RE: club rally
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>Richard,
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>As a matter of POLICY, the BOD could require that candidates
>for appointment to the Performance Rally Board (PRB) be
>elected by the licenced rally competitors. This would not
>require any ammendmnts to Bylaws. I think it would greatly
>enhance member support.
Rich, here is the applicable section of the by-laws showing that the BoD appoints other boards.
Article VI
Section 3. Appointment of Committees. The Board of Directors shall appoint such other committees and boards as shall be necessary to regulate the competition activities of the Club and to advise and assist the Board of Directors concerning the affairs of the Club, and shall appoint the chairperson thereof.
And here is the section on amendments showing that this can not be changed as a matter of policy:
ARTICLE XI
Amendment
The Board of Directors, or three per cent or more of the Regular Members, of whom no more than one-third shall be from the same Area, may propose an amendment to the certificate of incorporation or bylaws by submitting such proposal in writing to the secretary. A proposal submitted by the Members shall be reviewed by a committee of five Regular Members, consisting of four Members appointed by the Board of Directors, two of whom are Members proposing the amendment, and a fifth Member appointed by these four Members, who shall act as a chairperson. The committee shall consider the propriety of the proposal, taking into account the intent of the Petitioners and the suitability of the inclusion of the proposal in primary instruments such as the certificate of incorporation and bylaws, and shall draft the proposed amendment into suitable language. Proposals of either origin shall be submitted to the vote of the Regular Member by mailing notice of the proposal and a form of ballot to all Regular Members. Each Regular Member shall be entitled to one vote on each proposal submitted to the membership. At least 30 days shall be allowed for voting. Ballots shall be mailed for counting to the firm of certified public accountants serving as the Club auditor, and shall not be available for inspection by any officer, Member, or employee. If at least two-thirds of the Regular Members voting are in favor of the amendment, it shall be adopted. The secretary shall cause the result of the balloting to be published for the information of the entire membership.
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>Bruce and Richard,
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>Voter apathy or cronyizm is no excuse to avoid Democracy. It
>is the best reason to have elections. Giving people an
>active voice that has effect tends to do away with cronyizm
>and apathy. Valid elections always enhance credibility and
>support.
So vote for your member of the BoD since that is all that is allowed under the present by-laws. Then get 3% of the membership to petition to change the by-laws. Easy to talk about. Now go do it! I will sign the petition.
Richard
PS: Needs to be real signatures in ink from valid paid up members.
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>Rich Smith
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>Vive le "Pro-le-Ralliat"