CIAO EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

CIAO EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION AND ELECT A NEW BOARD
All court interpreters of Ontario are hereby notified that an Extraordinary Meeting for the purpose of electing a new Board of CIAO will be held on:
Date: December, 12, 2010Time: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Venue: Council Chamber, North York Civic Center
5100 Yonge Street, Toronto ON, M2N 5V7
Mel Lastman Square – close to North York Subway Station
Paid street parking and underground parking available

The attendance of all court interpreters is crucial at this time regardless of their current status or standing with CIAO. Their participation is requested in person or by proxy (given to a colleague who is attending) for electing a new board.

For the purpose of the Extraordinary Meeting, any court interpreter can become a member or renew his or her membership on the spot with immediate effect. A few members have been proposed as candidates for the new board. Other candidates may also be proposed from the floor. An elector will have multiple votes matching the number of seats in the new board. For instance, you will have 9 votes if there are 9 seats in the new board. You may use all your 9 votes in any way you desire. This will enable the voters to participate in the election of each board member. Subsequent to the election, the newly elected board will elect its office-bearers.

Your presence is important for the future of our new CIAO. Please make your vote count by attending and participating in the elections to ensure a fair and democratic representation of the interpreters.

Please see attached:

1- The Agenda for Meeting of December 12, 2010
2- A copy of CIAO Constitution
3- A list of constitutional clauses to be amended, requested by 20 members
4- Proxy Form (2 proxies)
5- Reminder of Meeting (EGM) of Dec. 12, 2010

CIAO Board Members:
Mohammad Mashari
Candiah Nadarajah
Amin Shoukri
Mani Velupillai