Special Resolution

To change Rule 26b by adding 26b(iii) as follows:

New Rule 26b

Rule 26b. The board must declare a membership cancelled if:

i. the whereabouts of a member is not known and has not been known for at least two years.

ii. the member is not presently active and has not been active within the meaning of rule 10 b in the past 2 years.

iii. The member does not pay their membership account in full (i.e. bring the balance to zero (or in credit)) at least once in any two-year period.

Proposed: John Tennock

Seconded: Wayne Skinner

The full text of this rule change is included in the attached document.

Rationale

Despite the measures we have adopted over the years to support members in maintaining active membership, it remains possible for members to unfairly continue enjoying the major benefits of membership while remaining financially inactive. Changing Rule 26b in this way provides a ‘last resort’ sanction to prevent this situation arising.

The current overdues report and every Invoice/Statement/Overdue Reminder already shows the date on which each member last paid in full so this situation is easily identified by both directors and delinquent payment members.

Ordinary Resolution

Change the payment terms on Work Levies from 365 days to 334 days.

Proposed: John Tennock

Seconded: Wayne Skinner

Special Resolution and Ordinary Resolution for meeting on 14-12-2024