The turnout was comparable to the last few online elections/ballots. The changes have now been put into effect, making the application procedure clearer and more streamlined. The Executive hopes this will make life easier for those joining next year as a consequence of involvement in EASA2016.
Votes
Ballot On The Objects Of The Association
08 Jan 2015
In support: 177
Not in support: 25
Votes cast: 202
Constituency: 1007
Turnout: 20%
Statement:
Members were asked to decide on three changes to the membership categories, voting and application process:
(a) doing away with the distinction between the categories of Ordinary Member and Associate Member;
(b) extending voting rights to Student Members;
(c) doing away with the requirement that an application for membership be supported by a current member of the association, or ‘sponsor’.