I have gathered a significant amount of information on this topic and will provide it as soon as I have a little more time. Currently, we are preparing to go north for the holidays, which means I will need a bit of extra time to compile everything and ensure that it is as thorough as possible.
Proper procedure for changing our Bylaws
9.
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the By-Laws shall be adopted in the following manner:
9.1
NOTICE of the subject matter of a proposed amendment shall be included in the notice of any meeting or the text of any written agreement at which a proposed amendment is considered.
9.2.
PROPOSAL OF AMENDMENTS An amendment may be proposed by either a majority of the Directors or by twenty percent (20%) of the voting interests. At least (30) days’ notice must be given for proposed amendments to the By-Laws.
9.3.
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS A resolution adopting a proposed amendment must receive approval of the majority of the entire voting interests of the Corporation (present in person or by proxy) unless approval of a different percentage is required by the article to be amended, at a duly noticed meeting of the Corporation or by
written agreement of the membership as defined in Article 2.10. Amendments correcting errors or omissions may be adopted by the Board alone.
9.4.
EFFECTIVE DATE An amendment, when adopted, shall become effective upon approval of the Board or membership as is applicable.
9.5.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT FORMAT Proposals to amend existing By-Laws shall contain the full text of the By-Law(s) to be amended. New words shall be underlined and words to be deleted shall be lined through with hyphens. If the proposed change is so extensive that this procedure would hinder rather than assist understanding, a notation must be inserted immediately preceding the proposed amendment saying,
“SUBSTANTIAL REWORDING OF BY-LAW. SEE BY-LAW NUMBER FOR PRESENT TEXT.”
