Originally Posted by
Numero Crunchero
If there had been no member amendment, the original GC motion would have allowed for a full vote to start two weeks earlier.
In order to satisfy RF's amendment, both RF and the GC agreed to a compromise (which is the current GC motion). RF then changed his mind and now we have two different motions. As the GC one now contains most of RF's original requirements, the GC is UNABLE to change the dates on the Final Agreements whether the GC or RF motion passes. So the vote had to be reduced to end 1 Feb to comply with the new RF restrictions placed on both motions.
If there had been no member amendment then the entire vote process could have been fully completed, iaw HKAOA rules, without any shortening two weeks earlier than they will now. So if the vote passed by now, HKPA members would have their increased rates paid in February.
So no skull duggery - all purely driven by the member amendment motion. But if you want conspiracy theory - RF's amendment has saved the company around $6million HKD in February assuming the vote passes.
Thank you for the concise explanation. So the tail really is wagging the dog and the tail is being slapped by the company. What ever happened to members rights. HKAOA not fit for purpose.