Over the past 2017, the Logistics Working Group has made great achievements in engaging with government stakeholders for Logistics sector, including customs and transport authorities in both China and Europe. Our Position Paper was highly appreciated by the government authorities. In 2018, we will continue to engage with government stakeholders and monitor the policy development and general trade facilitation issues. We are pleased to share with you our lobby successes and invite you to join the discussion about lobby priorities in the year to come.
Tentative Agenda:
10:00-10:10 Welcome remarks by Mr. Tony Chen, Chair of Logistics Working Group
10:10-10:25 Review of 2017 lobby actions and achievements
10:25-11:00 Chair and Vice-chairs election
11:00-11:55 Discussion on 2018 lobby priorities and 2018 Position Paper outline
11:55-12:00 Closing remarks and meeting ends
In the meeting, 2018 Logistics Working Group Chair Election will be organized. 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.
Should you be interested in putting your name forward for election or nominate any candidate, please send a short biography and a motivation letter, stating whether you intend to run for Chair or Vice Chair and your plans to promote the working group to Mr. Xiaochen Ni at xcni@europeanchamber.com.cn by Monday 26 February COB.
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 the election.