May 2007 SGM: Review of Royal Charter and Bye-laws

The IET has approved the proposed changes to the Royal Charter and Bye-laws of the Institution.  At a Special General Meeting on Thursday, 17 May 2007 eight separate resolutions were approved.

Resolution 1: Council and related matters
21,598 votes in favour; 322 against (98.5 percent to 1.5 percent of those voting).

Resolution 2: Chief Executive and Secretary
21,541 votes in favour; 382 against (98.3 percent to 1.7 percent of those voting).

Resolution 3: Voting at General Meetings
21,507 votes in favour; 414 against (98.1 percent to 1.9 percent of those voting).

Resolution 4: Membership categories, registered members and post-nominals
21,331 votes in favour; 592 against (97.3 percent to 2.7 percent of those voting).

Resolution 5: Election and removal of Trustees
21,475 votes in favour; 449 against (98 percent to 2.0 percent of those voting).

Resolution 6: Council and other matters
21,568 votes in favour; 356 against (98.4 percent to 1.6 percent of those voting).

Resolution 7: Chief Executive and Secretary
21,524  votes in favour; 400 against (98.2 percent to 1.8 percent of those voting).

Resolution 8: Voting at General Meetings
21,473 votes in favour; 452 against (97.9 percent to 2.1 percent of those voting).

The proposals will now be passed to the Privy Council and the date for the implementation of the changes will be agreed between the Trustees and the Privy Council.