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<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>In my email to all members yesterday I indicated that
the Branch Committee of Management saw one of its main tasks in relation to the
merger discussions to be to seek to ensure that the consultation process is full
and effective. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>My current feeling is that whilst the formal channel
for feedback on the Web and via Email clearly exists and whilst the VC did
promptly get out and hold meetings with staff and whilst there doubtless are
other forms of consultation proceeding in various quarters of the
University<SPAN class=399472805-27072005>,</SPAN> I am less than convinced that
the totality of these processes is generating a full and effective
process.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>However, having said that I am not at all sure what
to propose as a way<SPAN class=399472805-27072005> to</SPAN> enhance this
process? Perhaps those of us who are on this discussion list can at
least have an email discussion about how we might ensure that the consultation
is full and effective.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>For example I have so far resisted calling<SPAN
class=399472805-27072005> a</SPAN> general meeting of members for I am not
sure that much could be gained from such a meeting at this time, but, if members
thought it would be productive we could:</FONT></P>
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<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Arrange a members' meeting to facilitate some
sharing of ideas and information about the proposed merger </FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Arrange a time and venue each week for
interested members to meet to share and develop ideas and information</FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Use the discussion list to facilitate an
interchange of ideas and information</FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Do all of these things</FONT>
<LI><FONT face=Arial size=2>Do nothing as yet and simply wait and see how
the process proceeds</FONT> <BR></LI></UL></UL>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>So what about sharing your thoughts on this with the
other NTEU members who are on this discussion list?</FONT> </P>
<P><I><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mick,</FONT></I> <BR><I><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Assoc. Prof.</FONT> <FONT face=Arial size=2>Mick C</FONT><FONT face=Arial
size=2>am</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>pion,</FONT></I>
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