Understanding the National PTA Bylaws Revision Process and Article VII
Understanding the National PTA Bylaws Revision Process and Article VII Presented by: National PTA Bylaws and Policy Committee
Bylaws Revision Overview • September 2015 Newsletter • Pta.org/bylaws • Actions taken at 2015 Convention • Refer to Committee • Motion to approve the Bylaws Revision remains open on the 2016 Convention floor • Debate to resume with Article VII
Committee Work • • • • • • •
National Governance Retreat (NGR) Identified five “hot button” issues September 2015 Newsletter Bi-weekly Conference Calls State Congress contact Survey December 2015 In-person meeting
Survey Overview
What happens from here • • • •
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Committee proposed amendments in draft form 45 Days Notice of Amendments does not apply Committee proposed amendments could change Webinar series replaces Bylaws Briefing at convention • January 28 – Overview and Article VII • February 11 – Articles VII through XI • February 25 – Remaining Articles Legislative Conference presentation to State Presidents and Presidents-Elect
Convention Process for Bylaws Revision •
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Writing Lab • If drafting an amendment, be sure to include a process to ensure a complete amendment Conforming Amendments Pre-filed Amendments Deadline Amendments from 2015 convention are no longer part of the process Bylaws discussion • Begins Thursday, June 30 with Article VII • Articles I-VI will be open again for amendment after last Article is debated.
Article VII • •
No additional changes necessary Two survey questions referencing Article VII • No two officers serving from the same state
Article VII •
State Presidents serving in a National PTA officer capacity • 48% of respondents felt State Presidents should not serve in National PTA officer capacity • 37% felt State Presidents were eligible to serve in a National PTA officer capacity if they had less than six month remaining in State Presidency term • Committee supports wording of the proposed bylaws revision requiring State Presidents to resign immediately from State Presidency upon election as a National PTA officer
Recorded webinar available at pta.org/bylaws Additional questions can be sent to [email protected]
Bylaws Revision Overview • September 2015 Newsletter • Pta.org/bylaws • Actions taken at 2015 Convention • Refer to Committee • Motion to approve the Bylaws Revision remains open on the 2016 Convention floor • Debate to resume with Article VII
Committee Work • • • • • • •
National Governance Retreat (NGR) Identified five “hot button” issues September 2015 Newsletter Bi-weekly Conference Calls State Congress contact Survey December 2015 In-person meeting
Survey Overview
What happens from here • • • •
•
Committee proposed amendments in draft form 45 Days Notice of Amendments does not apply Committee proposed amendments could change Webinar series replaces Bylaws Briefing at convention • January 28 – Overview and Article VII • February 11 – Articles VII through XI • February 25 – Remaining Articles Legislative Conference presentation to State Presidents and Presidents-Elect
Convention Process for Bylaws Revision •
• • • •
Writing Lab • If drafting an amendment, be sure to include a process to ensure a complete amendment Conforming Amendments Pre-filed Amendments Deadline Amendments from 2015 convention are no longer part of the process Bylaws discussion • Begins Thursday, June 30 with Article VII • Articles I-VI will be open again for amendment after last Article is debated.
Article VII • •
No additional changes necessary Two survey questions referencing Article VII • No two officers serving from the same state
Article VII •
State Presidents serving in a National PTA officer capacity • 48% of respondents felt State Presidents should not serve in National PTA officer capacity • 37% felt State Presidents were eligible to serve in a National PTA officer capacity if they had less than six month remaining in State Presidency term • Committee supports wording of the proposed bylaws revision requiring State Presidents to resign immediately from State Presidency upon election as a National PTA officer
Recorded webinar available at pta.org/bylaws Additional questions can be sent to [email protected]
