MLTC Newsletter – 14 Jan 2024
Happy New Year Members!
In this newsletter information from our solicitor about proxy voting and how to book with Manly Tennis Centre outside of club times.
MLTC AGM – Question re Proxy voting
Following the 2023 AGM and questions raised at the meeting that proxy votes are allowed under the Corporations Act and as such should have been allowed at the AGM.
This opinion was not supported by the Clubs President. The meeting continued. The Club has paid for an official written legal opinion from Piper Alderman. A summary of that opinion is as follows.
Summary from Piper Alderman
Section 249X of the Corporation Act allows proxy votes. However, Section 249X is a replaceable rule that does not apply if the constitution contains an intention not to allow proxy votes. In this case the constitution contains an intention not to allow proxy votes (articles 60 and 61 of the constitution) by requiring members to be present to vote and by adopting the position under the Registered Clubs Act which does not allow proxy votes. The result is that proxy votes are not allowed.
The intention under the MLTC constitution has always been that if members want to vote at an AGM or EGM then they should attend in person to vote.
Article 61 of the Constitution makes it clear that the resolution will be determined by the votes of the members present at the AGM/EGM provided there is sufficient members present to constitute a quorum. If there are not sufficient members present to constitute a quorum then the meeting will be adjourned.
I hope this clarifies any issues in this regard.
Manly Tennis Centre – NEW WebsiteMTC now has their own website at https://manlytenniscentre.com.au/ where you can check out their coaching and competition programs for the coming term. Please call Rafa Barrozzi, Luke Penning or the Admin Team on 02 9977 6023 / 0452 262 205 if you have any questions. Court BookingsTo book a court outside member times, you can now book online through the MTC court hire link – https://manlytenniscentre.com.au/tennis-court-hire- manly-2095/.
- All MLTC members already have a profile set up which gives you the member discount of $5 off the public hire rates.
- Simply log in using your surname and the email you use for MLTC newsletters and the discount should be automatically applied (off peak rates are $20 instead of $25 and peak rates are $30 instead of $35).
- For times/rates – see website.
- Please don’t create a new profile – all members should already be in their system.
Online bookings are preferred but you can still also book courts outside members times via the pro shop on 02 9977 6023. Please let their staff know you are a member so you get the $5 discount.
To book a court during members times, the process remains the same – using https://www.tennisvenues.com.au/booking/ manly-lawn-tc and your Membership Number.
Best wishes,
Virginia
MLTC Secretary
