This rule above accords with clause 13.6 of the Constitution 5.7 Decision-making Decisions at AGMs will, as far as possible, be arrived at by consensus. Where the Chairperson deems that there is no consensus the matter will be decided by a majority of votes by hand. Only full member institutions may vote on agenda items and each full member institution present has one vote. A proxy, attorney or representative is entitled to a separate vote for each full member institution that the person represents. Where the votes are equal the proposed resolution is lost. Candidate and associate member institutions do not have voting rights. This rule above accords with clauses 13.7, 13.8 and 13.9 of the Constitution. 5.8 Working language of AGMs The working language of the meetings of the APF shall be English. 6. The APF secretariat 6.1 Role The Secretariat shall facilitate the work of the AGMs of the full member institutions by: (i) Providing necessary advice, clarifications, inputs and information; (ii) Acting as resource persons – particularly in the preparation of background papers; and (iii) Summarising discussions and preparing the final report of the meeting. 6.2 Reporting The Secretariat will publish the executive summary of the AGM within 60 days of the meeting being held. 7. Adoption and Amendment of Rules of Procedure 7.1 Adoption and Amendment These Rules shall come into force on adoption by the Forum Councillors, will remain in force until amended by the Forum Councillors, and can be amended by the Forum Councillors as required. 7.2 Matters not covered by the Rules 6