Consultation on CSGA Membership Classes and By-law Amendments |
Introduction
As part of CSGA’s ongoing efforts to develop an inclusive next-generation seed certification system, the CSGA Board of Directors would like to explore with our membership a proposal to reintroduce two membership classes: Affiliate and Associate. This would provide new ways for those stakeholders not currently producing pedigreed seed to directly engage in Canada’s seed crop certification system.
The reintroduction of the Affiliate and Association membership classes will not:
The reintroduction of the Affiliate and Association membership classes will not:
- change CSGA’s existing Regular Member class
- dilute the rights of Regular Members
- impact the trusted grower model, the basis of CSGA’s seed crop certification.
We invite you to read our Membership Class Discussion Document and FAQs.
Information on Voting Rights by Membership Class
Adding new membership classes involves clearly defining the rights of each class of members, including voting rights and the ability to become a member of the Board of Directors.
Notes
Information on Voting Rights by Membership Class
Adding new membership classes involves clearly defining the rights of each class of members, including voting rights and the ability to become a member of the Board of Directors.
Notes
- All three CSGA membership classes would have the right to attend CSGA member-to-member meeting sessions and submit member proposals.
- Examples of AGM motions include approvals of the agenda, previous meeting minutes, Association auditors, etc.
- Only Regular Members have the right to vote to elect Regular Directors on the Board.
- Only Affiliate Members have the right to vote to elect the Affiliate Director(s) on the Board. The Board is proposing that the Affiliate membership class would have one representative on the CSGA Board of Directors, with only Affiliate members being able to vote and elect their representative. In the proposed By-laws, the Affiliate membership class would have an additional representative on the Board seat if Affiliate membership exceeds 100 members.
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The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open from June 12 to August 12, 2024. All responses are strictly confidential, as outlined in CSGA’s Privacy Policy. If you have questions or concerns about this proposal, please contact CSGA.
We appreciate your input and look forward to sharing updates with you.
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open from June 12 to August 12, 2024. All responses are strictly confidential, as outlined in CSGA’s Privacy Policy. If you have questions or concerns about this proposal, please contact CSGA.
We appreciate your input and look forward to sharing updates with you.