Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 19:43:15 -0400
From: "Sherri" <kyvitals(a)windstream.net>
Subject: FW: [BOARD] FW: Bylaws amendment
This amendment is proposed to rectify the inequality of
representation on the USGenWeb Project Advisory Board. There is no
need for a State Coordinator Regional Representative as State
Coordinators are also Local Coordinators. Currently the State
Coordinator Region Representatives are elected by approximately 25
State Coordinators and Assistant State Coordinators in each region.
Regional representatives elected to the Advisory Board prior to or
concurrently with the passage of this amendment shall complete the
terms to which they were elected.
Current:
V. COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board membership shall consist of: the National
Coordinator, four (4) State Coordinator Regional Representatives,
eight (8) Local Coordinator Regional Representatives, one (1) Special
Projects representative elected by members of the special projects,
and one (1) at-large representative. All shall have voting privileges
except the National Coordinator who shall vote only in the case of a
tie. The regions from which State Coordinator and Local Coordinator
Representatives are elected shall be decided by the Advisory Board on
an annual basis.
New:
V. COMPOSITION OF ADVISORY BOARD
The Advisory Board membership shall consist of: the National
Coordinator, eight (8) Local Coordinator Regional Representatives,
one (1) Special Projects representative elected by members of the
special projects, and one (1) at-large representative. All shall have
voting privileges except the National Coordinator who shall vote only
in the case of a tie. The regions from which Local Coordinator
Representatives are elected shall be decided by the Advisory Board on
an annual basis.
current:
VI: DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD
I. Nominees for National Coordinator shall have the following
qualifications: at least one year (the twelve months immediately
preceding an election) of continuous service and current activity as
a member in good standing, and eligibility to vote within The
USGenWeb Project. Qualifications of nominees for State Coordinator
Representative, Local Coordinator Representative, and Special Project
Representative are the same with the addition that their service
shall have been as a State Coordinator, Local Coordinator, or one of
the various positions associated with the Special Projects,
respectively. "In good standing" is demonstrated by responding
promptly to email, actively supporting researchers' efforts to find
information, maintaining their website with appropriate, up-to-date
content, and serving as a good example of the guidelines and
standards of The USGenWeb Project.
new:
VI: DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS OF ADVISORY BOARD
I. Nominees for National Coordinator shall have the following
qualifications: at least one year (the twelve months immediately
preceding an election) of continuous service and current activity as
a member in good standing, and eligibility to vote within The
USGenWeb Project. Qualifications of nominees for Local Coordinator
Representative and Special Project Representative are the same with
the addition that their service shall have been as a Local
Coordinator or one of the various positions associated with the
Special Projects, respectively. "In good standing" is demonstrated by
responding promptly to email, actively supporting researchers'
efforts to find information, maintaining their website with
appropriate, up-to-date content, and serving as a good example of the
guidelines and standards of The USGenWeb Project.
current:
VIII. ADVISORY BOARD PROCEDURES
A. Nine (9) voting members of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum.
new:
VIII. ADVISORY BOARD PROCEDURES
A. Seven (7) voting members of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum.
USGenWeb Advisory Board Agenda:
http://usgenweb.org/agenda2.shtml
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Chahta Ohoyo Holahta,
Honorary