TO: All MUNFA Members
FROM: The MUNFA Executive Committee
DATE: September 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Extraordinary General Meeting Update (Continuation)
Dear MUNFA member,
As per previous Notices, an Extraordinary General Meeting was called at the behest of 25 members. That meeting took place on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10 am.
The first motion on the agenda was – Motion on Scholasticide, Supporting Palestinian Education, and a Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions. This motion was ruled out of order based on legal opinion obtained by the MUNFA Executive as it would violate the MUNFA Collective Agreement, particularly the Articles/Clauses pertaining to Academic Freedom.
The next item on the agenda for consideration was – Motion on Crimes Against Humanity and Divestment from Israeli Companies. Debate on this motion occurred. As debate on the motion did not conclude before the scheduled meeting end time was reached, a vote on the amended motion did not occur. It was the will of the assembly to postpone the meeting to Friday, September 13.
The meeting reconvened on September 13 at 2:00 pm. Discussion and debate on the motion took place. There were no further amendments to the motion. When debate concluded a vote was held. The results of that vote were as follows:
37 in favour
25 opposed
2 abstentions
The motion passed.
The MUNFA Executive Committee will consider next steps in the coming days
