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between those [lobbyists] who are ethical and transparent, and those who are not'.<ref>CIPR, "[http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/UKPAC%20FAQs.pdf What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?]", 25.08.10</ref> | between those [lobbyists] who are ethical and transparent, and those who are not'.<ref>CIPR, "[http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/UKPAC%20FAQs.pdf What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?]", 25.08.10</ref> | ||
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::"Lobbying means in a professional capacity, attempting to influence, or advising those who wish to influence, the UK Government, Parliament, the devolved legislatures or administrations, regional or local government or other public bodies on any matter within their competence. This covers members who spend all or a significant amount of their time (for example at least 20% of their professional working time) on lobbying activities. Members who do less than 20% may register at their discretion".<ref>CIPR, "[http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/UKPAC%20FAQs.pdf What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?]", 25.08.10</ref> | ::"Lobbying means in a professional capacity, attempting to influence, or advising those who wish to influence, the UK Government, Parliament, the devolved legislatures or administrations, regional or local government or other public bodies on any matter within their competence. This covers members who spend all or a significant amount of their time (for example at least 20% of their professional working time) on lobbying activities. Members who do less than 20% may register at their discretion".<ref>CIPR, "[http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/UKPAC%20FAQs.pdf What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?]", 25.08.10</ref> | ||
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==Council Board== | ==Council Board== | ||
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[[Elizabeth France]] Chairman<br> | [[Elizabeth France]] Chairman<br> | ||
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[[Sir Philip Mawer]] Chair of the implementation group during the formation of UKPAC<br> | [[Sir Philip Mawer]] Chair of the implementation group during the formation of UKPAC<br> | ||
| − | ===Industry representatives=== | + | ====Industry representatives==== |
[[Francis Ingham]] of [[PRCA]]<br> | [[Francis Ingham]] of [[PRCA]]<br> | ||
[[Keith Johnston]] of [[CIPR]]<br> | [[Keith Johnston]] of [[CIPR]]<br> | ||
[[Gill Morris]] of [[APPC]]<br> | [[Gill Morris]] of [[APPC]]<br> | ||
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| + | UKPAC is funded by the three founding bodies.<ref>CIPR, "[http://www.cipr.co.uk/sites/default/files/UKPAC%20FAQs.pdf What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?]", 25.08.10</ref> | ||
==Membership register== | ==Membership register== | ||
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==Contact, Resources, Notes== | ==Contact, Resources, Notes== | ||
Revision as of 13:59, 25 August 2010
The UK Public Affairs Council (UKPAC) is an organisation established in July 2010 with the aim of 'promoting independent regulation of the public affairs sector'.[1] UKPAC was formed by representatives from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC) and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA).
Contents
Background
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) 'sees UKPAC as an opportunity to create a meaningful register which distinguishes between those [lobbyists] who are ethical and transparent, and those who are not'.[2]
UKPAC definition of lobbying
- "Lobbying means in a professional capacity, attempting to influence, or advising those who wish to influence, the UK Government, Parliament, the devolved legislatures or administrations, regional or local government or other public bodies on any matter within their competence. This covers members who spend all or a significant amount of their time (for example at least 20% of their professional working time) on lobbying activities. Members who do less than 20% may register at their discretion".[3]
Governance
Council Board
Independent members
Elizabeth France Chairman
Sir George Kidd
Roger Sands
Sir Philip Mawer Chair of the implementation group during the formation of UKPAC
Industry representatives
Francis Ingham of PRCA
Keith Johnston of CIPR
Gill Morris of APPC
Funding
UKPAC is funded by the three founding bodies.[4]
Membership register
Contact, Resources, Notes
Contact
Address: The Secretary
Willow House
Willow Place
London
SW1P 1JH
Website: http://www.publicaffairscouncil.org.uk/
Resources
Notes
- ↑ UK Public Affairs Council website, accessed 25.08.10
- ↑ CIPR, "What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?", 25.08.10
- ↑ CIPR, "What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?", 25.08.10
- ↑ CIPR, "What is United Kingdom Public Affairs Council (UKPAC)?", 25.08.10
