The North East Regional Board of British Cycling hereby gives notice that the 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 10th September 2018 commencing promptly at 1930 hrs at The Marriot Hotel, MetroCentre, Gatehead, NE11 9XF

 ATTENDEES Affiliated clubs are entitled to send a number of delegates according to British Cycling regulations, as follows:-

• Up to 9 British Cycling members = 1 delegate/vote
• 10 - 24 British Cycling members = 2 delegates/votes
• 25 - 39 British Cycling members = 3 delegates/votes
• 40 - 54 British Cycling members = 4 delegates/votes
• 55 + British Cycling members = 5 delegates/votes

Any individual British Cycling member may attend the AGM and speak.

All those attending will be asked to produce their British Cycling membership card on arrival.

The regional board reserves the right not to admit any person who cannot produce the card.

VOTING

Only club delegates may vote, in accordance with British Cycling regulations. Individual BC members are unable to vote. The chair may allow a block vote for any posts which are uncontested. Voting will be on a simple majority with the chair having a second or casting vote.

MOTIONS If any club or BC member wishes to invite the regional board to include any item on the agenda full details of the item must be submitted to the regional secretary by email no later than 12 noon on Monday 3rd September 2018.

The regional board reserves the right not to include any such item on the agenda.

NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL

All nominations for appointment as National Councillor must be submitted to the regional secretary by email by 12 noon on Thursday, 6th September 2018.

BOARD MEMBERS

Any member who wishes to be nominated for appointment to the regional board must send an expression of interest to the regional secretary by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Candidates may be invited to give a short verbal presentation to the meeting before voting takes place. Nominations will not be accepted for any post from the floor of the meeting. The regional board is keen to see a good mix of people on the regional board so as to have representation from a wide range of cycling interests, a better balance between male and female members and all sections of the cycling community.

ENQUIRIES If any club or BC member has any queries with regard to these arrangements please email the regional secretary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.