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PCG Newsletter - 18 Feb 2002 - 08/02 -
CC Elections and survey
In this issue:
- PCG Council Elections 2002
- PCG ‘IR35 Toolkit´ seminar
- PCG Members Survey 2002
- PCG mailing
- Contract Review Service
- Real Life Meetings
1. PCG Council Elections 2002
PCG Members are encouraged to participate in the 2002 election
process. The current Council members are vacating 29 of
the 30 places on the Consultative Council (CC), and nominations
for these places open 18th February 2002, and will close
after one month (18th March).
Now is the time to consider if you wish to stand for election.
PCG needs an active and vibrant CC to ensure continued success
in achieving our aims. IR35 still needs to be overcome,
while recent lobbying activity on other issues, such as
fast track visas, agency regulations and self-employment
legislation shows that PCG now has a much broader influence.
The CC is the guiding body of PCG with the primary responsibility
of electing the new Chairman and next Board of Directors
who will have ultimate responsibility of running PCG. Throughout
the year, the main role of the CC is to assist the Board
on all issues relevant to members. This is a chance to influence
the future of our successful organisation.
Full details of the election procedures and CC role including
1. Consultative Council Elections Rules
2. Role & Conduct of the Consultative Council
3. Status of 2001/2002 Current Council Members
4. Election Timetable
5. Election Statements
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/members/elections/2002/
Elections are open to contractor members - PCG Associates
do not have voting rights for internal elections.
2. PCG ‘IR35 Toolkit´ seminar
If you want guidance on running your business faced with
IR35 and status issues, then you are encouraged to attend
one of PCG´s comprehensive seminars. Top speakers
including PCG Directors and advisors cover key issues such
as P35, status, IR approach and PAYE, with full Q&A
session. The ‘IR35 Toolkit´ seminar roadshows
take place in March and May at:
5 March 2002 Heathrow; Renaissance Heathrow Hotel
7 March 2002 Bristol; Holiday Inn
1 May 2002 Aberdeen; Britannia Hotel
2 May 2002 Edinburgh; Caledonian Hilton Hotel;
3 May 2002 Manchester; Renaissance Manchester Hotel
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/resources/seminar_02_02.html
3. PCG Members Survey 2002
All members are invited to provide feedback in the 2002
Members Survey. The questionnaire can be completed online
and takes just a few minutes. If you are a full time forums
user, or leaving to take a ‘permie´ post, we
want to hear from you.
http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?ID=Q86E3YGCTGV6&PIN=KYLLM9QL5XW4.
4. PCG mailing
We are currently sending a postal mailing with up to date
membership information to all members. Please take time
to review the information to ensure you get the best from
your membership. Members are encouraged to pass the PCG
brochure to their contracting colleagues who will benefit
from our representation and services – As our membership
grows, so does the strength of our campaigning voice.
The mailing should arrive in the next 7 days and will be
sent to your registered address. You can check the address
we hold and update at
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/scripts/members/profile/editme.cgi
If you do not receive your mail, please email [email protected]
5. Contract Review Service
In the run up to last years P35 completion, there was a
rush to obtain information on status. PCG recommends that
members start thinking about this as early as possible,
in order to have access to the best independent advice for
what is a crucial decision. Many members will have already
received their P35 form for this financial year and will
know that it must be returned by May 19th 2002.
To make up your own mind on your IR35 status, we recommend
using PCG´s online contract review service. The online
status questionnaire provides guidance for both the contract
and the overall business picture. This members only system
has been used over 5,000 times since it was launched one
year ago.
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/cr/index.html
PCG members are also able to obtain formal opinions on
contract status at special PCG discounted rates, choosing
from six professional advisors.
NB. some of the key contract review suppliers have signalled
that they will increase review prices from 1st March.
Taking professional advice will give you confidence and
certainty for this decision. See the recent newsletter for
full details at:
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/newsletters/newsletter_020207.html
REGIONAL NEWS
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Real Life Meetings
For the latest information and to start a local group see
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/threads/wwwthreads.pl?a=l&f=meet
To promote your local meet through the newsletter –
email [email protected]
with REGIONS in the subject matter, details of the event
and a name and email contact point/or phone number for further
information.
Farnborough
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Wednesday 20th February
Prince of Wales
Time: from 7:30
Glos/Wilts/Cheltenham
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Wednesday 20th February
Golden Heart, Nettleton, nr Birdlip, Glos (A419)
>From 7.30
Newcastle
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Wednesday 20th February
Carriage pub (Archbold Terrace - 2 minutes from Jesmond
Metro station)
at 7.30pm
Wokingham
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Thursday 28th February
The Ship
Time: from 7:30
Welwyn
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Date: Thursday 28th February 2002
Time: 7:30 pm onwards
Venue: The White Horse, Mill Lane, Welwyn
Please follow this link to Real Life meetings to get involved
https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/threads/wwwthreads.pl?a=l&f=meet
Alison Edwards
(PCG Executive Team)
This newsletter is published by the Professional Contractors
Group. Please feel free to circulate the newsletter to other
independent contractors who you know, and who may be interested
in joining the PCG. Some links in the newsletter will take
you into the password-protected members' area of the PCG
website. If you have forgotten your password, contact https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/scripts/public/access/form.pl
To view the Forum links in this newsletter, you must
be first logged into the Forum. Further details available
at https://www.pcgroup.org.uk/members/discussion_forum.html
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