The Cheshire has a financial year ending in December and the AGM is held in the following April. The AGM is held to receive the annual accounts, to appoint auditors and to elect directors. Members can ask questions and make comments - they may also ask for the agenda to include a resolution to be discussed and voted on at the AGM, providing they are qualified under the Society's rules and have enough support from other members. Occasionally a society will organise a Special General Meeting to discuss a specific topic. Members can ask the Society to organise such a meeting.
Members can vote on proposals put forward at general meetings.
Members unable to attend a meeting can appoint proxies to attend and vote on their behalf. The Cheshire will automatically send you a proxy form. Members can vote on proposed changes to the memorandum and rules of the Society. The memorandum describes those activities that the Society can undertake. At the moment any addition to the memorandum must be approved by all eligible voting members.