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Over the last 12 months there have been staff changes. Linda Piercey, had to leave due to illness after only a few weeks with us. I hope by now she is well on the road to a complete recovery. Another member of staff, Hazel Cooper left after working for many months and making a significant contribution to the community development section of our work programme. Hazel had personal commitments and education ambitions and I hope these are being fulfilled. We wish both well. We have adapted to the changing staff profile and designated work format. The appointment of Agnes Lasuba our new REO, reduced my actual input to racial harassment & racial discrimination casework, and a more shared responsibility in policy development with particular reference to employment and education. Agnes’ ability [now well known] to swiftly and professionally step into her duties left me with time to take on new work, including health and training initiatives. As directed by the CRE under REO grant aid conditions, I have been more actively participating at regional and national forums. New staff appointments include Dorothy Rex, our new Administrative Officer [AO] who has played a crucial role with regard to the financial and administration areas. Dorothy has met each challenge effectively and enthusiastically. My resulting additional managerial duties has lead to the development of an improved staff team management structure. We work together to identify our needs and to respond effectively. PSC and our Personnel Advisor are kept informed and included in the process and changes. My thanks to all staff, Council members, Executive and volunteers and especially our Chairperson, John - your support for staff is returned by support from staff. Now read on to see for yourself that my praise for staff is justified. more >>> |
