The DNM for GBR has proposed Motion 1 GA 2016 that a General Assembly be held annually.  Unfortunately, the Motion does not take the remainder of the constitution into account, and is not workable in practice.

The DNM for GER has proposed an amendment to Motion 1 GA 2016 that, in summary, requires an AGM every year and a General Assembly every four years.  This proposed amendment to the Motion solves some, but not all, of the issues with the Motion and with the constitution.

The IRSA Executive Committee is entirely in favour of improved reporting and feedback, and welcomes the intent of the motions to seek greater transparency and consultation in terms of a shorter reporting and feedback period between the EC and the DNMs.  Accordingly the IRSA EC proposed amendment to the Motion solves all of the issues with the Motion and with the constitution, ensuring a workable General Assembly every year coupled with a four-yearly election of the EC Officers.

Lester Gilbert