5.3    There is a quorum at a general meeting if the number of full members personally present is at least ten or 10 per cent of the members if lesser

 

5.4    The Chairman or (if the Chairman is unable or unwilling to do so) some other member elected by those present chairs at a general meeting

 

5.5    Except where otherwise provided in this Constitution, every issue at a general meeting is determined by a simple majority of the votes cast by the full members present in person

 

5.6    Except for the Chairman of the meeting, who has a second or casting vote, every full member present in person is entitled to one vote on every issue

 

5.7    An AGM must be held in March every year

 

5.8    At an AGM the members:

 

5.8.1    receive the accounts of the Association for the previous financial year

 

5.8.2    receive the report of the Management Committee on the Association’s activities since the previous AGM

 

5.8.3     elect for the following year from among the members of the Association the President, Chairman, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Grants and Publicity, Coaching Coordinator, Senior Ladies Representative, Senior Mens Representative, Junior Athletes Representative and the Race/Meetings Organiser

 

5.8.4    appoint an auditor or independent examiner for the Association as required

 

5.8.5    may confer upon on any individual (with their consent) the honorary title of Life Member of the Association

 

 

 

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