Just a point that may have been lost in the dust.
The LAA voting form has binary responses to eight resolutions/motions. If a member is not attending the meeting then they simply tick the box for either FOR or AGAINST.
If a member cannot attend and is unsure of how to vote, (perhaps insufficient information or knowledge) then they can elect a PROXY to vote on their behalf. Normally that PROXY is the Chairman but it does not have to be. You are allowed to name another PROXY on the returned voting form who can cast a vote on the day on behalf of the member.
My advice if you remain undecided and are using the PROXY option, is to nominate a named colleague to vote on your behalf. This removes any burden on the Chairman; both at the meeting and at any future re-hashings.
In 2016, the Chairman elected to appoint the PROXY votes in favour of rescinding the award. He could equally have allocated them to the against vote; the outcome would have been the same with a majority vote to rescind the award.
HTH
SWB
Last edited by SATCOS WHIPPING BOY; 8th Oct 2018 at 14:51.