Natalie from New Zealand has asked this question. She asks: I understand that 2 weeks notice should be given before an AGM. Is it necessary
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
Dellys from Mackay in Australia has asked this question: Can a motion passed at an AGM attended by 50 people be rescinded 6 months later
Max from Tasmania has asked this question: A motion was passed at a recent meeting and has been acted on. My question is it appears
Angela from Windsor, Ontario in Canada has asked this question. The only things that generally need to be recorded in minutes are those in attendance
Kevin from Fresno in the USA has asked this question. This is very similar to a post I made a couple of weeks ago, but
Tony from Subiaco has asked this question. The answer confuses some people but it is in fact very simple. Once a motion has been moved
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
I have received a question from Liza: Can you provide an example of a Special General Meeting? A Special General Meeting has the same status
Hilary of Pingrup, Western Australia has asked about the merging of two clubs. There are a number of issues to be considered when two clubs
Lainie has asked this question: Is there a correct methord of keeping a members register? The Members Register is something that most voluntary organisations need
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
When is a member no longer financial? This is a common question. I have seen legal advice which gives the following answer but you must
A question has been asked by Helen in Western Australia: I recently attended a meeting where the required quorum wasn’t present – the 3 of
This question has been asked by Amanda in Adelaide, South Australia. “We have a constitution for our organisation which says that a person can be
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
Jackie has asked the following question: Last year’s agm mintues have been sent out for a meeting later this month. My name has been used
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
Tepora Wright has asked the following question: What is the difference between an ordinary meeting and a special meeting? The best way to think of
Tepora Wright has asked the following question: Do you have to table minutes of an ordinary meeting at a special meeting? I hate being pedantic,
I have received the following question: “In the absence of a constitution, can a motion passed at an AGM be rescinded 18 years later by
Bon has asked the following question: What can you do if you are unable to locate the preceding AGM minutes due to poor record keeping
In a reply to my post about rescission motions, Jason from Victoria has added some really good comments. Thanks Jason. Jason says: “in some cases,
Sounds like a tricky question doesn’t it? The issue is easy to understand when you understand the meaning of a “general” meeting. There are really
There are several types of meetings. Most are called ordinary or regular meetings. Some are special meetings. Sometime the term extraordinary meeting is used. Then
Here is a list of books on meeting procedure for Australia and New Zealand. General books on meeting procedure Meeting Procedure Made Easy By David
Terri of Cupertino in California, USA has asked this question. The answer is in two parts. The first is to do with legislation or laws
Alan of New South Wales has asked this question and mentioned that a member of his group has pointed out that Robert’s Rules may not
Terry from Morley has asked about Treasurer’s reports. He is in a not for profit association and he serves on the executive committee. Their treasurer
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