Amendments

Section 1. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws may be proposed upon resolution of two-thirds (2/3) of the Executive Board or, by written petition to the Executive Board of not less than three (3) active members not holding Executive Board office.

Section 2. The Executive Board shall draft all proposed amendments to conform in format with existing articles. Proposed amendments shall contain the precise language of the amendment and shall set forth the language to be added, deleted and/or revised. Proposed amendments shall identify each and every Article and Section of the Constitution & Bylaws affected.

Section 3. Proposed amendments to the Constitution shall be read at a minimum of two (2) meetings of the general membership. After a minimum of two (2) readings, a motion adopted by two-thirds (2/3) majority of members present at the general membership meeting shall authorize the Executive Board to proceed with a written referendum. The referendum shall be conducted as provided for in the Bylaws. Ratification of amendments to the Constitution shall require a two-thirds (2/3) majority of completed ballots returned. Section 4. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws shall be read at a minimum of two (2) meetings of the general membership. Ratification of amendments to the Bylaws shall, upon motion after a minimum of two (2) readings, require a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the general membership present.