Annual Report 2012 – compressed - York St Church of Christ

8. Notice of Motion for Special MeetingsMotion read by Tim Veal (Chair of Elders)Moved by Elders, seconded by EldersNigel Maloney --Bob Feary - raised concerns about the shortening of the term of notice.Heather Maloney - suggested that the caveat be it will only be 2 weeks if absolutely necessary, otherwise it will be 8weeks.Glenn Valentine clarified that the church would be given as much notice as possible to make major decisions, and thisapplied only for urgent decisions where absolutely necessary.Max Duthie - raised concerns about people being away on holidays during the short notice period and suggested thatthe term be changed to extra-ordinary meetings instead of special meetings.Tim Clark - some things cannot wait 8 weeks for a decision to be made. Some people who go away go away forlonger than 8 weeks in any case. With all the contact options available most people will be notified.Barry Brown - asked the question if borrowing $250,000 would be classed as a major decision?Tim Clark - responded it would be. Question is what is a major decision?David G Westaway - stated it was a case of trust in the Eldership to make the right decisions.Ron Greenwood -Henry Deutscher -It was seconded by Sue Leaney.Richard Lyons - explained in the event of people not understanding the detail of a special meeting, they can vote inthe negative and this is a checking mechanism that can be relied on.Motion carried9. General BusinessNone raised.10. AGM for 201211. Closing PrayerTim Veal closed the meeting in prayer.Please note:The official record of the 2011 AGM is an audio file. Please contact the church office to request a copy, if desired.There is in excess of one hour of discussion. This is a summary of what occurred.42