NOTICE FOR MEMBERS: The 2017 Irish Equity AGM will take place in the Theatre in Liberty Hall on Sunday April 9th. Doors will open for 2pm for a 2.30pm start and the meeting will finish no later than 5.30pm. The full agenda will be sent to you in advance of the meeting.
This year the Equity Executive have decided to have a guest speaker at the AGM. This speaker will talk about the issue of taxation for performers and will cover issues such as double taxation, working as self-employed, working under an exclusion order, working with a duality of engagement arrangement and other issues. If you have a question about taxation, please email it to us at equity@siptu.ie by Friday March 24th so that we can ensure our expert can address as many queries as possible on the day.
The speaker will give a 15minute presentation at 4.30pm there will be a question and answer session thereafter.
The format for the business of the AGM will be similar to last year with motions moved from the rostrum. Movers of motions will have 5 minutes speaking time; seconders of motions will have 3 minutes and all other speakers will also have 3 minutes. The mover of motions will also have a 3-minute right of reply.
Motions Motions to the AGM must be submitted in writing to equity@siptu.ie on or before Friday March 24th.
Elections
Nominations for elections to any of the following must also be submitted in writing on or before Friday March 24th 2017 to equity@siptu.ie
Position of President
Position of Vice President
Committee Members (10)
Trustees (2)
Election of Board of Appeals Committee (3)
Attendance
Attendance is open to all benefit members of the union. If you are unsure of the status of your membership you can call Aileen on 01 8586304 or email us on equity@siptu.ie as your subscription must be paid in advance or on the day for you to be eligible to attend.
This annual meeting is an important meeting for catching up to date with the work of the union, for interacting with other members of the union, sharing information and generally being part of the professional performing community in a practical way. Please make every effort to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Karan O Loughlin
Irish Equity
Padraig Murray
President, Irish Equity
