Slalom ACM
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:18 pm
I will (as previously) post the motions as threads
The first motion is a ‘tidying’ motion, standardising terminology. This motion is not thought to be contentious so is marked 75 / 25 and will be handled under regulation 5.9 (page 190) and voted on immediately. If the motion receives 75% support it will be immediately adopted, if it fails to receive 25% support it is immediately lost. If the motion gains support of between 25% and 75% it will be debated.
At the 2014 ACM, a motion was passed to introduce Portable Points. There are three motions relating to this, one to reverse this motion and not introduce portable points, one to defer to the next ACM and one to refine the actual rules proposed. In order to allow a fuller of this reversing motion, and to promote understanding of the impact of Portable points, I have attached two, 1-page summaries of the impacts of portable points, one written for paddlers, the other for organisers, and a list of the proposed rule changes. The Committee urges you to read these documents, and ask any remaining questions before the meeting so that any debate can be informed and reasoned. It is intended to have a single debate for all three motions, and then put the motions to the floor individually.
Location
We will be meeting at the British Canoeing building in Nottingham. The British Canoeing building is at the far end of the car park. There are limited tea and coffee facilities. In particular, there may be a shortage of mugs, so please bring your own.
Electronic Paper work
As a cost control and sustainable approach, we are reducing the amount of paper being produced for the ACM. As previously agreed we are distributing the ACM Agenda reports and proposed calendar electronically. Please ensure that you print and bring with you any paper work you require at the meeting.
Notes on the conduct of Consultative Meetings
• Votes to which a registered Club are entitled must be held by one of the nominated representatives of that Club. Representatives must be full members of their National Association. Please bring your CE / CW / SCA / CANI membership card with you.
• A Club that is unable to be represented at a Consultative Meeting may vote by proxy as defined in the regulation 6.7. Proxy forms will be have been made available with the Agenda papers, or may be found on the committee pages of canoeslalom.co.uk.
• Representatives who leave the meeting may assign votes or proxy votes to the Chair or other named person with voting instructions by using the procedure used in proxy voting.
• All votes must be cast in accordance with Club instructions. In the case of amendments and amended motions, the person holding the vote shall use it according to her / his instructions. The instructions may give discretion to the person using the vote in any situation. Where there is no discretion given the proxy may not vote on amendments or amended motions
• A motion to suspend a specific, or all Standing Orders, or to change a regulation requires a two thirds majority of votes (excluding proxy votes) to succeed.
Before the ACM please ensure your Club’s Affiliation to CE / CW / SCA / CANI is current. If you are unsure, contact your National Association.
I look forward to seeing you to the meeting.
Colin Woodgate
Hon Secretary – Slalom Committee
The first motion is a ‘tidying’ motion, standardising terminology. This motion is not thought to be contentious so is marked 75 / 25 and will be handled under regulation 5.9 (page 190) and voted on immediately. If the motion receives 75% support it will be immediately adopted, if it fails to receive 25% support it is immediately lost. If the motion gains support of between 25% and 75% it will be debated.
At the 2014 ACM, a motion was passed to introduce Portable Points. There are three motions relating to this, one to reverse this motion and not introduce portable points, one to defer to the next ACM and one to refine the actual rules proposed. In order to allow a fuller of this reversing motion, and to promote understanding of the impact of Portable points, I have attached two, 1-page summaries of the impacts of portable points, one written for paddlers, the other for organisers, and a list of the proposed rule changes. The Committee urges you to read these documents, and ask any remaining questions before the meeting so that any debate can be informed and reasoned. It is intended to have a single debate for all three motions, and then put the motions to the floor individually.
Location
We will be meeting at the British Canoeing building in Nottingham. The British Canoeing building is at the far end of the car park. There are limited tea and coffee facilities. In particular, there may be a shortage of mugs, so please bring your own.
Electronic Paper work
As a cost control and sustainable approach, we are reducing the amount of paper being produced for the ACM. As previously agreed we are distributing the ACM Agenda reports and proposed calendar electronically. Please ensure that you print and bring with you any paper work you require at the meeting.
Notes on the conduct of Consultative Meetings
• Votes to which a registered Club are entitled must be held by one of the nominated representatives of that Club. Representatives must be full members of their National Association. Please bring your CE / CW / SCA / CANI membership card with you.
• A Club that is unable to be represented at a Consultative Meeting may vote by proxy as defined in the regulation 6.7. Proxy forms will be have been made available with the Agenda papers, or may be found on the committee pages of canoeslalom.co.uk.
• Representatives who leave the meeting may assign votes or proxy votes to the Chair or other named person with voting instructions by using the procedure used in proxy voting.
• All votes must be cast in accordance with Club instructions. In the case of amendments and amended motions, the person holding the vote shall use it according to her / his instructions. The instructions may give discretion to the person using the vote in any situation. Where there is no discretion given the proxy may not vote on amendments or amended motions
• A motion to suspend a specific, or all Standing Orders, or to change a regulation requires a two thirds majority of votes (excluding proxy votes) to succeed.
Before the ACM please ensure your Club’s Affiliation to CE / CW / SCA / CANI is current. If you are unsure, contact your National Association.
I look forward to seeing you to the meeting.
Colin Woodgate
Hon Secretary – Slalom Committee