I received this question from Andrew in Hong Kong: I work in a social service organization. Due to the outspread of the COVID-19, most of
Casting votes is an issue that has come up recently with a client. They sound simple but there is a little bit behind them. Firstly,
I have been asked this question by a subscriber in the Philippines. Can I raise a point of order even during the announcement of other
Richard from Australia has made a comment and asked this question: In an answer to Carmen you said “The AGM minutes only need to be signed by
This question has come from John, in Australia It is not necessary to have an independent chairperson unless a) your rules dictate it; or, b)
It’s been calculated that the “average” adult makes 35,000 decisions every day. It seems a bit high to me but who am I to argue
There are a number of books on meeting procedure in Australia and New Zealand. CAUTION: Your organisation may use a book called “Robert’s Rules” (often
A question has been received from John of Ballajura in WA. We had a person who is unfinancial but used to be a member attend
Peter has asked the following question: How do minutes become confirmed if the persons present at the meeting when a decision was adopted are no
Lee has written the following question: What happens when the ‘status quo’ is ambiguous? In this example half of a committee thinks a committee member is not
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