AGM and Board Election 2024

It was a pleasure to once again meet our members at this year’s AGM, we were delighted to receive such a warm welcome from our members in Cardiff. The meeting was also attended by those participating remotely via Zoom.

ALCS Chair Tom Chatfield began proceedings by paying tribute to ALCS’s Board, staff and members who have helped make his tenure as Chair so rewarding and enjoyable, and described his pride at leaving ALCS in a positive place as he prepares to step down from his role in January. He also thanked the outgoing Board members Helen Blakeman, Joanne Harris and Di Redmond as their terms on the Board come to an end.

CEO Barbara Hayes announced another record-breaking year, as ALCS collected £45,609,278 and distributed £44,700,785 to more members than ever before. She outlined ALCS’s approach to exploring new remuneration for members around AI and reported on ALCS’s work throughout the past year, including an increased focus on cybersecurity. Barbara also thanked Tom for his hard work, dedication and expertise during his time as Chair of the ALCS Board.

Board election

This year there were two positions available on the ALCS Board of Directors, one post representing audiovisual authors, and one general post. The chosen candidates were elected by ALCS members from 28 October to 18 November. The winners of the election were Katharine Quarmby (audiovisual) and Rachael Davis-Featherstone (general). You can see the results in full below.

AGM resolutions

The following resolutions were passed following votes from those members in attendance, as well as advance votes for those unable to attend in person.

Agenda item 1: To receive and adopt the Board of Directors’ Report and Accounts for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

Agenda item 2: To receive and adopt the Annual Transparency Report for 2023/24

Agenda item 3: To re-appoint Messrs Shipleys LLP, 10 Orange St, London WC2H 7DQ as Auditors of the Company and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration.

Agenda item 4: To consider and, if thought appropriate, approve the recommendations of the Remuneration Committee regarding Directors’ fees for 2024/25

Agenda item 5: To consider and, if thought appropriate, approve the passing of the following resolution as a Special Resolution:

That the draft regulations available for inspection on the voting website be adopted as the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company to the exclusion of and in substitution for the existing Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.

Agenda item 6: To consider and, if thought appropriate, approve the passing of the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution:

That the amendments to the Distribution Rules made available for inspection on the voting website be approved, in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association.

You can learn more about our work over the past year by watching the video below or reading our 2024 Review of the Year.