We are thrilled to share an important update that gives every Cybera member organization a stronger voice in shaping Alberta’s digital future. At last month’s Special General Meeting, members overwhelmingly approved key updates to Cybera’s Bylaws, paving the way for a more engaged and inclusive Annual General Meeting (AGM) voting structure that incorporates all 104 member organizations. Beginning this September, every member will have a direct role in steering our organization forward.
Voting structure and impact
The move to a unified, single-class voting structure aligns with Cybera’s goal to be member focused and directed. It also ensures our governance reflects the breadth and depth of our member organizations, giving technology leaders across Alberta’s education and public sectors a greater say.
All members will now vote on core governance matters, including:
- The approval of financial statements and the appointment of the financial auditor
- Nominees for the Board of Directors
- Future bylaw changes
How votes are weighted
To balance Cybera’s core mandate to operate the Research and Education Network in Alberta, as well as respecting our current funding structure and proportional service usage, the overall voting weight will be allocated as follows:
- 50% allocated to post-secondary institutions
- 40% allocated to K-12 school districts
- 10% allocated to non-education member organizations (including municipalities, other non-profits, and research members)
Next steps
Cybera member organization representatives have been sent an email with more information, as well as a call to nominate their voting representative.
We extend our sincere thanks to all member organizations for participating in this momentous change — including those who attended the Special General Meeting, and those who shared feedback in one-on-one engagements. We also acknowledge the dedicated efforts of Cybera’s Board of Directors and staff, who worked diligently through this process over the past two years.
We look forward to a strengthened, collaborative future!