Bylaws (2010): Difference between revisions
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:'''Rationale''': Board quorum is 5 people, a five person board would rarely have quorum, and<br /> the list of secondary portfolios was rigid and unable to change with the organization. Most particularly, the portfolio of "office director" was irrelevant in an organization with staff. | :'''Rationale''': Board quorum is 5 people, a five person board would rarely have quorum, and<br /> the list of secondary portfolios was rigid and unable to change with the organization. Most particularly, the portfolio of "office director" was irrelevant in an organization with staff. | ||
*6.c. - Added this section and renumbered subsequent subsections. This provides allowance for acclamation. | *6.c. - Added this section and renumbered subsequent subsections. This provides allowance for acclamation. | ||
:'''Rationale''': If someone | :'''Rationale''': If someone is opposed to some board members nominated, they can nominate more and force an election. Acclamation simplifies the process if fewer people are nominated than there are openings. | ||
*6.e. (formerly 6.d.) - Shortened to simply provide for 2 year terms without the requirement for 50% election every year. | *6.e. (formerly 6.d.) - Shortened to simply provide for 2 year terms without the requirement for 50% election every year. | ||
:'''Rationale''': The old bylaws required that, in the event that some board members resigned and more than 1/2 the board was up for re-election, some board members would only be elected to 1-year terms. This was administratively complicated (required a secret ballot vote even if there were no more candidates than board positions), and seemed that it would be hurtful to those who were elected, but only for one year. | :'''Rationale''': The old bylaws required that, in the event that some board members resigned and more than 1/2 the board was up for re-election, some board members would only be elected to 1-year terms. This was administratively complicated (required a secret ballot vote even if there were no more candidates than board positions), and seemed that it would be hurtful to those who were elected, but only for one year. | ||