Dear Members,
Thank you for your letter to the Council on 9 April 2018.
Your proposed amendments to 3 articles of the HKILA’s Constitution and request for an EGM for members to vote on the proposed amendments before the AGM have been noted.
Having discussed the matter in the Council Meeting held on 10 April 2018, the Council is of the view that the proposed amendments, if adopted, would have a far reaching effect on the voting right of Associate Members, as well as their eligibility for election / appointment to Council.
The Council considered this a significant matter, and that sufficient time is needed for members to understand both the background and original intent of the articles concerned, as well as the rationale behind the proposed amendments before making their decision.
Thus, the Council concluded that holding an EGM before the AGM to vote on the proposed amendments would not allow members sufficient time to come to a fully informed decision. In order to provide an opportunity for members to understand the full picture, the Council will include this matter as a discussion item in the AGM on 27 April 2018, for members to discuss and deliberate on the proposed amendments.
Then, an EGM will be held on (Friday) 25th May 2018 for eligible members to vote on the proposed amendments. Further details of the EGM will be provided shortly after the AGM.
We hope you understand that the decision of the Council is for the overall interest of the Institute and fairness to all members.
Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your attention and patience.
Yours sincerely,
Tak Wong
For and on behalf of the Council
HKILA