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==Summary of Bylaw Changes== | ==Summary of Bylaw Changes== | ||
*2.b.ii. - Added lifetime provision to honorary membership. | *2.b.ii. - Added lifetime provision to honorary membership. | ||
:'''Rationale''': Nothing was explicitly stated in the previous bylaws regarding how long an honorary membership was good for, which may result in ambiguity. Ambiguity in the bylaws rarely ends well. Lifetime isn't necessary, but seems appropriate, as honorary memberships are intended for extraordinary members. Alternatives include "the board shall explicitly state the valid term of an honorary membership at time of approval" or "Honorary memberships are valid x years, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h, and may be renewed at the discretion of the board." | :'''Rationale''': Nothing was explicitly stated in the previous bylaws regarding how long an honorary membership was good for, which may result in ambiguity. Ambiguity in the bylaws rarely ends well. Lifetime isn't necessary, but seems appropriate, as honorary memberships are intended for extraordinary members. Alternatives include "the board shall explicitly state the valid term of an honorary membership at time of approval" or "Honorary memberships are valid x years, unless subsequently revoked or resigned in accordance with section 2.g or 2.h, and may be renewed at the discretion of the board." | ||