- Conference
- 2003 National Delegate Conference
- Date
- 25 February 2003
- Decision
- Carried
Delete “below” in all cases and replace with “Rule Q Definitions”
Delete from “candidacy” to “job”
Insert “low pay” before “reserved seat” in all cases
RULE Q DEFINITIONS
Insert new definition:
“RESERVED LOW PAY SEATS are seats reserved for women members who earn below a defined basic hourly rate. This rate is uprated annually by the increase in median earnings, as defined by the New Earnings Survey in the October immediately preceding the election. The rate is currently £6.11 (October 2002). The rate excludes all supplements, e.g. London Weighting Allowance, recruitment supplements, overtime, etc. Each member shall continue to occupy her reserved seat notwithstanding that her pay may increase to a rate above the said basic hourly rate, provided that the increase does not arise as a result of the member choosing to change her job.”