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2012 Annual General Meeting Members assemble in the provincial capital for APEGBC’s 93 rd AGM

Engineers and Geoscientists Act and withdraw the request for amendments that would allow Council to make changes to the Bylaws of the Association without the approval of two- thirds of the votes cast by ballot as required by the Act .” He also announced the newly elected members of the 2012/2013 APEGBC Council (see page 9). He concluded by put- ting forward a motion to destroy in three months the electronic and paper ballots, which was carried. Immediately following, President Holm and Chief Executive Officer and Registrar Derek Doyle PEng presented their respective annual reports. These reports provided a high-level summary of APEGBC’s accom- plishments and activities during the past year. After the presentation of each report, both the president and CEO accepted questions from the floor. Councillor and Government Appointee Mike Waberski BCLS followed with a presen- tation on the role of government appointed Councillors. Bringing their diverse experi- ences and perspectives to the Council table, government appointees serve to protect the public interest in the decisions of APEGBC Council, contributing to good governance of the professions. Councillor Ana Fernandes CIM FCSI, Chair of the Audit Committee, provided an overview of the auditing process. She reported on the results of the audit and the Committee’s view that the financial statements and notes contained in the 2011/2012 Annual Report are a fair and accurate representation of the financial dealings of the association over the year ending June 30, 2012. The assem- bly then passed a motion to appoint PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as APEGBC’s auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. At the conclusion of the preceding item, the assembly then took a moment to acknowledge members of the associa- tion who had passed away during the previous year. Past President John Watson PEng FEC read aloud the names of the departed, and the members in attendance observed a moment of silence in their honour.

thanks to committee, task force, and joint practice board volunteers; those who support Engineers Canada or Geoscientists Canada as volunteers or board members; volunteers for branches and divisions; volunteers who serve sister associations in Canada and the United States and those who serve other professional associations in British Columbia; deans and professors for educational institutions; student volunteers; and those who serve as staff for other associations in BC and across the country. The assembly applauded the contributions of these individuals. AGM business proceeded with the approval of the 2011 annual general meeting minutes. President Holm then invited Chief Scrutineer Paul Blanchard PEng FEC to report on the member petition ballot con- ducted in April and May and the 2012/2013 council election. Mr Blanchard reviewed the voting process used for the two ballots. He reported that members had voted 69.8% in favour of the member petition ballot, thereby passing the motion “that Council reconsider the request to Government to enact amendments to the

On Saturday, October 27, 130 members and licensees, and 42 guests attended the 93 rd annual general meeting of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, held at the Victoria Conference Centre, in Victoria, BC. The meeting was chaired by APEGBC president Jeff Holm PEng FEC. Attendees were welcomed and the meeting commenced with greetings brought by President Holm on behalf of Premier Christy Clark and the provincial government, wishing APEGBC delegates a successful meeting. The members present then passed a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting. After reviewing the role and responsibil- ites of Council, President Holm introduced registered parliamentarian Eli Mina, who reviewed the meeting rules and voting pro- cedures. A motion to approve the rules was passed by the assembly. President Jeff Holm acknowledged the dedication of the many individuals who contributed to the professions throughout the year, supporting APEGBC and its members’ commitment to excellence. He expressed his

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