21 resolutions in 21 days – Episode 9

Why we are clearly defining voting entitlements (or when having a sense of entitlement is actually OK)

Sometimes having a sense of entitlement gets a bad rap, but when you’re literally entitled to vote because you’re funding the show? That’s good governance.

We’re proposing to clearly define that voting rights belong to full practitioner members of AMT – those whose annual membership fees directly fund AMT’s operations and advocacy work.

Community members and student members, while absolutely valued participants within AMT’s membership, receive significantly reduced-fee or free membership. However, full fee-paying practitioner members are most directly impacted by how AMT dedicates its limited resources.

This isn’t about exclusion but rather about ensuring that those who carry the financial responsibility for AMT have the decision-making authority to match.

Are you joining us at the Special General Meeting on October 19?

All AMT members are welcome to attend. Please register here.

Unable to attend but still want to exercise your democratic right? Complete a proxy voting form and return it to AMT Head Office.

This is Episode 9 in our blockbuster blog bonanza “21 Resolutions in 21 Days”, exploring the cases for constitutional change that will be considered at the upcoming Special General Meeting on October 19. Each change is designed to strengthen AMT’s governance and better serve members.

Tomorrow: We can’t quite bring you democracy sausages but we can abolish constitutional monarchies.