3.1.1 A journalist is or has been a person who practices journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events, trends, issues and people and it has formed the major part of his/her income for at least two years.
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3.1.1 A journalist is or has been a person who practices journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events, trends, issues and people and it has usually formed the major part of his/her income for at least two years.
4.4 Every life member should be entitled to one vote at any Annual General Meeting or Special Meeting of the charity, upon attendance at that meeting
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4.4 Every life member should be entitled to one vote at any Annual General Meeting or Special Meeting of the charity, upon attendance at that meeting whether in person or through video conferencing.
9.1.1 An Annual General Meeting of the charity shall be held every year in the fifth or sixth month following the end of the Charity’s financial year on a day and at a time and place to be decided by council.
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9.1.1 An Annual General Meeting of the charity shall be held every year in the fifth or sixth month following the end of the Charity’s financial year on a day and at a time and place to be decided by council unless special circumstances exist in which case the Annual General Meeting should take place as soon as practicable before the end of the ninth month following the Charity’s financial year. A place can also include video conferencing where meetings in person are not practicable.
9.1.2 The CEO shall provide every member with at least 14 clear days notice of the day, time and place of the AGM.
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9.1.2 The CEO shall provide every member with at least 14 clear days notice of the day, time and place of the AGM. A place includes access to an AGM if it is held via video conferencing
9.2.2 The CEO shall provide every member with at least 14 clear days notice of the day, time and place of any special general meeting together with the details of the business to be transacted.
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9.2.2 The CEO shall provide every member with at least 14 clear days notice of the day, time and place of any special general meeting together with the details of the business to be transacted. A place includes access to a Special General Meeting if it is held via video conferencing.
10.1 Council shall determine the dates, times, and places of ordinary meetings and shall meet at least eight times each calendar year. The CEO after consultation with the Chairman may re-arrange the date, time and place or cancel a meeting as appropriate.
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10.1 Council shall determine the dates, times, and places of ordinary meetings and shall meet a least six times each calendar year. The CEO after consultation with the Chairman may re-arrange the date, time and place or cancel a meeting as appropriate.
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