CHAIR REPORT OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

DECEMBER 7, 2007

 After reviewing and approving our minutes and the financial reports we had a long discussion regarding the Bylaws amendment that was presented at our last meeting.

 While the proposal did receive a majority vote, the current Bylaws require a ¾ vote if not presented 30 days in advance of the vote.  There was a strong feeling that the proposal was not clear enough on what the intent was: to require that an elected position must be held by a designated delegate from a local for the full term of office.

 Since the motion to allow the S/T to remain in office to complete her term was passed and the Bylaws were silent in the area of having to remain a delegate to hold the office, we now have question before us.  Does that motion now stand as the Council interpretation for the future or do we still need to address the issue with a new Bylaws change?

 The Board is in agreement that the previous proposal was defeated, per the ¾ requirement not being met.  Therefore, that proposal will not be brought back to the Council. 

 Should the Council body determine that a change is necessary, a hopefully clearer proposal can be made.  That will be the question before you in January.

 In other matters, I have received one name for submission as Chair of the Community Services Committee.  I will be discussing that proposal with the local and with the person suggested.  I will be glad to hear any other names if you have someone in your local who is interested.

 There was also a suggestion that we revive our Mobilization committee.  I am interested in hearing from you in regards to someone to lead this important committee.