Minutes:
Consideration was given to the current SACRE membership, wherein an update on the actions taken to fill the vacant positions was delivered.
In summary:
- Black Free Churches: Nominations had been requested from the church, and responses were awaited.
- Hinduism: Naresh Saraswat had confirmed his resignation from SACRE, though would ensure nominations for his successor were put forward.
- Islam: A nomination from the Diamond Road Mosque had been received. A response had subsequently been sent thanking the Mosque for the nomination, and advising that additional nominations would also be considered. As such, a final decision remained on hold. Julie Siddiqi was to follow up with approaches to community groups regarding those nominations, with a further review to be held at the next SACRE meeting.
- Judaism: Jo Fageant, in absence, advised that the previously nominated candidate was no longer available. As such, Jo and Christine Isles were to approach the Synagogue for new nominations.
- Baha’is: Jo Fageant would continue to look into acquiring nominations.
- C of E: Jo Fageant would continue to source nominations.
In addition, the appointment of Linda Lewis as representative of Voice to SACRE was discussed. It was confirmed that members must be appointed by Council. SACRE was eager to progress this matter and welcome Linda as a fully fledged member, and so the options to expedite this were put forward.
Subsequently, it was agreed that Linda’s nomination be put forward to Council at its next meeting in June, together with other appointments.
Finally, the length of SACRE membership was confirmed as three years. It was agreed that confirmation of this term length would be added to all documentation when appointing new members. At the culmination of their three year term, members could then be put forward to continue for a further three years.