AGM today (Consequences for noticeboard)

[Andy Howie]

Ian,
You and Hamish are still officials of CS, and also I assume that motions were discussed after
the elections, then I can argue that the motion came from an executive board member.

I really think that the consequences fo CS will be disastrous for the organisation. Are the board and council seriously trying to stifle debate because by restricting the right of reply does not help the promotion of transparency.
How much of the chess playing population is a member of CS?
Non members by playing in clubs and tournaments are making their contribution
and if their only means of being heard is via the forum, then this motion denies them that chance, then I will speak out.
I know the motion passed, but that doesn't make it right

Stevie

Your first sentence is flawed.  Ian had no way of knowing if he was in a contested post or not.  Both the motion and the indication of wanting to serve have to be sent in by the same date.  The motion came from two members, not from the board.  The first they knew about it was when I published the list of motions.  

The motion was voted on by members of Chess Scotland.  That is their right as the board is run by Chess Scotland.  The vote was not close 67.5% for the motion, 20% against and 12.5% abstained.

AGM is sovereign and always will be.  That means there is no way I can overturn the decision, neither can Jim, neither can Ian or David (all four members of the Exec Board).  

Whilst I may have reservations about the motion, the AGM has spoken and I will abide by it