Do reports for an AGM need to be sent with the notice of the meeting?
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 […]
Governance questions answered by David Julian Price — covering board meetings, committee structure, voting rights, constitutional procedures, and more.
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Dellys from Mackay in Australia has asked this question: Can a motion passed at an AGM attended by 50 people be rescinded 6 months later […]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 […]