SUGGEST A CHANGE TO CONSTITUTION

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1 Member Name Rusty Peck Art.4, Sec.1a 1. Authority a The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as EC ) shall transact all business of Board #6. All policies and procedures not specifically covered in the Constitution shall be established by the EC. Exceptions or waivers to any policy or procedure may be granted by the EC in the case of hardship or extenuating circumstances. 1. Authority a. The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as EC ) shall transact all business of Board #6. All policies and procedures not specifically covered in the Constitution shall be established by the EC. The adoption of or change in established policy must be noticed and discussed at a scheduled EC Meeting. The vote on such proposal of adoption or change in policy shall not be voted on prior to a thirty day (30) grace period. Exceptions or waivers to any policy or procedure may be granted by the EC in the case of hardship or extenuating circumstances. Rationale for proposed change This change provides for an adequate review of policy proposals

2 Art.4, Sec.1a 1. Authority a. The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as EC ) shall transact all business of Board #6. All policies and procedures not specifically covered in the Constitution shall be established by the EC. Exceptions or waivers to any policy or procedure may be granted by the EC in the case of hardship or extenuating circumstances. 1. Authority a. The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as EC ) shall transact all business of Board #6. All policies and procedures not specifically covered in the Constitution shall be established by the EC. b. To adopt or change existing policy, a minimum of 60% of the EC membership must vote in the affirmative at a scheduled meeting held a minimum of 30 days following the introduction of such policy proposals at an EC Meeting. Rationale for proposed change Separates exceptions and waivers from main adoption or policy changes authority

3 Art.4, Sec.1a 1. Authority a. The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as EC ) shall transact all business of Board #6. All policies and procedures not specifically covered in the Constitution shall be established by the EC. Exceptions or waivers to any policy or procedure may be granted by the EC in the case of hardship or extenuating circumstances. 1. Authority b. The Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as EC ) shall transact all business of Board #6. All policies and procedures not specifically covered in the Constitution shall be established by the EC. c. Exceptions or waivers to any policy or procedure may be granted by a majority of the EC in attendance in the case of hardship or extenuating circumstances. Rationale for proposed change Separates exceptions and waivers from main adoption or policy changes authority

4 information below for each proposed change and submit to Secretary Lopes by February 20. Use a different form for an amendment to another Article. Member Name Tom Juknis Article 4 1d. The EC shall appoint the Parliamentarian and Assistant Parliamentarian Article 4 1d. The President shall appoint the Parliamentarian and Assistant Parliamentarian To be consistent with Article 4-6 a 3, Duties of the President and Article 11-2 Parliamentarian.

5 Art.4, Sec.2b The President, First and Second Vice President will serve a term of one (1) year and will succeed themselves yearly without re-election and move up through the chairs in the order in which they were elected. The Immediate Past President will serve for one year. The Secretary/Treasurer will have a term of one (1) year and is eligible to stand for re-election. The two panels of three (3) At-Large EC Members will serve for two years with one At-Large panel elected every other year b. The President, First and Second Vice President will serve a term, beginning at the conclusion of the annual business meeting and ending at the end of the annual business meeting for the following year of one (1) year and will succeed themselves yearly without re-election and move up through the chairs in the order in which they were elected. The Immediate Past President will serve for one year. The Secretary/Treasurer will have a term of one (1) year and is eligible to stand for re-election. The two panels of three (3) At-Large EC Members will serve for two years with one At- Large panel elected every other year., beginning at the conclusion of the annual business meeting so elected and ending at the conclusion of the second annual business meeting following election. To designate the start and completion of term of office

6 Art.4, Sec3a1 a. Officers In order to be considered for election as an officer, a Board #6 member must be a member in good standing with a minimum of seven (7) years membership in Board #6, have previously served on the Executive Committee in an At-Large position and submit a request to the Secretary/Treasurer at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting to be placed on the ballot. 3. Election-Annual Meeting a. Officers 1. In order to be considered for election as an officer, a Board #6 member must currently be a member in good standing with a minimum of seven (7) years membership in Board #6, have previously served on the Executive Committee in an At-Large position and submit a written request to the Secretary/Treasurer at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting to be placed on the ballot. The Second Vice President position may be held immediately following the completion of an At-Large Executive Committee Position. Clarifies that one can be elected immediately following EC

7 Art.4, Sec.3b2 If there are more than three nominees a written ballot shall be issued. The At-Large EC Member positions shall be filled by the three people receiving the most votes cast. If there is a tie for the third most votes cast then another ballot will be held to break the tie Elected At-Large EC Members shall take office upon the conclusion of the Annual Meeting 2. If there are more than three nominees a written ballot shall be issued. The At-Large EC Member positions shall be filled by the three people receiving the most votes cast. If there is a tie for the third most votes cast then another written ballot will be held to break the tie for that third position. Elected At-Large EC Members shall take office upon the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. To state that the tie is only for the last of the members on the EC ballot.

