Fragile X Society Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are an important occasion in the Fragile X Society's year. They are an opportunity to reflect upon the successes and challenges of the previous year, to review and approve the charity's financial accounts and for the membership to vote on key issues, including electing members to the Board of Directors. Our board volunteer their time to lead and govern the charity. If you are interested in finding about more about becoming a Director, you can do so here. In order to become a Director of the Fragile X Society, a formal process must be followed which includes completing the nomination form which can be downloaded here.
Notice of AGM
In 2019, our AGM will take place at 1.15pm-1.45pm in the Leonard Deacon Lecture Theatre, Wolfson Centre for Medical Education, Birmingham Medical School, during our September Conference. Of note, there is a fee to attend the September Conference, however, anyone can attend just the AGM section of the day free of charge.
AGM Agenda
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held 29th September 2018
3. Review of wording of Memorandum and Articles
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Update of gendered language
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Review of auditing practices (allowing flexibility in line with company and charity law)
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Review of communication regarding AGM (allowing digital methods)
4. To receive the Report of the Directors
5. To receive the Independently Examined accounts for the year ending 28th February 2019 and the Auditors report
6. To elect up to 6 members to the Board of Directors
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Four directors (Kirsten Johnson, Lucia Elghali, Talvinder Nothey & Gaia Scerif) has reached the end of a three-year terms but will be standing for re-election. Two new candidates are standing for election: Andrew Clarke & Alex Case. Three members of the board are retiring: Kathryn Silk, Elizabeth Leath & Craig McDonald. We thank all of our Directors for volunteering their time and expertise.
7. To appoint Independent Examiners
8. Any other business (please contact us by Monday 2nd September with any items)
Unable to attend the AGM? Information about Proxy Forms
If you are a member of the charity but are unable to attend the AGM, you are able to submit a proxy form so that another member of the charity may vote on your behalf. Proxy forms are available here. Proxy forms must be returned to us via post (address available in the footer at the bottom of this web page) or by email (info@fragilex.org.uk) by Monday 2nd September.