2016 AGM/AGM Resolutions

Special resolution to amend the articles, proposed by the board

This change is intended bring WMUK into line with best charity governance practice, and to reduce excessive churn of board membership.

To increase trustee terms from two to three years

A special resolution to amend Articles 16.1 and 16.3 (Retirement of elected Directors) as follows.

• 16.1 Elected Directors shall retire from office at the second third Annual General Meeting since their last appointment, unless by the close of the meeting there are insufficient Directors to hold a quorate meeting of the Directors.

• 16.3 If more than three four Elected Directors are appointed at an Annual General Meeting, the number appointed in excess of three four shall be required to retire at the next second Annual General Meeting from their appointment.

The new periods will take effect for trustees who are elected on or after the 2016 AGM. Existing trustee terms will not be affected.