[sac-board] Re: Board meeting topics....

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 21:02:37 -0700, Peter wrote:

> Paul,
> 
> Upon re-reading your post, I'm not sure I follow.
> 

> Do I understand correctly that you believe this topic should be
> presented to the general membership for a vote only if the board
> votes against question #1. So, if the board decides to implement a
> waiver policy, then no general membership vote is required and the
> constitution is amended to allow the waivers? If the board decides
> not io implement a waiver then the question will be posed to the
> membership? I'm not sure why this distinction is made here. Article
> X-B states that any amendment to the constitution is subject to a
> majority vote by the membership, which I interpret as a ratification
> of the board's action.  I can't find anything in the constitution
> that allows a general membership vote based solely on the perceived
> importance of the topic.
>
>  I agree this is an important topic... all the more reason to follow
> the club's constitution.

If I had to find a reason, it would be Art. III 2:  "Incurring financial
obligations..."  And yes, it's a bit of a stretch.

If SAC decides to go against the advice of our lawyer, the general
membership should be informed ASAP.  This not because I believe its the
wrong decision (I think releases should only be for events like the
marathon), but because the decision might haunt SAC.  If the general
membership wants to reverse this decision (which I expect is unlikely)
they will have a chance.  If we do this, it will be less likely that
months further down the road, there will be an objection that causes us
to start this all over.

        -Paul

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