The Communications Council gets the go-ahead

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Thumbnail image for Maddocks-NEW.jpgMembers of the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) have today voted in favour of the creation of a new industry body, to be called The Communications Council.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting in Sydney this afternoon, AWARD’s membership unanimously endorsed the formation of The Communications Council, whose founder members will be AWARD, the Advertising Federation of Australia (AFA) and the Account Planning Group (APG).

As a result of the vote, The Communications Council, with the taglineof ‘Commercial creativity and connection’, will begin operations onJanuary 1, 2010.

The Board of AWARD described the outcome of today’s EGM as a great stepforward in combining the respective strengths, expertise and knowledgeof the founding member organisations within the new body.

“We’re delighted that our members have so strongly endorsed this moveand recognised the importance of creating this new body,” AWARDChairman, Richard Maddocks (pictured), said.

The AWARD Committee also welcomed the outcome of today’s EGM of AFA members, who also voted in favour of the new body.

The APG did not require an EGM to vote to become a founder member ofThe Communications Council but its membership has also supported themove.

“The combined strength of AWARD, AFA and the APG makes this an exciting time for us going forward,” Maddocks said.

The first meeting of a transitional Board of The Communications Councilwill take place tomorrow (Wednesday), with agenda items including theselection of a Chair,  the process of integration of the foundingmember organisations, budget planning and strategic priorities.

A statement will be issued to the media following tomorrow’s inaugural meeting.