Eligibility Votes - March 2022

[David Deary]

We actually need an AGM. Covid-19 is a reasonable excuse but we're well beyond it being used as an explanation for not having a meeting. We're in a very different place to where we were 2 years ago. OTB chess is returning. We can have a hybrid meeting at any point and it would be more effective than the current process (see Adam's points). I think the sooner the better.

I actually think this current vote is a breach of the constitution. The constitution cannot be amended outwith an AGM or SGM. To propose otherwise is Executive overreach in my opinion.

I voted against Motion 1 on the basis I don't believe the constitution can be amended by an online vote without a General Meeting.

I abstained on Motion 2.

It strikes me that we're in this mess because of cack handed motions with unintended consequences. We're falling into the same trap again here by attempting to amend the constitution in this way.

Where is the option to expand the eligibility to include grandparents? I expect that is the neatest solution and is in step with most sports in the UK. I also think it would stand more chance of passing the 2/3s threshold. I'd vote for it assuming it was properly constituted which this vote is not.