If we end up in a situation where nothing defines the number of directors, that's a problem that needs rectifying before an election process can begin.

But in any other situation we know how stuff is supposed to work even if the language can be claimed to be ambiguous.

I tend to operate on the assumption that members of the charity will behave like adults.

On 12 April 2013 13:00, Deryck Chan <deryckchan@gmail.com> wrote:
> On that note I do side with James - it does say "Election Rules".

As I've said, the title is irrelevant. The rules say "The maximum
number of directors shall be seven." It doesn't say "elected
directors".

It is possible a court would interpret it as meaning elected directors
in light of the amended articles, but I don't think it is obvious that
they would. The rule as it stands is perfectly clear and unambiguous
and is possible to implement, so there is no need to look for
alternative interpretations or consider intent.

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