All invitees should inform the Secretariat of their intention to participate in an
AGM in writing at least two weeks in advance. If that invitee is an organisation,
it must nominate, in writing, one spokesperson.
5.
Conduct of the Meeting
5.1
Chairperson
The Chairperson of Forum Councillors must preside as Chairperson at each
AGM and shall be responsible for the control of all sessions of the meeting and
for ensuring that the Rules of Procedure are adhered to. Any question arising
relating to the order of business, procedure or conduct of the meeting must be
referred to the Chairperson whose decision is final.
If that Chairperson is not present, or not willing to act as Chairperson of the
meeting, the full member institutions present must elect a Chairperson of the
meeting.
5.2
Agenda
The Forum Councillors shall approve the provisional agenda prepared by the
Secretariat.
This rule above accords with clauses 13.4 and 13.5(a) of the Constitution and Section 249U of
the Act.
5.3
Business to be discussed
The business of an AGM shall be the consideration of the annual financial
report, directors' report and auditor's report, the fixing of the auditor's
remuneration and any other item on the Agenda approved by the Forum
Councillors.
The Forum Councillors must present the following reports to the AGM:
•
The financial report;
•
The directors’ report;
•
The auditors’ report.
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