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2 All nominated members shall be elected by the Council at its

                                         AGM and shall take office immediately following such
                                       meeting until the next AGM.
                                   3 A vacancy in the active membership of the National Scout

                                         Council caused by death, resignation or removal may be filled

                                       by the National Executive Committee.


                      Section 3


                      Meetings, Quorum, Voting


                     Annual Meeting


                     The Annual Meeting of the National Scout Council shall be held at such a

                     place within The Scout Association of The Bahamas territory, or on property
                     that is owned or leased by   The Scout Association of The Bahamas or at such
                     times as the National Executive Committee may determine.
                     The Annual Meeting of the National Scout Council shall be for the purpose


                     of receiving reports of the National Executive Committee, officers and
                     various committees. The election of members to the council and election of
                     officers, members of the National Executive Committee and receiving and

                     approving of financial statements showing the financial position of The
                     Scout Association of The Bahamas at the close of its fiscal year and

                     transacting such business as may come before the meeting.


                     A quorum for the National Scout Council shall be one-third of the active


                     members of council.


                     Other Regular Meetings


                     In addition to the Annual meeting, the National Scout Council may have
                     such other regular meetings as may be established by resolution of the
                     National Executive Committee. Special meetings of the National Scout

                     Council may be called by the President or the National Executive Committee

                     or by a request made in writing by 12 members of the Council.


                     Voting


                     All active members, elected members of the National Scout Council present

                     at a national meeting shall be entitle to vote by a show of hands. Except in
                     the case of elections where voting shall be by ballot
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