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The Importance of Your Votes Voting Procedures

Discover the intricacies of voting procedures at the IFTA Annual Business Meeting held on July 20, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario. Network with colleagues, learn about ongoing projects and activities, discuss challenges and opportunities, and explore future initiatives. Make your voice heard and ensure your vote counts. Bylaws mandate the annual meeting to elect trustees to the board and conduct essential business matters. Follow the voting requirements outlined in the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Articles of Agreement. Whether it's short track or full track ballots, understanding the voting types and requirements is crucial. Engage in straw votes and other matters requiring a 3/4 affirmative vote. Be part of the decision-making process and help shape the direction of IFTA Inc. Join us in Toronto to contribute to the discussions. Can we count on your support in making important decisions?

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The Importance of Your Votes Voting Procedures

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  1. The Importance of Your VotesVoting Procedures IFTA Annual Business Meeting July 20, 2010 Toronto, Ontario

  2. Network with colleagues Learn about projects and activities Discuss challenges and opportunities Explore future initiatives Have fun and spend $$$ Bylaws require annual meeting to elect trustees to Board and conduct other business Why We are Here

  3. IFTA, Inc. Articles of Incorporation - Article 12 IFTA, Inc. Bylaws - Article 3, Section 5 IFTA Articles of Agreement - R1555.200, R1600, R1620.200, R1720 Documents that Govern Voting Requirements

  4. Each active member jurisdiction is entitled to: 1 vote on each matter 1 vote for each trustee being elected Vote by authorized representative in person or by proxy Source: Bylaws Voting Highlights

  5. Votes requiring a majority of affirmative votes - 30 Amendments to bylaws Source: IFTA Articles of Incorporation Voting Types/Requirements to Pass

  6. Votes requiring 2/3 majority of active member jurisdictions or 39 affirmative votes Election of Trustees to Board General business Source: Bylaws Voting Types/Requirements to Pass

  7. Short track ballots Vote is required (affirmative or negative) for continuing ballot on short track Affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of total jurisdictions required for continuation 3/4 = 44 affirmative votes Less than 44 votes = ballot dies Source: R1620.200 Voting Types/Requirements to Pass

  8. Full track ballots Sponsor may request vote for or against placing full track ballot on short track ballot process Affirmative vote of at least 3/4 of total jurisdictions required to move ballot to short track = 44 affirmative votes Less than 44 votes = remains full track Source: R1620.100 Voting Types/Requirements to Pass

  9. Straw votes Ballot sponsors may request a straw vote to determine the level of support for a ballot proposal Not a binding vote Voting Types/Requirements to Pass

  10. Other matters requiring 3/4 affirmative vote or 44 jurisdictions Consensus Board Interpretations (CBI’s) Resolutions of Expulsion Source: R1720, R1555.200 Voting Types/Requirements to Pass

  11. Election of Trustees to Board General business - approval of minutes Short track ballots Full track ballots Voting in Toronto

  12. Bylaws require a quorum to conduct business Quorum = 2/3 majority of active member jurisdictions or 39 jurisdictions Can We do Business?

  13. Jurisdictions not represented - x Jurisdictions in attendance - x Jurisdictions represented by proxy - x Jurisdictions represented - x Can We do Business in Toronto?

  14. Thanks to our attending jurisdictions, our proxies and the jurisdictions designating them. Let’s get down to business.

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