SDNYC Constitution and By-Laws - Proposed Amendment
Over the last four months the SDNYC Constitutional Review Committee, composed of members of the SDNYC Full Board and Members, has read through the existing documents governing our club and considered changes and updates to better reflect our current values, operations, and needs. The Committee shared the proposed changes with the SDNYC Full Board for review and comment.
Per the SDNYC Constitution, Article X, "Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by the Board ... and submitted to the Secretary. To become effective, any amendment so proposed must be approved and adopted thereafter by two-thirds of the members present at two meetings of the Club that shall be at least one week apart.”
SDNYC Members will be asked to vote for the first of two times at the Membership Meeting Dec 10, with the ballot remaining open for 24 hours. Any questions or comments can be submitted to stonewalldemocraticclubnyc@gmail.com
Summary of Changes:
Updates terminology included in club purpose to reflect diversity of the LGBTQ+ movement
Standardizes and clarifies language and roles for At Large vs Executive Board Members
Clarifies responsibilities of Club Officers
Reduces in time new Members must have paid dues to vote from 90 to 60 days
Removes language requiring in person votes to reflect post-pandemic electronic voting norm
Adjusts rules for the SDNYC Tenured Board, including removal of clause for new Tenured Board Member, and adds requirement to attend four Board meetings over previous 12 month period year to vote
Removes SDNYC Board of Governors
Clarifies rules governing endorsements in ranked choice elections, assigned to committee
Amends and adds to club Code of Conducts and adds process for resolving complaints or concerns
