At an AGM can a proposition be made from the floor of the meeting?

Question

If there has not been sufficient time prior to the AGM to give notice of a proposition properly seconded, can such a proposition be made from the floor of the AGM during the meeting at an appropriate time.

Answer 1

It depends on the constitution of the organisation.

Answer 2

most AGM's have an 'any other business' section, thats possibly a good time to raise it, better yet approach the organisation before the meting, inform them of your viewpoint and see if they will accomodate it - in some cases its best to pre warn in case of timing problems.

as to whether the propostion can be accepted, or even voted on, that is entirely down to the organsiations constitution and its officers. they may elect, or be forced, to take the matter on board and discuss it at a normal board / committee meeting.

If you try to bounce the meeting with what may be seen as a hostile motion, then I think its higjly unlilkely that what ever is discussed or even voted on outside the agenda will be accepted. its likely it will be killed off by discussion after the event.

Answer 3

In every agenda for an AGM, the last item would be "any other point with the permission of the Chair". Under this item you can raise your point. It is for the Chairperson to allow or not to allow it.

Answer 4

As above, depends upon the constitution.

They can choose to allow you, or not to allow you, to make one.

If you're persistent enough, then you can usually get them to take notice

Answer 5

only if the constitution allows it, and even then only if the chairman of the meeting allows it.

Answer 6

ever tried the ceiling ? or the back door ? the toilets ...of course

Answer 7

This should be included under AOB....