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6 CABLEtalk JUNE/JULY 2021


Virtual AGM celebrates success


mendment 2 of the Wiring Regulations, regulation of the electrical industry and procurement were all on the agenda at SELECT’s annual general meeting, which was again held


online due to COVID-19.


Attended by 35 Members, Central Board members and senior staff , the virtual meeting featured a technical presentation by Dave Forrester, SELECT’s Director of Technical Services, on proposals for the upcoming Amendment 2 to BS 7671.


Dave highlighted 10


proposed changes likely to have an eff ect on electrical contractors, including protective equipotential bonding and specifi c


requirements for arc fault detection. His presentation


We’re telling our story


SELECT has launched an engaging new promotional fi lm and brochure as we continue to raise our profi le and promote our work to the public and wider industry. T e SELECT showreel was


launched at the start of June, outlining the history of the association and some of the key


facts and fi gures about who we are and what we do. Designed to be used on social


media, in online presentations and on the new SELECT website, the fi lm will also be used at exhibitions when physical events are possible again. To support it, a brochure Who are SELECT? also gives an


is now available to watch again at bit.ly/amend-2


The AGM on Wednesday 2 June also saw Donald W Orr re-elected as President for another year, with Alistair Grant voted in as Vice-President for another 12 months. Donald said: “Although the meeting was again held virtually, it still off ered a great opportunity to update


Read the Annual Review at bit.ly/ AR-2021


Members on all the excellent work we’ve carried out over the past year.” In addition, SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson delivered a virtual presentation on future plans for the association, based on the SELECT manifesto, Creating a brighter future.


As well as updating Members on its calls for regulation of the industry, Alan outlined how


SELECT would be playing a key role in the manifesto’s appeals for improved procurement, fairer payment conditions


T e fi lm and brochure will highlight the work we do


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