The Life Members' Sector Council (LMSC) has supported the work of its life members for some time, but it is only recently that the Chair of the LMSC has become a member of the National Executive. This is really important so that the views and experiences of life members are heard within what is a governing body of stewardship for members.
The Council itself is made up of one representative from each of NAHT’s nations and English regions and they are elected on a three-year cycle. The council meets three times a year in line with the practice of other sector councils. One of these meetings is face to face and the other two are virtual meetings.
The LMSC is serviced by two members of staff from NAHT to ensure that admin support and experience is always on hand.
The Council feeds its extensive wealth of experience and know-how to support the work of NAHT. It also gives our life members the chance to make important contributions to our campaigns for working members.
On retirement, there will be adjustments to make, new challenges to face and a range of new opportunities. At a time like this, it is important that our experienced members do not lose all the support they received in their working life. Our Life Members’ Sector Council is here to ensure members are supported in retirement.
The chair of NAHT’s Life Members’ Sector Council is Andy Mellor, who is the North West regional representative and can be contacted at andy.mellor@naht.org.uk.
Areas of focus for the council include, but are not exclusive to, the following:
- current legislation issues, e.g. pensions advice and issues relating to the Teachers' Pension Agency and the Logal Government Pension Scheme.
- action against discrimination, including age discrimination.
- supporting the growth of the number of life members.
- supporting the development of communities of life members across the nations and regions
- advice for those thinking about retirement to ensure plans are in place.
- support for our members in serving leadership
In driving our work as a sector council we have a strategic plan built around growth, community and voice. If you’d like to know more about this plan then please speak with your regional representative who you can find here.