Step one in this process is to update the rules where necessary. These amendments will be put to Annual Conference 2018 to be ratified.

The second step, after Annual Conference, will be to redraft the Rule Book in simple language, separating out the rules from the policies and procedures.

Unlike the formal rules, changes to the Party’s policies and procedures don’t generally need to be voted on by Annual Conference but the NEC will continue to consult parties and affiliates before proposing significant amendments.

Please contact Karen Wilkie by 27th July if you have any comments or questions.

Karen Wilkie

Company Board Secretary

Summary of proposed rule changes

The NEC is proposing seven rule changes to Annual Conference 2018.  Changes to some of the policies and procedures, including those for Annual Conference, are also outlined below.

Any changes to these rule amendments that are suggested by local Parties or affiliates will be considered by the NEC Rules Sub Committee before the final rule changes are included with the Final Agenda for Conference.