Update 27 July 2020
Last week members had a discussion on Proxy Votes. Here's the original question posed for discussion:
Discussion on Proxy Vote Governance
"As a board for a sporting association we are currently working through what has been quite an extensive process of reviewing and changing the rules. There is a current debate on how to manage Proxy voting. As a result of some long standing history/perception of proxy votes possibly being influenced inappropriately there is understandably some strong views on making this right. A request has come forward for Proxy Votes to only be managed through the Chairman which we actually believe would be inappropriate and a breach of good governance. There is consideration being given to Proxy voting to be established electronically with the appropriate security etc in place as an option. I would appreciate some direction on the most appropriate and current way for Proxy Votes to be managed within good governance that removes any concern or perception of individuals/groups inappropriately influencing outcomes."
20 July 2020
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