Forthcoming events Any other business. All nominations, supported by a proposer, a seconder and the candidates signature of approval, must be in the hands of the President or Secretary before the meeting. If no advance nominations are received for a post, verbal nominations may be made at the meeting by any member. Applications shall also be accepted if the post is uncontested. These nominations as usual require to be seconded.
Elections are by simple majority of members present.
Procedure shall be established by the Chairman of the meeting. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted. At least two weeks notice of an EGM shall be given to the Society, except in emergencies. An emergency EGM may be held immediately, but any decisions which it reaches are subject to ratification at a full EGM two weeks later, or at the AGM whichever is first. Ratification of an emergency EGM shall be by two-thirds majority of those present and voting at the subsequent full EGM or AGM 8.