um, you really should read the whole section before
you say that as you
have got it wrong.
You misunderstand me. If you give notice 21 days in advance,
everything is fine (but you need to hurry). It's if you don't give
notice and rely on the clause that says you don't have to if everyone
agrees to it that you need to be able to contact people.
It is clear from recent posts to this list that some
individuals might be
positioning themselves as possible candidates for election to the Board.
In that possibility may I draw people's attention to the following:
[snip quote]
Whilst it is highly possible that the present
Directors will agree to set
aside some part of the notice periods it would clearly not be acceptable
for candidates to be 'sprung' on members at the last minute. Could those
considering standing, therefore, please make themselves known to myself in
order that all may be informed.
I did ask what you wanted to do about that, you must have missed it.
We can't send written notification without being members, since it
requires a member's signature, so if you're not going to do the
paperwork until just before the AGM (which I have no problem with), it
will be necessary for the Directors to recommend whoever wants to
stand. I can send you the necessary information informally, however
(what does Companies House require? Name, Address, DOB? Anything
else?), is email sufficient?
It would also probably be of use to members if such
possible candidates
gave some detail as to their experience and capabilities for the task of
being a Company Director, eg. appropriate qualifications, other
directorships, etc., alongside age and background / involvement with WMF
and the projects.
I was expecting that to take place at the AGM itself, but we can start
the process now if people prefer. It may be best to wait until we have
a list of people standing so we know to what extent the positions are
contested. If there aren't more candidates than seats, then people
just need enough information to make sure the person isn't worse than
having the seat vacant, if there are more then people need enough
information to make a choice between candidates. People can, of
course, ask questions at the AGM if they want more info.