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10 February 2010
The Irish Women In Business AGM will be held, next Tuesday 23rd Feb in The Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare from 7-9pm. We cannot stress how important it is for members to attend this meeting as motions will be taken to shape the organisation for the coming year. Here is a brief outline of what will happen at the AGM. We look forward to welcoming you, please mail us your attendance or apologies (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) it is VITAL you let us know if you are attending or not.An Annual General Meeting, commonly referred to as an AGM, is a formal meeting which is held once a year. It is a legal requirement for voluntary organisations that have company status. It is good practice for charities to have an AGM to act as a review of the year. Although it is a formal meeting, it can also be a good opportunity to communicate with members, clients, partners and other interested parties.
Timing
Again, each organisation should find guidance in its Constitution regarding when an AGM should take place. It does need to take place following the end of your financial year when accounts have been audited.
Board Nominations.
Your Constitution should also give guidance on electing board members. It is advisable to ask for nominations before the AGM, which should be proposed and seconded. Check whether your constitution has rules about who is allowed to stand as a board member. The founder of IWIB (Tara Wilson Black) will be electing the board members based on funding & resources given to the organisation to help it thrive.
Publicity and Invitations
It is usual for organisations to be required to give advance notice of the AGM. Your Constitution may state that this notice needs to be made public, e.g. through the local newspaper, and by writing to members 21 days prior to the event. A copy of the agenda should be sent along with the invitation. Board members should attend, and normally staff and other volunteers are encouraged to attend. Invitations may also go out to clients, and local decision-makers as appropriate.
Venue
The venue needs to be as accessible as possible. Try to find out beforehand if attendees have particular requirements, e.g. wheelchair access, translation services. It is useful if the venue has a microphone.
Running the AGM
The AGM is normally conducted by the Chair of the organisation. Minutes of the meeting should be taken by the Secretary. A typical AGM agenda will cover the following items:
• Opening remarks/Welcome
• Apologies
• Presentation of Accounts (Treasurer)
• Adoption of Accounts
• Motions to be put to the AGM
• Any Other Competent Business
• Closing remarks
Apologies
Apologies from individuals who have been unable to attend are read out and recorded.
Presentation of Accounts
The accounts are presented by the Treasurer. It is usual for copies of the accounts to be given to those attending. The Treasurer will highlight some of the figures in the accounts, explaining any that need explanation, and give a general overview of the financial position of the organisation. It is usual for them to thank the auditor/independent examiner if appropriate..
Motions to be put to the AGM
A Motion to be put to an AGM should usually be received by the organisation an agreed time before the AGM, so that it might be included with the papers sent out to those attending. Some organisations do not allow motions to be put at the AGM on the spur of the moment. Motions may take a number of forms.
Any Other Competent Business
Some organisations choose not to include this on the agenda. AOCB can double the length of a meeting and throw up many unexpected questions and comments. On the other hand, it can be a useful opportunity for those who are involved with, or interested in your organisation to have their say.
Conclusion of Business
The meeting is formally brought to a close by the Chair.
We truly hope you will make the effort to attend the AGM as urgent matters need to be discussed and petitioned which will effect ALL members.
Kindest regards
Admin
Members can download the Annual Report it's “in your account”. Here is the link you need to be logged into your account to access http://www.irishwomeninbusiness.ie/index.php/account/downloads/ It’s important to stress all invoices, sales/purchases receipts, cheque/lodgement books, bank statements etc etc were on view at the AGM. Dolores Quigley from Bank of Ireland was also there to reinforce the accounts are true/correct and were audited by an independent auditor not connected to IWIB in any shape or form. All membership went into building the community to provide members with a website, seminars and everything else a professional organisation requires to operate on a daily basis. Return to News list
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