Jeancspeck Posted April 29, 2018 at 04:35 AM Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 04:35 AM We have a by-law regarding how often and the manner by which by-law can be amended. Below is the by-law; we've had an issue where a member of our organization did not submit his proposed language in writing, and now that its weeks later, he is saying that he presented his proposal to the membership from something he wrote up, which meets the letter of the bylaw. I disagree. My read is that a member must present proposed amendments in writing, to the membership. (funny thing is - there were four members who presented proposed amendments; three of the four all had a copy to give to the president; he was the only one who didn't. Any clarification is appreciated. "These By-Laws may be amended two times a year, in June and the December meeting, by two-thirds vote of the active emergency members present and voting, under the following provisions: that the proposed amendment has been presented in writing two months prior and notice has been sent by mail or electronic mail to each active emergency member that such action will be taken, and that the change is posted on the Department web site at least ten days prior to the meeting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted April 29, 2018 at 10:24 AM Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 10:24 AM You are correct: no written proposal, no opportunity for amendment. The only thing you might change (an amendment for December - be sure to put it in writing!) is to state to who the written text should be presented. Presumably it would be presented to the membership at the April/October meeting, but you should say so to avoid future confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted April 29, 2018 at 04:17 PM Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 04:17 PM 5 hours ago, jstackpo said: You are correct: no written proposal, no opportunity for amendment. The only thing you might change (an amendment for December - be sure to put it in writing!) is to state to who the written text should be presented. Presumably it would be presented to the membership at the April/October meeting, but you should say so to avoid future confusion. If there no absentees, it could be done without notice. That possibility is very unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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