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'''These changes were approved at the AGM on the 21st May 2015''' | |||
We have noticed that a number of the points of the constitution are not as clear as they could be, or have factual errors. | We have noticed that a number of the points of the constitution are not as clear as they could be, or have factual errors. | ||
For this reason, the following changes are proposed | For this reason, the following changes are proposed (for reference, see the [[Constitution|Current Constitution]]): | ||
== Point 2.5.2 == | == Point 2.5.2 == | ||
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All members must be given notice as per sections 1.113 - 1.117 of Nottinghack's Articles | All members must be given notice as per sections 1.113 - 1.117 of Nottinghack's Articles | ||
== Addition to the definitions == | == Addition to the definitions == | ||
N-1 Majority refers to a majority of the trustees with 0 or 1 trustees disagreeing | '''N-1 Majority''' refers to a majority of the trustees with 0 or 1 trustees disagreeing. | ||
== Point 2.5.10 == | == Point 2.5.10 == | ||
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The board shall invite offers for a member to act as Returning Officer. This member must be agreed by an N-1 Majority of the trustees and cannot stand for election | The board shall invite offers for a member to act as Returning Officer. This member must be agreed by an N-1 Majority of the trustees and cannot stand for election | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 4 November 2021
These changes were approved at the AGM on the 21st May 2015
We have noticed that a number of the points of the constitution are not as clear as they could be, or have factual errors.
For this reason, the following changes are proposed (for reference, see the Current Constitution):
Point 2.5.2
Currently
A trustee wishing to stand down part way through their term must give one and a half months notice, to allow for the election of a replacement.
Proposed
A trustee wishing to stand down part way through their term must give 42 days notice, to allow for the election of a replacement.
Point 2.5.8
Currently
The nomination windows will normally begin 1 month prior to the elections and end 7 days before elections begin.
Proposed
The nomination windows will normally begin 28 days prior to the elections and end 7 days before elections begin.
Point 2.4
Currently
All members must be given notice as per section 33 of Nottinghack's Articles
Proposed
All members must be given notice as per sections 1.113 - 1.117 of Nottinghack's Articles
Addition to the definitions
N-1 Majority refers to a majority of the trustees with 0 or 1 trustees disagreeing.
Point 2.5.10
Currently
The board shall invite offers for a member to act as Returning Officer. This member must be agreed by six trustees and cannot stand for election
Proposed
The board shall invite offers for a member to act as Returning Officer. This member must be agreed by an N-1 Majority of the trustees and cannot stand for election