I would like to see the revised bylaw articles posted for discussion as the section or article is completed by the committee. I don't buy into any argument, if there is one, that they must be presented to the full membership at one time. The full membership can view the forum if they so choose. Below is part of an email I sent to Ron with a few typo changes.
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Ron, I don't think I've stated exactly what I mean when I asked for posting of revisions for discussion. You are correct, you can't have a committee with 100 members all making changes. I'm not asking for that. What I would like to see is the revision along with the reason posted. Allow those of us that want to discuss (or cuss) it do just that. Your committee is still responsible for the final that will be presented but just maybe the discussions might lead you to make a change or show those opposed why no change is required. I don't think there should be a need for any of the committee to comment during the discussions unless they felt the need to really clarify something.
A prime example is your post about the BOD removing board members. Had there been no discussion and the revisions submitted leaving the ability as it stands with BOD there would have been a sharpening of pitchforks and a gathering of torches.
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How do others feel or am I in left field with this request?
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Ron, I don't think I've stated exactly what I mean when I asked for posting of revisions for discussion. You are correct, you can't have a committee with 100 members all making changes. I'm not asking for that. What I would like to see is the revision along with the reason posted. Allow those of us that want to discuss (or cuss) it do just that. Your committee is still responsible for the final that will be presented but just maybe the discussions might lead you to make a change or show those opposed why no change is required. I don't think there should be a need for any of the committee to comment during the discussions unless they felt the need to really clarify something.
A prime example is your post about the BOD removing board members. Had there been no discussion and the revisions submitted leaving the ability as it stands with BOD there would have been a sharpening of pitchforks and a gathering of torches.
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How do others feel or am I in left field with this request?