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Bylaws Revisions

Bylaws Revisions. Change 1. To function as a knowledgeable national organization to identify and find resources to solve problems and issues affecting the Deaf & Hard of Hearing federal  workforce;.

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Bylaws Revisions

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  1. Bylaws Revisions

  2. Change 1 To function as a knowledgeable national organization to identify and find resources to solve problems and issues affecting the Deaf & Hard of Hearing federal workforce; To function as a knowledgeable national organization to identify and find resources to solve problems and issues affecting the Deaf & Hard of Hearing workforce; Article II

  3. Change 2 Indented the requirements Article III, Section 1

  4. Change 3 … General members may terminate their membership at any timewith a written notice to the Treasurer. Dues once paid will not be refunded or prorated. … General members may terminate their membership at anytime with a written notice to the Treasurer. Dues once paid will not be refunded or prorated. Article III, Section 2

  5. Change 4 Any member of the Board of Directors thus appointed in this manner shall hold office for the remainder of the vacant position’s term upon ratification by a majority of the members at the next general membership meeting. Any member of the Board of Directors thus appointed shall hold office until the next Annual Meeting. Article IV, Section 12, 3

  6. Change 5 If the position fails ratification at a general meeting, an election for the position should take place within two months in accordance with the rules governing elections. None Article IV, Section 12, 4

  7. Change 6 It shall be the duty of the Diversity Committee to promote diversity within the organization and within the federal government. The President shall appoint the Diversity Committee Chair. None Article VI, Section 10

  8. Change 7 Moved the old Section 10 (Other Committees) to Section 11. None Article VI, Section 11

  9. Change 8 Such proposals shall be published in a DHHIG publication at least xxxxmonths prior to ageneral membership meeting. Such proposals shall be published in a DHHIG publication at least xxxxmonths prior to the Annual meeting. Article X, Section 1 - 3 (NEW)

  10. Change 9 The xxxx may be amended at any general membership meeting of DHHIG by two-thirds (2/3) of general members vote The xxxx may be amended at any Annual Meeting of DHHIG by two-thirds (2/3) of general members vote Article X, Sections 1 – 3 (NEW)

  11. Change 10 Standing Rules may be amended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. D. Standing Rules – may be amended by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Article X, Sections 4 (NEW)

  12. Change 11 Removed! E. If it is deemed advisable by the Board of Directors, such proposals may be submitted to the membership in the form of correspondence, within thirty (30) days after their receipt. The majority of votes cast by the general membership in favor of a proposal shall determine its adoption. Article X

  13. Change 12 Such proposals, unless acceptable to the Board of Directors or withdrawn within thirty (30) days, shall be published with discussion and a ballot in the next Annual meeting. Article X, Section 5 Such proposals, unless acceptable to the Board of Directors or withdrawn within thirty (30) days, shall be published with discussion and a ballot at the next general membership meeting.

  14. Change 13 Article XII: Dissolution Article XII : Dissolution Article XII

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