PNGAA Rules:
Rule 33: Voting

 

(1) On any question arising at a general meeting of the association a member has one vote only.

(2) All votes for Special Resolutions shall be given in person or by proxy. All other voting shall be in person or, where a ballot is required under Rule 16, by postal voting.

(3) In the case of an equality of votes on a question at a general meeting, the chairperson of the meeting is entitled to exercise a casting vote.

(4) A member or proxy is not entitled to vote at any general meeting of the association unless all monies due and payable, by that member or proxy, to the association, has been paid.

(5) Only superannuated members of the “former services” are entitled to vote at general meetings on matters affecting their retirement benefits and conditions.