Issues of Interest - Detailed View

Unified Volunteer Representative Body Update (18 Feb 2008)

Feedback from brigades on the discussion paper issued in September 2007 has now been complete and responses received from around the state will now be used to refine a recommended final position on this matter. It is planned to finalise a position paper for release to all brigades in March and it is intended for this issue to be put for a decision at the June Joint Association Meeting. Regional Councils are encouraged to schedule a discussion on this item some time between now and June, VFBV representatives will be available to attend to assist discussions.

Unified Volunteer Representative Body

In September 2007, VFBV released a discussion paper outlining proposed changes to unite the VFBV, VUFBA and VRFBA as a single unified body to represent all CFA volunteers.

The paper was issued to all Brigades, Groups and Association Region Councils requesting discussion and feedback by end of December this year. A number of responses have been received and these will be used to develop a final proposal and position paper for release by early February 2008 with the intention of being ready for vote on the issue at the April General Meetings of VUFBA and VRFBA. Your feedback is important. This is a reminder for Brigades, Groups and Regional Councils to please give this issue your consideration and provide feedback to this important issue.

The discussion paper phase is a vital preliminary step before any final decision is made, with feedback to the discussion paper due by end December 2007, so that a final proposal can be developed for consideration at the April 2008 General Meetings of the VUFBA and VRFBA.

Brigades, Groups and Regional Councils are encouraged to consider the proposals outlined in the discussion paper and contribute actively to discussion by providing feedback directly to VFBV CEO or through discussion at Regional Council meetings.

A Summary Document and the Full Working Paper is attached below.

 

 Discussion Summary

 Full Discussion Paper

 

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