Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference 2021–Submission of Rule Amendments to Rule 8.1.3
Further to LTB 084/21 and following the decisions taken by the NEC to hold a Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference in relation to Rule 8.1.3 the General Standing Orders Committee have started work on the business of holding the virtual conference.
Branches should note that the Motion Guide and Rule Proposal form for submitting rule amendments to rule 8.1.3 at the Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference 2021 has been attached. Please note that only proposals to amend or delete Rule 8.1.3 will be accepted.
Entitlements
In relation to the Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference 2021 all Branches and Regional Committees are entitled to submit one proposal to the Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference 2021 in relation to rule 8.1.3.
Branches and Regional Committees are advised that the closing date for submissions of Rules Amendments to the Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference 2021 is Noon Monday 22nd March 2021.
During this unprecedented time all proposals to amend rule 8.1.3 must be emailed to conferences@cwu.org and must arrive by Noon 22nd March 2021.
Branches, Regions, and the NEC are reminded that the Standing Orders Committee will not alter or amend any of the Rule Amendments submitted therefore it is important that Rule Amendments are checked before they are submitted.
This Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference has been called by the NEC under arrangements drawn up due to the suspension of Rule 10, Rule 15.1, 15.2 and 15.3. Appeals based on these Rules should be referred to the President. Appeals based on the Standing Orders should be referred to the SOC
Please note that all correspondence must be sent by e-mail to conferences@cwu.org and no other personal e-mail address.
Any queries regarding this Letter to Branches should be addressed to Angela Niven on 0208 971 7256 or by e-mail to conferences@cwu.org
Further details of the Virtual Special Rules Revision Conference will follow.
Yours sincerely,
Tony Kearns
Senior Deputy General Secretary
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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