FINANCIAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
ABN 92 001 582 065
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
HELD BY VIDEO CONFERENCE IN SYDNEY, AT
QBE INSURANCE, 82 PITT STREET, AND INMELBOURNE,
AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, 549 ST KILDA ROAD
ON TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2007
MEETING
COMMENCED:5.30 PM
PRESENT:SydneyVictor Walter, Vicki Hartley, Michael Summers, Caroline Ong, Valdis Vilcins, Noli Robles, Albie Roets,
MelbourneRichard Sanzin, Howard Carne, Kevin Saunders, Dominic Chila, Defrim Kutrolli, Peter Lee
APOLOGIES:David Hobson, Patricia Quigley, Peter Dyer
IN ATTENDANCE:Sharon Philp
PROXIES:Nil Received
QUORUM:The Secretary confirmed there was a quorum.
PRIOR MINUTES:MovedVictor Walter, seconded Howard Carne, that the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2006, as tabled, were a correct record of that meeting. Carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:Richard Sanzin addressed the Quorum and summarised the President’s Report.
- An extraordinary performance of the Association throughout 2006/07. While it was a year of investment in a variety of activities the underlying performance allowed a break even result.
- Throughout 2006/07 FSAA improved member services through investment in support of administration services (activities of the assoc); a full 12 months with theExecutive Officer (Michael Summers); support of education co-ordinators with recent extension to the Life Education program. I wish to acknowledge the contribution of those people and the administration support. With thedeparture of Peter Dyer as Treasurer the Association has outsourced bookkeeping accounting services.
- As stated some of the investment hasgone to admin support – particularly updating IT infrastructure, replaced the membership database system and system capability, supported by the administration team – a more transparent process to the membership. The Website provides the opportunity to network and provide information for members by consistent and regular communication.
- Education programs continue to be well supported by the industry. Apart from the 3 standard courses – GI Introduction and Intermediate and Life Introduction, a course was adapted for NZ and delivered in late October, 2007.
- Other activities – consideration of formal recognition through accreditation or outsourced service
- 2007 conference was an outstanding success with some 170 attendees. Thank you to Victor and the sub committee for their contribution.
- Member services continued through Dominic Chila (VIC) and Daryl Vella (NSW). I extend thanks fortheir ensuringthese services are delivered to members.
- Executive Officer (Michael Summers) with a developmentof a 3 year business plan with delivery of a number of initiatives.
- 2007/08 activity – experiment submission IASB – discussion paper on accounting standards.
- Closing thank you to the Federal Council of their ongoing voluntary supportduring a difficult year
- Recognition of Howard Carne,who retired after being on the Council since 1989, for his considerable contribution over this time.
MovedVictor Walter, secondedVicky Hartley, that the President’s Report for the 2006/2007 year, as presented, be accepted. Carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT:Acknowledgement that Isabelle Rosette resigned on 28 August 2007 to be reflected in the Financial Statement.
Moved Victor Walter, secondedVicki Hartley, that the Financial Statements covering the year ended 30 June 2007, as tabled, be accepted. Carried.
FEDERALCOUNCIL:As required under the Constitution, all Federal Council members
retire at the AGM following their election and are eligible for re-election.
On behalf of the Federal Council, Howard Carne thanked Richard Sanzin for his efforts in the President’s role.
The Secretary advised the following nominations had been received:
Richard Sanzin
Victor Walter
Vicki Hartley
Kevin Saunders
Dominic Chila
Michael Summers (from the Floor)
The Constitution requires between six and thirteen members on the Federal Council. Michael accepted the position untilafurther membercan be appointed. Moved Victor Walter, seconded Howard Carne.
As the number of nominations received was sufficient all were duly elected. MovedVictor Walter, SecondedVicki Hartley.
Howard Carne and Peter Dyer were again thanked for their work on the Council.
FSAA SPECIAL RESOLUTION:Kevin Saunders addressed the meeting and briefed the attendees on the circulated document proposing the following nineamendments to the Company’s Constitution. The Federal Council has supported the changes and recommended they be adopted.
Resolution 1 – Corporations Act clarification
Resolution 2 – Amendments to insert the Association’s objects, a
new application process and new removal and
suspension provisions
Resolution 3 – Amendment to Honorary Member and removal of
Associate Member Class
Resolution 4 – Change of address of Member
Resolution 5 – International Divisions
Resolution 6 – Corporations Act clarification – insertion of
“at least”
Resolution 7 – Vacant Treasurer role to be filled by either Vice
President or Federal Secretary
Resolution 8 – Transition Period no longer applicable
Resolution 9 – Consequential and cross-reference amendments
Each resolution was movedby Richard Sanzin on behalf of the Federal Council. SecondedKevin Saunders. All werecarried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS:None.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 6.09 PM.
Confirmed as a correct record
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