Separated into two volumes for ease of reference, Guide for Meetings and Organisations is an authoritative text dealing with the setting up and running of non-profit associations, and the proper conduct of meetings. It is an invaluable practical guide for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Guide for Meetings and Organisations deals with the practical issues confronting members of clubs and societies and other bodies, including shareholders in companies listed on the stock exchange. This book is updated to the need for awareness of corporate governance issues and the increasing number of small investors owning shares and attending significant meetings. Volume 2: Guide for Meetings Designed to be readily taken to meetings and referred to speedily whenever contentious procedural points arise, Guide for Meetings is an invaluable resource on the procedural aspects of meetings. Key Contents include: Background, Stages of a Meeting, Chairing a Meeting, Motions, Amendments, Procedural Motions, Points of Order, Voting Methods, Shareholders' Meetings, Standing Orders, Terminology, Miscellaneous Aspects, Proxies, Special Types of Meetings, Case Studies and Practical Examples