2008/10/2 Daniel Lawson <daniel(a)meta.net.nz>:
And if this motion or one rescinding the rule that it applies to isn't passed, only current paid up (2007-2008) members of WLUG can vote or run for committee at this AGM.
I should have looked at the Charter ( http://wlug.org.nz/WlugCharter ) before posting last time! Anyway, a couple of points following on from Daniel's comment ... 1. There doesn't seem to be a requirement that a nominee for the 2008/9 committee must have been a 2007/8 member. There is just the implied requirement of being an existing member - and the membership form could have been signed just prior to the meeting. I don't think there's anything odd in a "new" committee nominee not having voting rights at the AGM. 2. Nothing is stated about giving the committee power to co-opt if insufficient members are appointed at the AGM. The only mention is for replacing committee members. 3. Requests to join WLUG can't be retrospective. It's too late to become a 2007/8 member. I'm becoming firmly of the opinion that the status quo should remain. Michael