be subject to ratification by the next NC meeting on a simple majority vote. Any replacement Director appointed by the Board shall be subject to election at the following AGC for a term expiring on same date that the Director replaced would ordinarily have been due for re-election.
6 vii All Directors shall be elected for a four- year term
Proposed by National Committee.
Manifestos for AGC 2005
National Chairman
Ian Moore.
Member no. 97145 life
I have been in the chair for 18 months now, and I am still learning. The Chairman's job, as I see it, is to promote active discussion at meetings, to guide and advise, to have a casting vote in the event of a tie, to nurture ideas and to be a point of contact for the outside world. The organisation is run democratically by the NC and thus by the ordinary members, not by one person. We now have the best NC and Board we have had for many years, and we are looking forward to the day when we will have full representation from all the regions. We have the biggest political clout we have ever had and our research is coming to fruition. I would like to continue this work; to make MAG and the MAG Foundation the most respected organisations in the Motorcycling community.
Proposed by Tony Cox membership no. 114555
Seconded by Andrew Meredith membership no 77250
Financial Director
Justine Travis
Member no. 97513
I am an IT Project Manager for a leading IT services company so have been managing large projects and budgets for over 6 years. I am the Wakefield MAG treasurer, Yorkshire Pudding Rally treasurer and Yorkshire region secretary, which takes much of my spare time. I have been Finance Officer for MAG since April 2004 after being elected at the AGC and became Finance Director in June 2004. It has been a learning curve in 2004 but I hope to achieve greater control over MAG's finances now I have seen a full year's operation and plan to work with the Board to achieve savings and better use of MAG’s finances to promote motorcycling in future.
Proposed by Jane Chisholm member no.106527
Seconded by Ian Mutch member no. 003
Research Officer
Elaine Hardy
Member no 116837
Over the last three years I have worked with MAG to gather information for my thesis (which focuses on the misuse of crime statistics by organisations with vested interests). The generosity and support from MAG members was overwhelming, so I wanted to repay MAG with what I do best - research! The position of National Research Officer was created last year to provide background information needed to present MAG's case within Government Committees and Advisory Groups. Since then, I have undertaken the role of National Research Officer on a voluntary basis.
To date, the research I have undertaken for MAG has included: a report on motorcycle crime, (which was used as the basis for presentations to police and government conferences and the MAG Foundation motorcycle crime seminar); a critique of the MAIDS report published by ACEM and the EU Commission; a critique by the EU Commission on Daytime Running Lights; a response to the Department of Transport on uninsured vehicles. The role also covers representing MAG within FEMA and the UK Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group. I believe that research underpins the fight against the restriction of Riders' Rights. Any document using safety as a potential means to restrict Riders' freedom must be challenged. This includes findings of reports that promote restrictions to rider conduct and to the appearance or characteristics of the motorcycle, especially when the conclusions aim to accommodate the failings of other road users or road infrastructure.
Any change in legislation that has the potential to restrict Riders' freedom must be challenged, because it is a fundamental right that an individual should be able to choose the best and most efficient means of transport that s/he needs. Research provides facts to address these challenges. For these reasons I would like to be elected as the National Research Officer.
Proposed by Derwen Hinds, Member no. 75432
Seconded by Ian Moore, Member no. 97145
Directorship of MAG (UK) Ltd
Gerard Livett
Member no. 92282
I have been a member of the board of MAG (UK) Ltd since June 2004, and am seeking ratification from this AGC. I believe that the function of the board is to ensure the smooth running of the business side of MAG.
Without a sound business base, the political lobbying that MAG engages in would not be as effective as it is. I can bring to the board of MAG (UK) Ltd my experience of running a business. For the past four years I have run my own small legal services business, firstly as a partnership, and for the past two years as a limited liability company, of which I am both a company director and secretary. I have also been a local MAG officer (treasurer and rep of Northish London MAG) for many years and am currently the Regional Representative for Greater London. I would like to think that my MAG, business and legal experience would be an asset to the Board of MAG (UK) Limited and to furthering the aims and objectives of MAG.
Proposed by Ian Mutch Member 003
Seconded by Christine Harris Member 92282
Club's Liaison Officer
Alan Woolley
Member no. 112017
Having taken on this role provisionally in May of 2004 my aim is to build on the existing network. My intention is to set up a network of local and regional clubs officers within MAG groups to liaise with the clubs in their areas. The development of a healthy relationship between MAG and all motorcycle clubs is, I believe, key to the fortunes of MAG. I hope to increase the number of affiliate clubs and encourage the members of those clubs to become full individual MAG members.
Proposed by Paul Turner membership no 116205
Seconded by Alan Waldron Member 113429
Network Liaison Officer
Archi Hipkins
Member 90809 Life
I have been involved in communication both inter and intra organisationally for a number of years, both within MAG and professionally. I believe that one of MAG's most effective tools of communication has been Network and often when this has not been available in the past to members and reps we quickly get to "Well what is going on?" Having once again got to having a little more time I want to put that to good use for the benefit of MAG by taking up this role which I believe requires thoughtful presentation of facts, without network becoming a personal diatribe of the editor. Therefore, I would be working along with the NC and authors of submitted articles to present a balanced and honest briefing document. Additionally to maintain the register of reps.
Proposed Robin Straughan 103901
Seconded Chris Muncaster 83081
Issued 2nd March 05
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