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 Posted - 26 Mar 2008 : 18:12:00
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The Gambia Press Union
Fifth Triennial Congress 2008
RESOLUTION
Bearing in mind that the power, integrity and vigour of the GPU rest on its strength;
Being aware that the GPU derives its strength and vitality from its clarity of vision and the unity, participation and support of the mass of its membership;
Being conscious that a constitution should always meet the demands of the time;
Concerned about the frequent detention, harassment, assault and unfair dismissal of journalists and the attacks and closure of media houses;
Conscious that the GPU and The Gambia Government are partners in the development of the media that need to engage in dialogue;
Convinced that the payment of subscription will encourage interest in the GPU;
We the participants of the fifth triennial Congress hereby resolve as follows:
1. Members are urged to take ownership of the union and in this regard they should actively participate in its activities, especially, monthly meetings.
2. The GPU Executive Committee should show greater concern and play a greater role in solving the problems of media practitioners and other media workers at their place of work.
3. A constitutional review committee should review the constitution of the GPU and draft a new constitution to meet the demands of the time within six months. The draft shall circulate within media institutions for at least three months for the reaction of members before a final draft is prepared for adoption at the next annual congress. The amended constitution shall take into account the replacement of executive committee members of the GPU who have either left the union or travelled out of the country.
4. The Executive Committee shall do its utmost to ensure the unity of the media fraternity
5. The Executive Committee shall endeavour to effect the vialibility of media houses through economic management, elimination of sales tax and import duty and other measures.
6. The GPU Executive shall be pro-active and vigorous in its defence of freedom of expression and freedom of the press in particular.
7. The GPUs Executive Committee shall strive as much as it can to engage the government in dialogue in the pursuit of its aims and objectives.
8. Members of the GPU shall be encouraged to authorize their employers to deduct their monthly subscriptions from their monthly salaries for payment to the GPU.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 35/2008, 26 - 27 March 2008
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