Council Decisions taken at the 673rd Council Meeting

This document does not stand itself as the official decisions of the Council, the official document of the Council remains the Minutes of the Council Meeting, after same was scrutinized at the next council meeting.

IPM Graduation Ceremony 2012 & Corporate Video Profile

Whilst all agreed that the event was well conducted and that the new corporate video was effective. It was also agreed to add a little solemnity to the event next year in line with university graduations.

The President explained on action taken by IPM to resolve the issue created by Mr. Jayantha Jayaratne who at the last minute refused to sponsor the best student’s gold medal after having done so for 10 years. The solution was to have an IPM President’s gold medal this year and which is to be followed in the future too.

Mrs. Sumithra Fernando volunteered to speak to Mr Jayantha Jayaratne on the future of the gold medal sponsored by him.

It was agreed to consider the following too for the best student as proposed by Mr. Shanka Fernando,

·         Complementary registration for next IPM HR conference.

·         Participation in next member exchange programme with NIPM India.  

·         Invitation to make brief presentation at the next IPM graduation ceremony.

IPM Market Research

A market research will be conducted by a professional research agency which was approved by the Council at a previous meeting. 03 quotations were received from well-known parties, and the basis of selection would be price, quality and meeting expectations.

Design an E- News Letter.

The President appreciated the work done by Mr. Aruna Dayantha and for his commitment in this regard. Said this is an achievement made for IPM in light of comments made at a previous meeting by a council member that those who loose at the AGM elections should not be co-opted to the council. CEO too appreciated the services rendered by Mr Dayantha to the IPM and said the staff too is very appreciative for the support he gives to IT matters.

All agreed to the proposal made by Mr Priyankara Seneviratne to generate revenue through the E-News letter.

Web based customer satisfaction survey for IPM stake holders

On the invitation of the Standing Committee Chairman, Dr Ajantha Dharmasiri, committee deputy chairman Mr. Aruna Dayanatha a presentation on survey results. Dr Dharmasiri proposed that student feed back be obtained on their biggest issue, their MOT. CEO requested to repeat the presentation to the IPM staff.

All Island marketing campaign for GCE A/L, School Leavers (After A/L Exam)

CEO informed that the campaign is a success with the PCGD programme income going above the budgeted. Hence Rs. 1.2 million spent on the campaign is covered.

IPM Staff Residential Training Program on Leadership and Evening Get Together on  12^th & 13^th November 2012 at Mass Fabric Park.(MIMT)

The budget was approved as per the breakdown mailed to Council members as requested at the last meeting.

Monthly Financial Review

Mr. Ajith Dammika-Manager Finance presented the highlights of previous month’s P&L and Balance Sheets. He explained even though the income is healthy sustaining same with the same products is going to be an issue unless new products are introduced.

In response CEO proposed and obtained approval in principle to negotiate with EDEXEL to globally endorse our programmes.

Maj Rohitha Amarapala proposed for IPM to take over a Kandy based hotel school now on offer and expand IPM presence in Kandy.  Mr PG Tennakoon to carry out a feasibility study under the guidance of CEO and submit report to the Council at next meeting.

Mr. Shanaka Fernando proposed for IPM to focus on industry based HR training such as hospitality utilizing above facility to which the CEO responded stating that a lead is already taken in this regard by signing a MOU related to the plantation industry.

Mr Shanaka Fernando proposed and Dr Ajantha Dharmasiri seconded that the Financial review for Sep 2012 is in order.

Mr Priyankara Seneviratne proposed and Council agreed to re-launch Negombo programmes.

Financial approvals granted

1. Quote from Abans for A/C to Canteen (3^rd Floor) – approved.
2. Permanent OD facility from HNB (as a stand by facility) – approved.
3. Grant of Rs 50,000.00 for Mr PG Tennakoon (on account of his beloved father’s funeral) – approved.
4. EPF / ETF deductions from Transport Allowances – approved.
5. Budget (with IPM funding) for Christmas party – approved subject to 50% of IPM funded amount returned within a year.
6. POC for E- learning – approved. 

Utilization of IPM building space more productively 

President explained to the Council that thoughtful engineering advice is required to explore the possibilities of using basement either as car park or conversion to extra class rooms & use of roof top to store approved items.

The Council approved the above proposal subject to detailed report from the engineering consultant who was instrumental for phase i and phase ii development of the building.