Hello All,
Due to a lengthy gap in publishing news articles thanks to an impending holiday season (and the need to have everything done before it arrives), I though it may be wise to consolidate all of the WIA news posts regarding their current political situation into a single post.
This post is politically neutral – neither ORARC or myself endorse or condone any opinion or stance expressed below. The new articles are linked purely for the information of readers (many of whom may be WIA members).
28/11/16 – Election of Directors – Call For Nominations
Pursuant to clause 14.1 (c) of the Constitution the WIA Board has determined that the election of directors shall be conducted by postal ballot.
01/12/16 – Call for a General Meeting of the WIA
Under clause 8.3 (b) of the Constitution of the Wireless Institute of Australia a call was made on Tuesday November 29 for a General Meeting of WIA members.
10/12/16 – Mediation
A mediation was conducted on Saturday 10 December 2016.
17/12/16 – Minor difference in 2015 accounts but significant 2016 deficit likely
The financial report approved by the annual general meeting at Norfolk Island in May has been checked and it has been found that the annual review and the MYOB figures are very close.
17/12/16 – General Meeting called under Clause 8.3 (b) cannot proceed at this time
On the 1st of December this year the WIA announced that, under clause 8.3 (b) of the Constitution, it had begun the process of calling a general meeting of members to consider motions for the removal of four WIA Directors.
19/12/16 – Claims WIA in trouble with ASIC and ACMA without foundation
Some members have commented that the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has issues with the WIA’s financial processes and is investigating the WIA.
20/12/16 – WIA Members to Decide Composition of the Next Board
Following the resignation of two directors, WIA members are to decide the composition of the seven-member Board through the annual election process now under way.
For those outside the loop, the above articles are largely in response to the ‘Wireless Institute of Australia Reform Group’. See their page here for a counterpoint to the links above.