Comments for Master Of Meetings

Comment on Deliberative votes by Carol Jones

Carol Jones — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:38:56 +0000

Dear Sir

I think that you might be wrong regarding a second or casting vote. The “or” is used disjunctively. My understanding is that a Chairman can exercise a first vote, and then where there is an equality of votes he can cast a second vote which has the effect of breaking the tie. The “or casting vote” means that where a Chairman has not cast a first vote, and there is an equality of votes, he has the power to break the tie by using his casting vote. In these circumstances it is not a “second” vote but a “casting” vote.

I work in Local Government and this is how we operate it, but I’d be interested to have your views.

Regards

Comment on Annual General Meeting minutes by Stella Hewat

Stella Hewat — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:11:43 +0000

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Kind Regards

Stella Hewat

Comment on Rescission of motions by Ray Steen

Ray Steen — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:16:48 +0000

Good afternoon
Our mens bowls recently held a special general meeting to merge with the ladies club. Motion “endorse the continuation of investigations into amalgamation of mens & ladies bowls clubs” Motion defeated. 44 members present out of 180.Do we have to have a recession of motion or may we move a new motion to amalgamate with ladies club? Members have required a revote on the issue.

Which of your books is suitable for our club?

Thank you.

Regards

Ray

Comment on Annual General Meeting minutes by Na Ladabouche

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Comment on Confirming minutes when the people are no longer around by Alice

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Comment on Main motion or substantive motion? Which term to use. by mc

mc — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:16:58 +0000

“Main” (as a noun) suggests that there is only one, the main one. “Substantive” (as an adjective) describes this type of motion well.

This use of the term “motion” is more unusual to more people than the idea of something being “substantial”. If someone understands “substantial”, they should be able to quickly pick up the idea of “substantive”.

Comment on Annual General Meeting minutes by Vernetta Bonton

Vernetta Bonton — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:02:30 +0000

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Comment on Rescission of motions by Joanne Witchard

Joanne Witchard — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:07:04 +0000

Dose the people proposing and seconding the resision motion, have to be present at the special general meeting?

Comment on What is the difference between an ordinary meeting and a special meeting? by Kathy DeLoach

Kathy DeLoach — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:42:16 +0000

I am new to taking minutes. I have done three so far. Last night we did not have many people there, so it was announced it would be an “informational meeting”. I am not sure how to do the minutes.

Comment on What are the main authorities or references for meeting procedure in Australia and New Zealand by Natalie Hopkirk

Natalie Hopkirk — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:52:31 +0000

I have questions – I understand that 2 weeks notice should be given before an AGM, is it necessary for the reports that will be presented to the AGM be available 2 weeks in advance? (For a small organisation)

Should notices of motion be be presented 2 weeks in advance, especially if they are to affect the governance of the same organisation? Should such motions be rejected/delayed if they are not tabled until the actual AGM meeting?

I would be grateful for your comments.
Natalie.