European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group
Event: Working Group meeting
Date: Tuesday 13th March 2012, 0830-1000
Venue: European Chamber offices Beijing (C411A, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District)
Venue: European Chamber offices Shanghai (Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, near Madang Lu)
Dear Working Group Member,
We are delighted to invite you to the next Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group meeting, to be held on Tuesday, 13th March, starting at 8:30am at the European Chamber office.
At this meeting we will focus our discussions on the production process of the Position Paper 2012/2013. It is very important that members come to this meeting with a clear idea of how they would like the Position Paper 2012/13 to look like. That is why we would really appreciate it if you could check internally, particularly whether there is any issue that you would like to be included this year in the Position Paper.
If you wish to attend this meeting, please register with Ms. Handan Xiao at hdxiao@europeanchamber.com.cn before COB Monday 12th March 2012.
Tentative Agenda
- Elections position Chair and Vice Chairs
- Discussion in order to identify the Key Recommendations for the 2012/2013 Consumer Finance & NBFI Position Paper
Chair / Vice Chair Election
The Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group Chair and Vice Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group. 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 Working Group 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 Working Group is essential.
According to European Chamber internal best practices intended to promote new strategies and approaches for the operation of the working groups, the European Chamber recommends that a Chairperson should not exceed three years in his/her role and highly encourages all members interested in taking a leading role to put their name forward for election. However, there is no maximum term duration for Working Group Chair and Vice Chair positions.
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 Working Group Chairperson. To apply, each prospective candidate should submit a short bio and a motivation letter at least one week prior to the election to Mr. Xavier-Lluis Sans Powell, by March 6th COB at xsanspowell@europeanchamber.com.cn . 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.
In accordance with European Chamber internal guidelines, the Business Manager will send another email to the Working Group 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 Working Group 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 Chairs and Vice Chairs is one year. All elected Chairpersons must sign the attached Code of Conduct following election.
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For more information on the Consumer Finance & NBFI Working Group, or the European Chamber in general, please don’t hesitate to contact Xavier Sans Powell in Beijing, xsanspowell@europeanchamber.com.cn or Tony Robinson in Shanghai, trobinson@europeanchamber.com.cn.