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Line 10: − Still to be worked out exactly, but essentially to remove all extra language about quorum other than "1/3 of full members" as a qualifier for who is counted towards quorum. To bring sanity back to the process by acknowledging the de facto process we've been using for many years, and making that the true rule. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
2018 Quorum Clarification (view source)
Revision as of 14:31, 25 October 2018
, 14:31, 25 October 2018→Language
== Language ==
== Language ==
Remove Section 5.1.2.1 of the Bylaws, which is what defines a process for modifying the quorum calculation, but has never been successfully or accurately executed.
Restores quorum to a simple 1/3 of Full Members. Definition of quorum remains the same. Definition of Full Member remains the same. All else remains the same and if passed, the bylaws will, for the first time, reflect actual practice and the historical experience of the conduct of a vote. You won't even feel a slight disturbance in the Force.
===Existing Language ===
====Quorum====
Quorum for a vote of the membership of Pumping Station: One shall require at least one-third of the existing voting membership on the day of the vote. For the purposes of calculating the quorum, properly submitted proxy statements by members shall count as attendance.
[A quorum definition change was added by a vote on 07-19-2011 but the actual text voted on is lost to history. Some people say it was this, but no one knows for sure. One thing that everyone agrees on is that the number of members needed for a quorum was changed from 50% to one-third.]
====Non-Voting Members*====
Full Members have the option at any time to become Non-Voting Members, or thereafter to re-activate as a voting Full Member, by emailing our voting account ([email protected]) or notifying the Board of Directors. Non-Voting Members will not be counted when calculating whether quorum has been reached.
Full Members who have not attended a meeting or voted by proxy or in absentia for three consecutive months will automatically become Non-Voting Members until they re-activate by either voting or attending a meeting. Non-Voting Members who become Non-Voting by choice can only re-activate by emailing our voting account or by notifying the Board of Directors. As a convenience, Non-Voting Members *can* opt-in to voting for any issue without revoking their Non-Voting status. They will count toward quorum for any vote in which they participate. Board members are not eligible to become Non-Voting Members. Records of member attendance and voting will be maintained by the Secretary. [This non-voting provision added by a vote on 03-22-2011.]
===Proposed Language===
====Quorum====
Quorum for a vote of the membership of Pumping Station: One shall require at least one-third of the existing voting membership on the day of the vote. For the purposes of calculating the quorum, properly submitted proxy statements by members shall count as attendance.
[A quorum definition change was added by a vote on 07-19-2011 but the actual text voted on is lost to history. Some people say it was this, but no one knows for sure. One thing that everyone agrees on is that the number of members needed for a quorum was changed from 50% to one-third.]
== Future ==
== Future ==