8 Art.4, Sec.5 Vacancy a. Secretary/Treasurer - EC can elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term. b. At-Large Member - EC can elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term. c. President - Shall be filled by the First Vice President for the remainder of the unexpired term and then serve a complete term d. First Vice President - Shall be filled by the Second Vice President for the remainder of the unexpired term and then serve a complete term. Art.4, Sec.5 Vacancy a. Secretary/Treasurer - EC can elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term. b. At-Large Member - EC can elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term. c. President - Shall be filled by the First Vice President for the remainder of the unexpired term and then serve a complete term. If both the President and the First Vice President (FVP) are not available, the Second Vice President (SVP) shall fill the position of the President for the remainder of the term. Subsequently, he/she shall return to the First Vice President for the next term if the former First Vice President is now available, or remain in the position as the President if the former FVP is not available. This would create the need for a vote to fill both the FVP and SVP positions, at the next annual business meeting, d. First Vice President - Shall be filled by the Second Vice President for the remainder of the unexpired term and then serve a complete term. To allow for all possibilities for vacancy and succession of office

9 Member Name Rusty Peck No current language is present for this situation Art.4, Sec.5e Vacancy 2 nd Vice Presidenta. In the event that a 2 nd Vice President leaves office or is temporarily disabled then the office shall be vacant until the next annual meeting b. In the event that a 2 nd Vice President is not elected then the office shall remain vacant for the entire term. No provision currently exists to deal with this situation

10 information below for each proposed change and submit to Secretary Lopes by February 22. Use a different form for an amendment to another Article. Member Name Curt Vincente (proposed added language in red) Article 4 Section 6 6. Duties of President and First Vice-President a. President Shall: 1. Issue the call and preside at meetings of the EC. Article 4 Section 6 6. Duties of President and First Vice-President a. President Shall: 1. Issue the call and preside at meetings of the EC. i. Post meeting agendas of the Executive Committee on the Board 6 website at least two weeks prior to a scheduled meeting. ii. Send an blast to the membership when the agendas are posted. The general membership should be made aware of Executive Committee meetings, thus allowing members to contact their representatives for information or input if there are items on the agenda of particular importance or concern to them.

11 Art.5, Sec.4 d. Penalty for not Meeting Financial Obligations - Failure to meet any of the financial obligations, including late payment fees, will result in no further assignments in accordance with the penalties established by the EC and announced and/or published to the membership d. Penalty for not Meeting Financial Obligations - Failure to meet any of the financial obligations, including late payment fees, will result in no further assignments in accordance with the penalties established by the EC and announced and/or published to the membership prior to the Board #6 interpretation meeting or November 15 whichever is later Establishes a measurable date

12 information below for each proposed change and submit to Secretary Lopes by February 22. Use a different form for an amendment to another Article. Member Name Curt Vincente (proposed deletion shown as strikethrough and proposed added language in red) Article 6 Section 2 Special meetings of the EC may be held upon call of the President. Meetings may be conducted by means of a telephone conference, video conference or other communications equipment provided that all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. Article 6 Section 2 2. Special Meetings of the EC may be held upon call of the President. Meetings may be conducted by meeting in person or other means such as use of a telephone conference, video conference or other communications equipment provided that all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other at the same time. All meetings require a quorum in order for EC actions to be formalized and official. Two types of EC meetings are Regular or Special as defined below: a. Regular meetings are defined as conducting routine or normal operating business of the Executive Committee and shall be held in accordance with Article 4, Section 6.a.1.i and ii. b. Special meetings are limited in scope and are defined as a single agenda item to deal with immediate or emergency concerns or issues that cannot wait until the next regular meeting of the Executive Committee. Examples of topics are: budget emergency, constitution or policy clarification, school issue, member discipline, personnel matter, etc. Special meetings do not need to meet the posting requirements in Article 4, Section 6.a.1.i and ii. Clarification of the purpose of regular meetings versus special meetings and to be consistent with changes made to Article 4, Section 6.a.1.i and ii

13 Member Name Rusty Peck Art. 7, Sec. 3j a. Ratings Committee shall assist the Executive Committee with the administration of Article 14. a. Observation Mobility Committee- shall assist the Executive Committee with the administration of Article 14. Member Officiating Review Process Rationale for proposed change To account for the committee which replaces the Ratings Committee

14 1. Term of office is one (1) year. ARTICLE 8- INTERPRETER ARTICLE 8- INTERPRETER 1. Term of office is one (1) year, beginning at the conclusion of the annual business meeting and ending at the end of the annual business meeting for the following year. 2. In order to be considered for election, a Board #6 member must be a member in good standing with a minimum of seven (7) years membership in Board #6 and have submitted a request for inclusion on the ballot to the Secretary/Treasurer at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting to be placed on the ballot. Establishes the access to ballot and term of office of Interpreter

15 Member Name Rusty Peck Art.16, Sec.2 2. Amendments must be submitted to/received by the Secretary-Treasurer at least thirty (30) days and posted twenty-five (25) days prior to the Annual Meeting. 2. Amendments must be submitted to/received by the Secretary-Treasurer at least thirty (30) days and posted online fifteen days (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting. Rationale for proposed change This change provides for the review of submissions and the editing changes that may be necessary