New Standing Rule adoption

[David A Foulkes]

A "new" standing rule (not in conflict with or amending an existing rule) can be adopted with a majority vote without notice. (p. 18 ll. 16-18). In the case of bylaws, a "new" bylaw would require a 2/3 vote with notice, or majority of the entire membership without notice, where no provision for amendment is included in the bylaws. (p. 307 ll. 5-12)

So it seems that the collection of Standing Rules is not looked upon as a single document as the Bylaws are, such that when adding a "new" standing rule, this is not a case of Amend Something Previously Adopted.

Is this a correct understanding?

[Dan Honemann]

A "new" standing rule (not in conflict with or amending an existing rule) can be adopted with a majority vote without notice. (p. 18 ll. 16-18). In the case of bylaws, a "new" bylaw would require a 2/3 vote with notice, or majority of the entire membership without notice, where no provision for amendment is included in the bylaws. (p. 307 ll. 5-12)

So it seems that the collection of Standing Rules is not looked upon as a single document as the Bylaws are, such that when adding a "new" standing rule, this is not a case of Amend Something Previously Adopted.

Is this a correct understanding?

Maybe, maybe not. The answer depends upon whether or not this "collection" of rules has itself been adopted as a single document. If so, then to change it in any way will require its amendment.