I have been doing some work on the Draft 2 constitution, and as responses
have to be in fairly soon, I will put up a small matter for discussion here
- a matter that I think is of particular interest to this list.
A couple of points that may be worth considering:
* What is the difference between a 'consumer member' and an 'associate
member' except that the former has voting rights, the latter does not?
* Re: The consumer and the student on the executive committee - it appears
that these people are appointed by the executive. The other members of the
executive are delegates from each of the Branches. Delegates report back
to their branches, and there is a definite system of representation and
being accountable. To whom do the consumer member and the student member
report? How are they selected? Are they representing bona fide consumer
and student concerns, or are they simply representing themselves? What's
the point of having isolated and unconnected people on a national execut
ive?
I think there is wide agreement that a strong consumer voice is desirable
in setting the direction for the midwifery profession. There seems to be a
real attempt here to do this. However it's important in putting together a
new constitution that we do our best to get it right. Perhaps those on
this list who have consumer interests at heart would look at the draft and
put some thought into how the goal can be achieved.
Joy Johnston
25 Eley Rd Blackburn South Vic 3130
Tel: 03 9808 9614
Fax: 03 9808 3611
M: 04111 90448
www.aitex.com.au/joy.htm
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Subject: ACMI Constitution
Hi all,
just letting everyone know that the 2nd draft of the ACMI Constitution is
up
on the ACMI website and is open for comment. You can find it at:
http://www.acmi.org.au/ACMI_Constitution_Draft2.pdf
The document provides for interesting reading. I encourage all to read it
carefully and to make comment. The College is seeking feedback and or
amendments to the draft document by 24th July 2001. The Final Draft
document
to be published in the August edition of the ACMI newsletter, before being
ratified at the National ACMI Conference in Brisbane in September.
I am delighted to see that the 2nd draft constitution includes nomination
for
membership for "consumers" and for midwifery students -"open to those
undertaking or wishing to undertake pre registration midwifery education".
It is important that ACMI members and other interested parties contribute
to
open honest and meaningful discussion on these issues and arrive at an
outcome that ultimately reflects the codependant nature of the relationship
between women and midwives - Partnership.
I look forward to hearing what others have to say on this potential
monumentous step forward in the history of Australian midwifery.
Yours in birth,
Tina Pettigrew
Birthworks
Independent CBE and aspiring B.Mid Midwife.
Convenor, Aust B. Mid Student Collective.
" As we trust the flowers to open to new life
- So we can trust birth"
Harriette Hartigan.
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