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PMI Sydney Chapter Evening Event : New Proposed Sydney Chapter By-laws

01 December 2020

PMI Sydney Chapter invites financial members only, to participate and vote to approve the By-laws.

The Chapter Legal Committee in consultation with our PMI Global Operations Centre (GOC) in Singapore have drafted and reviewed proposed bylaw changes to improve the governance of the Chapter and to better align with New South Wales Government legislation and regulation.

The proposed changes have been reviewed and voted upon by the PMISC Board of Directors and are now available for member review.  For the By-laws to be implemented we require our financial members to ratify the changes at a special event.

Meeting details  (Times are in AEDT)
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Start: 6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm start.
End: 8:30 pm (depending on number of items for discussion / debate)
Venue: Review and voting will be held virtually via Zoom.

Meeting Agenda (Times are in AEDT)
6:15 pm – 6:30 pm: President’s Opening / Ground rules for meeting / General Q&A / Identification of Members attending and eligible to vote
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm: Identification of areas of the proposed bylaw changes for clarification / discussion / debate
6:50 pm – 8:10 pm: Member clarification / discussion / debate / motions (President & Legal Committee Representative)
8:10 pm – 8:15 pm: Motion to accept bylaw changes
8:15 pm – 8:20 pm: Member draw for $500 gift voucher
8:20 pm – 8:30 pm: Wrap Up & Meeting Close

The proposed bylaws can be found via our Chapter website Home / About Us / Chapter Elections menu (ensure you are logged in or you will not be able to view this page)

The current approved bylaws can be found under the Home / About Us / Governance menu should you wish to compare the proposed changes with the current bylaws

Please note that under our existing bylaws the quorum at all Annual and Special General Meetings of the Chapter shall be at least forty (40) members or 5% of the current Chapter membership (whichever is the lowest) in good standing, present (virtually in this instance). 

In order to change the bylaws a minimum of two-thirds (2/3rd) of those attending who a financial member of the Chapter and in good standing to be eligible to vote on these proposed changes.

It is very important that you actively participate and that the minimum quorum is maintained throughout the meeting. For that reason (and as an added incentive), all of those who register and maintain their attendance for the duration of the meeting, will go into a draw and randomly chosen to receive a $500 gift voucher.

All financial members are strongly encouraged to review these proposed changes PRIOR to the meeting to ensure optimal meeting flow on the night.  If you have any questions about any of the changes or wish to propose amendments, it would be greatly appreciated if you could send these PRIOR to the meeting, to the Chapter President via president@pmisydney.org 

We look forward to seeing you there!

On behalf of the Board,
Benjamin Howell PMP
Chapter President