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| ===== Voting Procedures ===== | ===== Voting Procedures ===== | ||
| - | Voting is by simple majority of those present and eligible to vote with no minimum number necessary for the meeting to be quorate. The Chairman | + | Voting is by simple majority of those present and eligible to vote with no minimum number necessary for the meeting to be quorate. The Chair shall hold the casting vote. The Council Members page gives a list of those eligible to vote. Although an individual is free to represent more than one Group, nobody is entitled to more than one vote. |
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| + | ===== Representatives ===== | ||
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| + | Representatives are vital to the smooth running of BCA. They help ensure the interests of all Constituent Bodies, Regional Councils and Committees are accommodated. However the role can be very demanding, particularly when immediate spur-of-the-moment decisions are requested at meetings. Therefore the following principles should apply to representatives: | ||
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| + | - A representative is empowered to agree matters on behalf of the Body they represent, unless instructed specifically to the contrary by that Body. | ||
| + | - However, a representative can also say that they do not feel able to express the view of the Body they represent. In this case, if at all possible, they should be given a chance to refer the matter back to their Body for clarification. | ||
| + | - In view of the delays resulting from a referral back, it is sensible to avoid the need for this by effective communication in advance. Therefore prior warning of potential areas of discussion and decisions that will need to be made should be given if at all possible, ideally on the meeting agenda. The onus here is on whoever is requesting a decision to ensure it is communicated to the Secretary to put onto the agenda. | ||
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| - | //Formally adopted at 2012 AGM. Last review: 11/06/12// | + | //Formally adopted at January 2020 Council Meeting. Last review: 11/01/20// |