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CBL Committee
CBL (Constitution, Bylaws, and Legislation) Committee
Purpose:
The CBL Committee is responsible for reviewing and proposing necessary amendments to the organization’s Constitution, Bylaws, and Legislation (CBL) document. This committee shall only be formed when substantive changes are deemed necessary and not on an annual or routine basis.
Formation:
- The CBL Committee is established at the discretion of the organization’s leadership and may not be convened every year.
- It shall only be formed in response to significant governance needs or structural changes that require updates to the CBL.
Responsibilities:
- Review and Evaluation:
- Analyze the existing CBL document to identify areas needing amendment or clarification.
- Evaluate proposed changes from members, officers, or other committees, considering the impact and necessity.
- Analyze the existing CBL document to identify areas needing amendment or clarification.
- Proposal Development:
- Draft proposed amendments with clear rationale and legal/organizational justification.
- Ensure changes align with the organization’s mission, structure, and legal compliance requirements.
- Draft proposed amendments with clear rationale and legal/organizational justification.
- Submission to Governing Council:
- Present all proposed CBL changes to the Governing Council for review and approval.
- Present all proposed CBL changes to the Governing Council for review and approval.
- Membership Review Process:
- If approved by the Governing Council, the proposed changes shall be posted to the membership for a 30-day period.
- During this period, members may submit input, feedback, or express concerns regarding the changes.
- If approved by the Governing Council, the proposed changes shall be posted to the membership for a 30-day period.
- Voting Process:
- After the 30-day review period, the final version of proposed amendments may be placed on a ballot for a full membership vote.
- After the 30-day review period, the final version of proposed amendments may be placed on a ballot for a full membership vote.
Authority and Limitations:
- The CBL Committee serves in an advisory and drafting capacity only.
- The committee has no authority to enact changes independently; all amendments must follow the approval and voting procedures.
Term:
- The CBL Committee is temporary and dissolves upon completion of its assigned review and amendment process, or yearly as necessary.
Reporting:
- Reports to the Governing Council.