European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Agriculture, Food & Beverage Working Group Meeting
Theme: AFB Chair Election, Working Group Meeting and Discussion with Czech Republic Delegation on Foreign Food Trading in China
Date and Time: Thursday 14 April, 14:00-16:30pm
Venue: European Chamber Shanghai (Shui On Plaza, Unit 2204, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Road)
European Chamber Beijing (Meeting Room C411A, Beijing Lufthansa Centre, 50 Liang Ma Qiao Road)
Dear Working Group member,
At this meeting, we will first introduce you the recent development of the Chamber’s working group re-organization and then hold 2016-2017 Chair elections. The AFB Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, which includes a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Working Group meetings. The desired characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chairs are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the Working Group. Previous participation in the Working Group is essential. The maximum duration of Chairmanship or Vice Chairmanship of a Group is three consecutive years. Candidates are only eligible for Chair or Vice Chair position if he/she is physically based in China and it is recommended that the member holds the position in the Chapter where he/she is physically based. Only Corporate members of the Chamber are eligible for Chair positions unless specific approval has been obtained from the Chamber’s Executive Committee. Both Corporate and Associate members are eligible to hold Vice Chair positions.
Should you be interested in putting your name forward for election, please, firstly, read the attached Working Group Chairs’ Code of Conduct and Roles and Responsibilities documents. To apply, please send a short biography and motivation letter, stating whether you intend to run for Chair or Vice Chair to Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn by Thursday 7 April, noon.
After the election, we will update you with lobby activities of Paediatric Nutrition Desk and Cheese Industry Desks, followed by a Q&A session.
In the meantime, the European Chamber is delighted to invite you to join a meeting to discuss foreign food trading in China with Mr. Zdeněk ŠKROMACH, Deputy Chairman of the Senate and Chairman of the Committee on National Economy, Agriculture and Transport of Czech Republic. Mr. Zdeněk ŠKROMACH will be accompanied by his committee members, Ambassador Mr. Bedřich KOPECKÝ and the Embassy diplomats to visit the Chamber. All meeting participants are invited to join the discussion and encouraged to share their business experience in China and their outlook of the Chinese market. Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Agenda
- Introduction of working group re-organization
- 2016-2017 Chair Election
- Presentation of Updates of Paediatric Nutrition Desk and Cheese Industry Desk Lobby Activities, followed by a Q&A session
- Discussion on Foreign Food Trading in China with Mr. Zdeněk ŠKROMACH, Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Chairman of the Committee on National Economy, Agriculture and Transport of Czech Republic
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In accordance with European Chamber internal guidelines, another email will be sent to the Working Group prior to the election, with the biographies and motivation letters of all candidates attached. Voting for the election, one vote per company, must be conducted in person at the Working Group meeting after each candidate has had the opportunity to give a short speech on why they would like to run for election. The duration of the term for both Chairs and Vice Chairs is one year. All elected Chairpersons must sign the attached Code of Conduct, following election.
As always, we welcome your suggestions for possible agenda topics and speakers for future meetings.
We encourage as many of our members as possible to attend to have their say in the leadership and representation of the Working Group in the year ahead. If you would like to attend this meeting, please register online or contact Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn by Wednesday 13 April COB.
For more information on the above Working Groups or the European Chamber in general, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Helei Fu at hlfu@europeanchamber.com.cn
