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ProposedAmendments to the Bylaws - Results Summary
ConformingAmendments to theAlpha Delta Kappa Constitution
PageA21 2,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP
(International) Section:5.b, c, e. (1) - (2)
1. Removes the requirement for chapters to vote by ballot for new members, giving chapters more flexibility in voting methods
PageA21 14,Article VII, Title: Officers (International) Section: 1. a. (2)
2. Adds service as a member of the International Executive Board Member as qualification for the office of International President or International President-Elect
PageA21 14,Article VII, Title: Officers (International) Section: 1. a. (4)
3. Provides a pathway for members who have served in membership roles at the Regional or S/P/N levels but may not have served as an S/P/N president to be eligible for the position of International Vice President for Membership.
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PageA21 2,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Election Procedures) Section: 5. c. Provides election of new members by a majority vote of the chapter instead of a unanimous vote
PageA21 2-3,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Election Procedures) Section: 5. a., b., d.– f. New f. and g.
1. Updates terminology (prospective member replaces candidate)
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2. Clarifies responsibilities of chapter officers in the election process of new members
3. Removes references to the ballot and unanimous voting per previous amendments
PageA21 3-4,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP Section: 6. a. (3)
#6
Provides that members of the International Executive Board will be identified as members of International (The label International Chapter is retired at the conclusion of the 2023 convention)
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ProposedAmendments to the Bylaws - Results Summary
PageA21 4,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Sustaining Member) Section: 6. c. (1) (b) - 6.c.(2) Provides clarity for updating the membership status or change of address for sustaining members in alignment with current practice.
PageA21 5-6,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (International Teacher Education (ITE) Honorary Member) Section: 6. e. (3) c.
Provides that S/P/Ns may initiate an unlimited number of ITE Honorary students (note: The S/P/N will pay dues for these members per #11)
PageA21 7-8,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Reinstatement) Section: 9. a.-d.
PageA21 8,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Termination of Membership) Section:10 d Changes the date that membership will be terminated for non-payment of dues from May 1 to March 1 unless a waiver is granted by the Executive Director
PageA21 9,Article III, Title: MEMBERSHIP (Dues, Fees andAssessments) Section: 12
Establishes March 1 as the date that members with delinquent dues will be charged a reinstatement fee
Provides clarification that Life members may be required to pay S/P/N and chapter annual dues and that honorary members shall pay no dues, fees or assessments because the S/P/N or chapter is responsible for their dues.
PageA21 13,Article VI, Title: INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BODIES
BOARDAND REGIONALCOUNCIL Section: 2. a. - b.
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Realigns the language of this section to align with the Constitution of Alpha Delta Kappa (March 2023-Amended), specifically the members of the single governing body and the rank order of the members of the International Executive Board
ProposedAmendments to the Bylaws - Results Summary
PageA21 14,Article VII, Title OFFICERS
(International) Section: 1. a. (1) - (3)
Establishes all members of the International Executive Board as Officers of A∆K and clarifies the eligibility requirements for these officers
PageA21 14,Article VII, Title OFFICERS
(International) Section:1. b. (1) and (2) Clarifies and aligns the process for the nomination of candidates for International office with current practice, specifically those offices which remain vacant after the application deadline.
PageA21 14-15,Article VII, Title OFFICERS
(International) Section: 1. c. (2), (3), (4) & (5) Clarifies and aligns the process of electing International officers with the current practice of electronic balloting prior to the in-person portion of the convention
PageA21 22,Article VIII, Title COMMITTEES
(International) Section: 1. b.
Aligns the list of International Standing Committees with current practice
PageA21 23,Article IX, Title
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Section:2.- 4. Aligns International Convention activities with current practice using both virtual and in-person proceedings. Establishes that the process for determining official delegates shall be published in the Intern’l Policies and Procedures Manual
PageA21 24,Article XI, Title REGIONS, REGIONALLEADERSHIPAND REGIONAL CONFERENCES Section: 2. b. (1)
Clarifies that an S/P/N officer may offer as a candidate for regional office so long as she will have completed her service by the time of the regional installation
PageA21 25,Article XI, Title REGIONS, REGIONALLEADERSHIPAND REGIONAL CONFERENCES (Duties of Office) Section: New 3. Defines the roles and responsibilities of the Regional Officers. (RP, RPE, & RVPM)
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#21-22
ProposedAmendments to the Bylaws - Results Summary
PageA21 28,Article XX, TitleAMENDING OF BYLAWS Section: 1.
Clarifies and aligns the process of amending the International Bylaws with the current practice of electronic voting prior to the in-person convention
EditorialAmendments – adopted in gross PageA21 1-29,Articles III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XX
21.The references to “International Chapter” and International Vice Presidents for the Regions” are deleted to align with approved changes to the Constitution of Alpha Delta Kappa (March 2023Amended) and the Bylaws of Alpha Delta Kappa (Amended 2021) as specified in the Provisos. PageA21 10 11,Article IV, Title CHAPTER ORGANIZATION Sections: 4, 5, and 7
22. Removal of the statement Guidelines and forms are available from Headquarters or may be printed from the website. To align with current practice