1. Schedule the next AGM at least 6 months in advance – while often not strictly required, this will allow time for preparation and circulation of notices;
2. Establish working committees that include key stakeholder representatives to deal with contentious issues in advance of the AGM;
3. Make sure all members (whether directly, through club secretaries or otherwise) are invited to make any nominations or submit any resolutions in good time before the AGM;
4. Circulate notice of the AGM to members in accordance with the notice provisions in the organisation’s constitutional documents;
5. Convene the AGM at the time, date and location set out in the notice;
6. Before starting the AGM, ensure that a quorum is present;
7. Adhere to the agenda of the AGM as set out in the notice to members;
8. The Chairperson should maintain good order, but balance this with ensuring that members are given the opportunity to air their views;
9. Where resolutions are put to the floor or to a poll for a vote, ensure that only the votes of those entitled to vote are counted;
10. Keep minutes of the proceedings at the AGM and circulate them to the board for approval as soon as practicable after the AGM has finished.

Declan Tormey is a partner and sports law specialist in Ogier Leman.

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