Following a further period of engagement with branches CIHT’s Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, 21 May 2014, to discuss issues and concerns raised as part of the initial consultation.  Following the meeting Sheila Holden, Chair of the Trustee Board announced:

“The Board met today and gave full consideration to the recent visits and telecoms with branches.

"After a full debate and very careful consideration the Board unanimously agreed that change was necessary and reaffirmed their decision to support the proposals as set out in the consultation document.

"However having listened to the issues raised by both the initial consultation and the further discussions with branches the Board recognised that the original proposals would need some modification and clarification.  The Board also recognised that these changes could not be introduced immediately and there would therefore need to be a transitional period of twelve months to prepare and plan for change to be introduced.  This transition would be guided by a Trustee led working group but with involvement of branches.  The Board also made a commitment that branches would be given support and advice to assist in effecting a smooth transition to the new arrangements.”

A full report on the Board of Trustee’s decision and the plans for implementing change will be made to the Council meeting on 18th June.

You can view the original consultation document by clicking here.

NOTES
The issues raised by Branches that were of most concern were the new boundaries, the operation of sub groups in the new regional arrangement and the term “service level agreement”.
Trustees Steve Rowsell and Spencer Palmer will lead an implementation working group.  A Past President will be invited to join this group.  Branches will be involved in shaping and delivering a detailed implementation plan.
A project manager will be appointed for an initial 12 month period to co-ordinate the work of implementing the new arrangements.
A branch officer will be appointed to provide general support and assistance to branches initially for a twelve month period.

ENDS