European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Banking & Securities Working Group (Beijing)
Event: Working Group meeting
Date: Monday 19th March 2012, 1400-1530
Location: European Chamber offices Beijing (C411A, Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District European Chamber Shanghai office, Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Huaihai Zhong Lu
Dear Banking & Securities Working Group member,
We are pleased to invite you to the next meeting of the Banking & Securities Working Group which will take place on Monday 19th March 2012, starting from 2pm, in our Beijing office. This meeting will take place jointly with the Working Group in Shanghai.
At this meeting we will have the first discussion of the contents of the Working Group Position Paper for this year and you are invited to contribute with your thoughts on what should be included. The current version of the paper can be viewed here. If you would like to send any proposals on this advance with regards to this paper then please forward to Tony Robinson at trobinson@europeanchamber.com.cn.
If you would like to attend please send notification to Ms. Handan Xiao at hdxiao@europeanchamber.com.cn
Agenda
1. Discussion of new Banking & Securities Position Paper
2. Roundtable discussion on recent developments
3. Chair/Vice Chair election
If there is a topic that you would like to discuss with the group please send in advance for inclusion on the agenda.
Chair / Vice Chair Election
The Banking & Securities 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 13th 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 Banking & Securities Working Group, or the European Chamber in general, please contact Xavier Sans Powell in Beijing, xsanspowell@europeanchamber.com.cn or Tony Robinson in Shanghai, trobinson@europeanchamber.com.cn.