Notice & Protocols
The official notice of meeting, agenda, and rules of order for the 2026 AGM.
Notice of Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the 52nd Annual General Meeting of Textel Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited will be held on the date, time, and at the venue indicated above. All members in good financial standing are entitled and encouraged to attend.
The meeting will be conducted in hybrid format. Members may attend in person at the registered office at 85 Henry Street, Port-of-Spain, or join virtually using the secure link that will be circulated by email to all registered members closer to the date. Registration on the day will open one hour before the start of business.
By order of the Board of Directors
Kerwin Ramrattan, Secretary
Agenda
The order of business for the 52nd AGM.
Call to Order & Welcome
Opening of the meeting by the Board President and confirmation of quorum.
Adoption of Standing Orders
Members vote to adopt the standing orders governing the conduct of the meeting.
Minutes of the 51st AGM
Reading, discussion, and confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting.
Reports of Officers
Presentation of the Board of Directors’ Report, Credit Committee Report, Supervisory Committee Report, and Treasurer’s Report & Audited Financials.
Resolutions
Consideration of resolutions proposed by the Board, including appropriation of surplus and appointment of auditors.
Elections
Election of officers to the Board of Directors, Credit Committee, and Supervisory Committee.
General Business & Member Questions
Member Q&A and discussion of any other business properly brought before the meeting.
Adjournment
Closing remarks and adjournment by the Board President.
Standing Orders
Guidelines governing speaking, time limits, and decorum during the AGM.
Addressing the Chair
A member shall stand (or use the virtual “raise hand” feature) to be recognised by the Chair before speaking.
Speaking Time
A member shall not address the meeting for more than five (5) minutes on any one subject, except when moving a motion (ten minutes).
One Subject at a Time
A member shall not speak twice on the same subject except: (a) the mover of a motion who has the right of reply, or (b) for the purpose of making an explanation.
Points of Order
A member raising a point of order shall state the point clearly and concisely. Points of order shall take precedence over any other matter.
Motions
Every motion shall be seconded before being debated. Amendments must be relevant to the original motion.
Decorum
Members shall maintain order and respect for each other and the Chair. No member shall be disruptive or use unparliamentary language.
Voting
Voting shall be by show of hands (or electronic equivalent) unless a poll is demanded by at least one-third of members present.
The Chair’s ruling on any matter not provided for in these Standing Orders shall be final and binding.
