annual general meeting
AGM 2023
Notice of Annual General Meeting
All current members are invited to the AGM of Darwin Community Legal Service Inc.
Time: 5.00pm
Date: Monday 27 November 2023
Venue: Darwin Community Legal Service Board room – Level 1/75 Wood St, Darwin
Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Attachments
- Notice of Annual General Meeting
- DCLS AGM Agenda 2023
- Minutes of the DCLS AGM of 28 November 2022
- Member Proxy form
- Nomination form
- Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023 (see right for links)
RSVP
For catering purposes, please RSVP by 20th of November 2023 to 8982 1111 or info@dcls.org.au
agm information
This information is to assist our members in understanding the purpose of the AGM.
What is the AGM?
The AGM is a meeting required to be held once a year. The purpose of an AGM is to allow the Board to report to members on DCLS’s activities and finances for the previous year, to allow time for members to ask questions about the activities and finances, and to consider the appointment of an auditor and to elect members to DCLS’ board. The business of the AGM is set out in the attached Agenda and members are encouraged to have productive discussions in relation to those items.
Who may attend?
The AGM is open to all members of DCLS. However only DCLS member whose membership application has been approved by the board and have paid their membership fee within 2 months of board approval are eligible to vote 13.2(c) at the AGM. We encourage anyone who has interest in the supporting the community’s access to legal advice to become a member of DCLS and come along to participate in the official business of DCLS.
Who counts the votes if there is an election?
The Board will nominate a Returning Officer to count votes if there is an election.
Questions
Any questions in relation to items on the AGM agenda should be provided in writing (email) to the CEO at least 7 days prior to the meeting to allow for information to be gathered