AGM Candidates

[David G Congalton]

Solution: no-one should have more than 3 proxies

I wholeheartedly agree with Andrew Muir on the principle of this. Three seems like a reasonable number although I would be more inclined to align with the UK electoral system.

Who can vote on my behalf?

Anyone can be your proxy as long as they are eligible to vote in that type of election and they are willing to vote on your behalf.

You cannot be a proxy for more than two people at any one election, unless they are a close relative.

More questions about voting by proxy? Have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.

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However, the issue with Chess Scotland is the diverse location of the members in relation to the location of the AGM. George Murphy's suggestion -

To an extent, our proxy vote mirrors the postal vote. The difference lies in how it is organised. Instead of trusting Harry, Dick or Tom to do one’s bidding, the CS member who wishes to cast a proxy vote should be required to send in his vote to the Executive Director - or other appointed CS official - by a cut-off date.

would address the issue in relation to voting for positions on the board and council, while the suggestion of broadcasting the meeting via the internet has been muted at previous meetings and may offer a solution to those residing a distance from the AGM venue, who would like to influence or be influenced by the discussions on the AGM motions. This would save time and money for those who would otherwise have to travel some distance to exercise their right as a CS member.

I believe the CS system of proxy voting has been on the radar for some time but has not been targeted. Perhaps, if this has not already been addressed by a competent motion, it could be brought up under AOCB, with a view to having a small group of people examine the options and make recommendations to the membership for discussion at an EGM.