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.
Members may attend in person at Hyatt Regency Trinidad. 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, as set out in the official Notice and Agenda issued by the Secretary.
Call to Order
Report of the Credentials Committee
National Anthem
Invocation
Credit Union Prayer and a minute of silence.
Reading of the Notice Convening the 52nd Annual General Meeting
President’s Remarks
Greetings from Affiliated Organisations
Adoption of the Standing Orders
Acceptance of the AGM Brochure
Minutes of the 51st Annual General Meeting
Confirmation and discussion.
Reports for 2025
Board of Directors & Education Committee Report; Credit Committee Report; Supervisory Committee Report; Auditor’s Report 2025; Treasurer’s Report and Audited Accounts 2025.
Budget 2026
Resolutions
Movement and consideration.
Nominating Committee Report
Election of Officers
Supervisory Committee, then Board of Directors, then Credit Committee.
Other Business
Vote of Thanks and Closure
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.
