[UK-TUG] Additional statements in support of motions

Joseph Wright joseph.wright at morningstar2.co.uk
Wed Nov 13 13:46:40 CET 2019


On 13/11/2019 12:41, Joseph Wright wrote:
> Dear Member,
> 
> In order to encourage the highest possible turnout in voting on AGM 
> motions by members who cannot attend, I have invited proposers to submit 
> additional statements in support of their motions. I will circulate 
> those shortly.
> 
> As a reminder, voting electronically on motions is possible by email to 
> me (joseph.wright at morningstar2.co.uk) up to the start of the AGM (14:00 
> on Saturday). There are seven motions before the AGM:
> 
> 1. That the membership fee for new member in 2020 be £10, and that there
>     be no fee for membership renewal.
>     (Proposed by Joseph Wright as Secretary)
> 
> 2. That there be a Special General Meeting in May or June 2020, whose
>     sole purpose is to discuss motions related to the dissolution of
>     UK-TUG.
>     (Proposed by Jonathan Fine)
> 
> 3. That the incoming committee give details to members within three
>     months of how UK-TUG continues to operate in accord with the
>     constitution.
>     (Proposed by Jay Hammond)
> 
> 4. That the incoming committee give details to members within three
>     months of how UK-TUG continues to promote TeX use, particularly with
>     reference to the community beyond current members.
>     (Proposed by Jay Hammond)
> 
> 5. That if the incoming committee is unable to address actions from
>     Motions 3 and 4, the committee will call a special general meeting
>     (SEGM) to take place between 80 days and 110 days after the AGM. The
>     SEGM should consider a motion to dissolve UK-TUG plus other motions
>     which may be tabled in the fashion described by the Constitution. The
>     motion to dissolve must include details of how UK-TUG material will
>     be archived and where residual funds will be distributed.
>     (Proposed by Jay Hammond)
> 
> 6. That UK-TUG should be dissolved.
>     (Proposed by David Carlisle)
> 
> 7. That if Motion 6 is passed, any remaining funds after liabilities
>     have been discharged should be distributed to TUG and DANTE to
>     further support TeX activities.
>     (Proposed by David Carlisle)
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Joseph Wright
> Secretary, UK-TUG

Should any member who has already voted wish to alter their registered 
votes, please contact me and this will be arranged.

Regards,

Joseph Wright


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