Changes

===Sponsor===

=== Sponsor ===

Tim Saylor

Tim Saylor

===History===

=== History ===

Aug 6, 2013 - Proposed

Aug 6, 2013 - Proposed

Aug 8, 2013 - Forwarded to the membership for perusal

Aug 8, 2013 - Forwarded to the membership for perusal

Aug 13, 2013 - Membership Vote planned date

Aug 13, 2013 - Membership Vote planned date

===Background===

=== Background ===

The membership agreement's conflict resolution policy is brain dead in how it forces all board members to be involved in all disputes, even if they have a personal stake in the matter.

The membership agreement's conflict resolution policy is brain dead in how it forces all board members to be involved in all disputes, even if they have a personal stake in the matter.

===Language===

=== Language ===

In the membership agreement, replace the following sentence: "The recommended consequence shall be put into effect if approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors plus one member."  

In the membership agreement, replace the following sentence: "The recommended consequence shall be put into effect if approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors plus one member."  

With this: "The recommended consequence shall be put into effect if approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors plus one member. Board members may recuse themselves from the vote at their discretion, and must recuse themselves if they are involved in the situation. The remaining board shall select another member to fill the recused director's role. Former board members are strongly preferred for that role, but not strictly required."

With this: "The recommended consequence shall be put into effect if approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors plus one member. Board members may recuse themselves from the vote at their discretion, and must recuse themselves if they are involved in the situation. The remaining board shall select another member to fill the recused director's role. Former board members are strongly preferred for that role, but not strictly required."

===Vote===

=== Vote ===

Yea: 32

Yea: 32

Nay: 0

Nay: 0

Present: 1

Present: 1

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