Hi Luke,
I don't believe that either BA (RAOU) or BOCA are constituted as companies,
as such they don't have shareholders. Rather their respective constitutions
gives members the ultimate decision - even if this wasn't exactly what the
constitutions said, they are certainly organised "for the benefit of the
members" - so it really only makes sense for the members to have the final
decision.
BTW - I am definitely "FOR" the merger. I believe that the advantages
outweigh the potential issues and disadvantages. Clearly though, there are
many issues to resolve - not least the fate of the various magazines and
journals. Additionally (in Victoria, at least) there are cultural
differences between the organisations - it is important that the respective
cultures are respected, and preserved, where possible.
Paul Dodd
Docklands, Victoria
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Sent: Tuesday, 2 February 2010 5:29 PM
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Subject: Combining BA - BOCA About Bloody Time!
This is an interesting situation here. Yes, both organisations have a
membership base, and they contribute financially, but they are not
'shareholders'. Therefore, I would think it ludicrous to let members have
the 'final say'.
Both organisations have a common goal in the conservation of birds and their
habitats in this country, which is clearly the motivation behind this move.
It would be a real shame if, for arguments sake, the merger did not go ahead
because the members of one or both of the organisations did not support it,
despite it being the a very positive move for the future of bird
conservation in Australia.
--
Luke
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