EMCC Congress Sitting. 10am-4pm Wednesday August 4th 2010 at The Scottish Parliament Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh. 
The Ethnic Minority Civic Congress (EMCC) is the umbrella body for civic representation. After 4 years under CEMVO Scotland's wing, Congress decides on becoming an independent charity and electing a new Management Committee and officers at its 13th Sitting.
The objects of the Congress are:
a. Facilitating dialogue about local and national policies and issues affecting Scottish Ethnic Minority Communities in order to develop a considered, collective response
b. Enabling ethnic minority communities to use democratic structures and processes to enhance representation and to address issues of concern.
c. Identifying common issues and concerns of the ethnic minority population in order to develop strategies and actions that will address the problems.
d. Facilitating ethnic minority community engagement with the Scottish Government and its agencies, local authorities and statutory bodies in order to ensure that their policies and practices are informed by the diverse needs, views and concerns of the whole population.
e. Developing a civic engagement structure that will enhance dialogue and understanding between the different ethnic minority communities in Scotland and build a more integrated and cohesive community environment.
To join EMCC contact charles.chingwalu@cemvoscotland.org.uk EMCC Development Officer Charles Chingwalu 0131 553 1596
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