How do you change something already in the bylaws or want to add something?
The change/s are called amendments. There are five ways in which to change. They are known as to insert, strike, strike and insert, add, or substitute.
A combination of the above can be used.
These are the proper words used in our Parliamentary Authority to amend a motion and bylaws, and it serves as a road map of what is proposed.
BPW’s Parliamentary Authority states that the format for informing the members of a “proposed bylaws amendment” is to:
Include the rationale for the proposed change along with who is proposing the change.
In NFBPWC amendments can be proposed by:
Section 2 - Amendments may be proposed by any State Federation or Affiliate Chapter/Club, the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, or an Affiliate member.
Section 3 - Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Bylaws Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the General Assembly and Biennial Conference and distributed to the membership thirty (30) days before the conference.
Deadline: May 20, 2024
Submit proposed changes to the Bylaws Chair (ILoveBPW@yahoo.com)
May 20, 2024: Submit proposed amendments to the Policy and Procedures Manual
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