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Procedures and Rules

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

  1. Function:

     

    1. The Bylaws Committee, which may be a committee of one, serves the Network by drafting proposed Bylaws revisions, reviewing revisions proposed by the Council or members of the Network, and do the same for the Procedures and Rules to ensure that they do not conflict with the Bylaws.

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  2. Preferred Qualifications:

     

    1. The Chair is the Past-President who appoints others as needed.

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  3. Duties and Responsibilities:

     

    1. Continuously reviews the Bylaws of the Network to ensure that they reflect current practice of the organization and drafts proposed revisions as appropriate;

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    2. Reviews all Bylaws amendments proposed by the Council or written petition of fifteen voting members to determine if they reflect current practice and are acceptable parliamentary practice according to Cannon's Concise Guide to Rules of Order;

     

    3. Prepares proposed Bylaws amendments approved by a two-thirds vote of the Council;

     

    4. Coordinates with the Secretary/Treasurer on sending out information about proposed Bylaws changes to the membership at least 30 days before a general business meeting. During a conference year, March 1st would be a reasonable deadline.

     

    5. Review and revise the Procedures and Rules to ensure that their provisions are in accord with the applicable Bylaws sections;