I have received the following question: “In the absence of a constitution, can a motion passed at an AGM be rescinded 18 years later by
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,
Sybille from Queensland has asked the following question: Do you actually have to read the minutes from the previous year’s AGM at the next AGM
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
Karen from Doubleview in Western Australia has asked about the protocol when vacating the chair to make a presentation. Presiding over a meeting as the
Andrea from Koroop in Victoria, Australia has asked: “Can the president move a motion at a meeting? What law is this held under?” The short
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
This question is common and the answer is fairly simple. In Australia and New Zealand it is custom to have every motion seconded. Whether it
The issue of apologies seem innocent enough but there can be a sting in the tail. Firstly, just what are apologies? They are NOT a list
A deliberative vote is a vote given to a person because they are a member of the group. The term is usually applied to people
The terms “formal motion” and “procedural motion” mean exactly yhe same thing. They are motions which act upon the processes or predured being followed in
The term “substantive motion” has been around for a long time and is the term most Australian authorities use. The term “main motion” is used
Osmund of Perth has asked a question about the procedural motion “That the meeting proceeds to the next business”. His specific question is, what exactly
Di from country New South Wales, Australia has asked a question about rescission of motions. Rescission motions are always tricky – not in procedure but
The Terminology Minefield Here are some common terms that some people are not clear about. It is by no means an exhaustive list. An expanded
What must the chair do when a point of order is raised? Immediately a point of order is raised the chair must stop the speaker
Examples of correct “Points of Order” … point of order Mr Chairperson,… the speaker is not speaking to the motion. … point of order, ….
A point of order is a tool, which is used to draw attention to a breach in rules, an irregularity in procedure, the irrelevance or
Here I will be commenting on issues which arise from clients and general issues relating to everything to do with meetings. You are welcome to
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