Dear European Heating Industry Members,
The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to the next EHI Desk meeting on Tuesday 31 May, 12:00 – 14:30 in Beijing, which will be followed by a lunch.
Agenda
12:00-12:20 Opening Remarks and Chair Election
12:20-12:40 Presentation on An Overview of Global and China Heating Market
12:40-12:55 ISH in China - EHI’s stance
12:55-13:10 Current Chinese Frame of Reference For Wall Hung Gas Boilers, Steam Boilers and Burners
13:10-13:30 Any Other Business
13:30-14:30 Lunch
Chair Election
The European Heating Industry Desk Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Desk. The responsibilities of Chairpersons include taking a leading role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to the Chinese and European governments and steering Desk meetings. The required characteristics of a Chair and Vice Chair are a senior industry representative with relevant industry expertise and government contacts who has the time and willingness to support the group. Previous participation in the Desk is essential.
Should you be interested in putting yourself forward for candidacy for election, please firstly read the attached document which outlines the roles and responsibilities of a Chairperson.
To apply, each prospective candidate should submit a short bio and a motivation letter prior to the election to Mr. Kevin Fang at kfang@europeanchamber.com.cn by Monday, 16 May, 2016. In the email, please clearly state whether you intend to run for the position of Chair or Vice Chair. Candidates running for the role of Chair, if not successfully elected, can opt to be included as a candidate for Vice Chair. For the European Heating Industry Desk, it is possible to have at most one Chair and two Vice Chairs.
In accordance with European Chamber internal guidelines, the Working Group Coordinator will send another email to the European Heating Industry Desk one week prior to the election with the bios and motivation letters of all candidates attached. Voting for the election must be conducted in person at the meeting (one vote per company) after each candidate has been given an opportunity to give a short speech on why they would like to run for election. The duration of the term for both Chair and Vice Chairs is one year. All elected Chairpersons must sign the attached Code of Conduct following election.