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AAUW MI Bylaws

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At the annual AAUW of MI State Convention in May, members of AAUW of Michigan will vote on proposed state bylaws amendments submitted to them by the AAUW of MI Bylaws Committee. 

Now is the time to examine the state bylaws and propose amendments that your branch feels are necessary.  A copy of current bylaws is in the back of your state directory.  The deadline for submitting proposed bylaws amendments is December 1, 2008. 

  • The state may adopt and amend bylaws relating to state affairs, but such bylaws shall not conflict with the AAUW CHARTER AND BYLAWS. 

  • A phrase, a sentence, or a whole article may be amended. 

  • Reasons should be stated to explain why the recommendation is being made. 

Procedure for Adoption (AAUW of Michigan Bylaws, Article XX) 

  • The provisions of these bylaws not governed by the ASSOCIATION CHARTER AND BYLAWS may be amended at the state annual convention by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting, provided written notice shall have been sent to the members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which such amendment is to be acted upon. 

  • Proposed amendments to the bylaws of AAUW of Michigan shall be sent Association Bylaws chair for approval before being voted upon. 

  • An amendment to the bylaws at the state convention shall become effective and binding on all branches within the state. 

Enclosed is a copy of the Bylaws Amendment Form for submitting proposed amendments to AAUW of Michigan Bylaws.   

  • Please use a separate form for each proposed amendment being submitted.  Proposed bylaws amendments must be received no later than December 1, 2008

Last update August 3, 2008

 

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