9th September 2011, 01:06 PM
Martin Locock Wrote:To clarify, the IfA is a democracy. Any changes to the constiitition, statetgic plan or new policy statements, or standards, are proposed by the Council and then brought to an AGM which all members may attend and vote. If members wish they can suggest a motion to go the AGM (they need a certain number of signatures to do this). In practice, AGMs tend to be poorly attended unless there are contentious issues to be discussed (changing the name was one), but voter apathy doesn't mean it's not a democracy.
So, in theory could some lowly member propose a change to the constitution and have it voted on at an AGM (if they had enough signatures or backing?). Or could they propose a strategic plan as opposed to the elected councils plan and have it voted through?
Another question is does everyones vote carry the same weight? Are there people who aren't allowed to vote if so in what circumstances?
Hmm, thats a lot of questions, but this is giving me a direct insight into the internal workings.