Article X - Amendments

Article X - Amendments

§ 1. Proposing Amendments - Any member may propose an amendment to these articles at any time. The proposed amendment is presented to Parliamentarian and published to the chapter.

§ 2. Ratification - At the first chapter following publication, the proposed amendment shall be debated during new business and either voted on or tabled. To vote on a proposed amendment, at least two-thirds of the active membership must be present. Reasonable and adequate time shall be designated to discuss the proposed amendment. At the close of discussion, the chapter shall either vote by secret ballot or table the proposed amendment. A two-thirds majority of those present is required for any amendment to be passed. If tabled, the proposed amendment must be brought for a vote at the next meeting.

§ 3. Enactment - Amendments passed by the chapter shall not become effective less than four weeks after the vote. The Board may specify any date more than four weeks and less than six months after the vote to make the amendment effective. However, the author of the amendment may insert into the language of the amendment the date upon which the amendment, if passed, will become effective, so long as that date is more than four weeks and less than six months after the vote.