MTBA AGM- presidential vote
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I received it OK
I have received the MTBA emails on the AGM ok. I'm also amazed at some of the nitpicking tripe and vitriol above. I hope some of the those above are not on the Committee.
I have received the MTBA emails on the AGM ok. I'm also amazed at some of the nitpicking tripe and vitriol above. I hope some of the those above are not on the Committee.
Correct - all clubs usually have to have a set of well defined rules but the unfortunate part is that the MTBA constitution does not do this. In fact, if you read the constitution (dated 17 January 2010 and as published on the MTBA web site) there are a number of glaring errors - one of which (Rule 22 (3) ) is the rule which refers you to another rule supposedly saying HOW the notice of the AGM notification should be laid out. The only problem? The rule it refers you to (rule 38 (1) ) is a rule about what MBA should do with any assets in the case of MTBA being wound up!
Also missing, which is usually found in most associations constitution, is any reference to HOW an AGM, Special or general meeting should be handled if it is postponed or cancelled.
Either the constitution posted on the MTBA web site is not the correct one OR changes have been made along the way over the years and mistakes and ommissions haven't been picked up. So, maybe someone with a little 'legal background' can state how this should be handled?
And the obvious reason for the sudden turnaround to 'cancel' the meeting and not 'postpone' it? Simple really - the initial announcement that nominations had been voided was ummm how do I say this <cough> not quite legal would be a good term. Now, if anyone wants to trawl through the Acts Incorporations Act 1991 and the Associations Incorporation Regulations they may find some interesting reading (if any statute can be said to be 'interesting'). If you read Rule 22 (3) and the rule it refers to, the the stated reason for 'voiding' the nominations simply does not hold up ergo any nominations received should still be valid (and if push comes to shove - or court, whichever happens first
) they probably would be found to still be valid. I'm sure there is at least one of the nominees who would prefer it to happen this way!Now isn't that right Mr. Andrew G. T.?
Actually it is up to the Association to ensure compliance. Enforcement is left to the relevant government department entrusted by Parliament to administer the Act.
Unless you are prepared to mount a supreme court action (at least in Qld) to challenge any decision an Incorporated Association makes, they the Executive have the final and binding say. The Attorney Generals Dept, who administers the said act, does'nt want to know about it as it is deemed to be an internal matter.
Provided they have followed the 'rules' - if they haven't then the appropriate govt department (in this case ACT) can, and will, act on behalf of the complainant. This however, isn't and doesn't necessarily apply here yet - the postponement/cancellation of the meeting, however, isn't covered in the constitution and, therefore, up in the air (principally in relation to the so-called 'voided' nominatons and the reason(s) behind this action).
What position do you want to be nominated for? Pres, Sec, Vice-Pres, Treas? Or all of them
(Oh hang on - thought you were someone else... whoops )
akashra
Eats Squid
Indeed - there are a lot of people I've spoken to who now that they actually know the AGM is coming up where they had no idea about it previously, plan to put their hands up and get involved. This can be only a good thing.
BB1
Likes Dirt
I am an MTBA member and the only email I have ever received on the subject is the one announcing the AGM had been postponed...
Anyway, for my two cents, I can tell you that my Club president is very pissed off at MTBA given that no clubs up here (e.g. not just ours, but most) receive no assistance from MTBA for pretty much anything, and I'd like to point out that the clubs give MTBA the majority of their funding.
I just hope that the breadth of this debate indicates that there is actually some talent out there and will give MTBA some direction. Whoever gets in, please remember that regular communication with your stakeholders (especially those that pay the bills) will go a very long way. If your long term vision is X, then let it be known!
Anyway, for my two cents, I can tell you that my Club president is very pissed off at MTBA given that no clubs up here (e.g. not just ours, but most) receive no assistance from MTBA for pretty much anything, and I'd like to point out that the clubs give MTBA the majority of their funding.
I just hope that the breadth of this debate indicates that there is actually some talent out there and will give MTBA some direction. Whoever gets in, please remember that regular communication with your stakeholders (especially those that pay the bills) will go a very long way. If your long term vision is X, then let it be known!
normdouglas
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Jack of all trades - legal expert as well...