As approved at the BIAS 2025 AGM, please see attached for an update to the BIAS constitution
Approved changes to BIAS Constitution:
A total of 399 votes were cast
o Clause 3.1 of the Constitution details the various workstreams that represent the activities of the Association. The opportunity is taken to provide greater clarity on workstreams /areas of focus for the Association.
Motion carried with 378 votes in favour.
o Approval to amend clauses 3.2 and 6.14 for the Executive Committee to produce a mission statement/manifesto within 8 weeks rather than current 4-week timeframe.
Motion carried with 349 votes in favour.
o Clause 6.8 states 51% of the Executive Committee membership including at least one of the Officers of the Association shall form a quorum. Approval is sought to amend section 6.8 to state that an Executive Committee meeting quorum should be not less than five committee members with one Officer of the Association present
Motion carried with 371 votes in favour
o Approval to add a new clause 6.15 to ensure all members of the Executive Committee adhere to the agreed Code of Conduct produced January 2025.
Motion carried with 388 votes in favour.
The updated constitution has been uploaded into the “About Us” section of the BIAS website.