1. Introduction

Proxy voting is allowed for all formal motions under Item 2 of the published Order of Business. These motions are reproduced below.

All current members of SCA and SJCA are eligible to record proxy votes by using this form which will be published on the website around 8 August 2001, or can be obtained on request to Sam Collins.

The proxy form must be completed, signed and returned to Sam Collins, PO Box 167, 15 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6AQ, to reach him by close of business on 17 August 2001.

All proxy votes cast will be displayed at the Inaugural Meeting.

2. Formal Motions

2.1 Incorporation of Chess Scotland and adoption of the Constitution

The following proposed amendments are with reference to draft 10 of the Constitution, published on 31 July 2001. The amendments are proposed and seconded by members of the Merger Steering Group.

2.1.1 Amendment 1

The first sentence of 5.4 should read: "Where the Individual member is under the age of 16, the parent or guardian of that Individual member is granted an automatic proxy on behalf of the Individual member if the member concerned is not voting in his or her own right."

2.1.2 Amendment 2

In 6.2, replace "six" by "three".

2.1.3 Amendment 3

In 12.4, delete the comma before "and only if"

2.1.4 Adoption of the Constitution as amended

Draft 10 of the Constitution, as modified by motions 2.1.1-2.1.3.

2.2 Election of Office Bearers

The following nominations are proposed and seconded by members of the Merger Steering Group.

President: John Glendinning

Executive Director: Bill Boyd

Strategy Director: John Glendinning

Schools Project Director: Rod Tweedie

Technical Director: Ken Stewart

Home Chess Director: Alex McFarlane

Finance Director: Mac McKenzie

International Director: Alan Minnican

FIDE/ECU Delegate: John Glendinning

Junior Auditor: Joe McAdam

2.3 Election of Auditor

The following nominations are proposed and seconded by members of the Merger Steering Group.

Auditor: Keith Oswald