The National Association of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Councillors (NABAEMC) is a Cross-Party-Association for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Local Councillors throughout the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1996 – the Association functions through its Executive Committee which meets at least six times a year. The all-member Annual General Meeting is generally held in May following the Local Government Elections. We aim to have more than one all-member meeting per year.
The Association aims to support BME Cllrs by:
- Information sharing at regular meetings
- Training Sessions with I&DeA or other training providers
- Seminars with high profile speakers
- Regularly updated information on the website
- National Conferences
- Networking opportunities
- Campaigning and advocating on behalf of members
Membership is opened to all BME Councillors in the United Kingdom according to the provision of the Constitution.
The Association is an important resource for BME Councillors and is greatly enriched by its membership. If you are not already a member please considers joining and/or ask your Local Authority to affiliate.
| The Association AGM took place on Friday 17th September the new officers are now listed on the Officers page. Click here to see the full list. |
Chairs' message
Over 370 BME Councillors were elected at the May 2006 local government election in the UK. As councillors we all need to know other colleagues outside our own authority. This will provide opportunities for us the share ideas and build on good practices.
The National Association of Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority Councillors (NABAEMC) was formed in 1995 as a national body with cross party representation. As a national body NABAEMC has the potential of being an important forum for discussion which facilitates members' development and networking activities beneficial to communities across the UK. As a body with cross party representation NABAEMC must also function as a forum for influencing polices and political activities which impact on the civic involvement and well-being of BME communities in the UK.
I believe that as councillors we must grasp every opportunity available to us which benefit our electors. If we do not, we are letting our electors down. NABAEMC provides activities which creates opportunities for councillors with style, commitment and energy. The annual planned activities includes national conferences with key note speakers for the main political parties, customize leadership training for BME councillors, opportunities for developing and maintaining network by meeting new people at our conferences, workshops and access to the members' data base. There are lots more NABAEMC can do for councillors and our constituents which will impact on the activities of government, statutory agencies and other institutions both locally and nationally in the interest members and the people we serve as councillors.
As a member of NABAEMC you can have an important role and be part of a bigger picture. In shaping the organisation you can participate as an EC member, leading working groups or just attends open meetings of the association. NABAEMC will support members to develop effective leadership skills, create opportunities, keep you in touch with people who matters and support your work to the community as a councillor.
We hope to welcome you as a new member it you have not already joined. You can learn more about NABAEMC from this website or go to contact us.
Cllr. Aubyn Graham
Chair - NABAEMC