It will also elect a Branch Delegate and a deputy to carry the votes to Conference. If your branch doesn't get its remits to the NBA in time, they might still be considered, but only if not more than two delegates at Conference object. Voting at the Remits Meeting Voting on remits at the branch meeting is based on a weighted voting strength. Ordinary members and Life members get one vote each. Associate members and Honorary members do not get any votes.
Commercial members get votes based on the number of hives for which they paid a levy.
If there is any argument about voting and whether or not someone has paid or the hive numbers, record all details and keep a separate record of the votes. Refer any problem to the Executive Secretary. You may find it convenient at the remit meeting to have pieces of card to write the voting strengths for each member to give to them. Members can then hold the card in the air to make the tallying of votes in the different categories somewhat easier. Abstain from voting.