[registrars] proposed new by law "amendments section" comments

[Ken Stubbs <kstubbs@digitel.net>]

The second to the last paragraph of the new amendments states:

"Amendments to these bylaws shall be made by ballot of the Members. They may be proposed by the Executive Committee or by petition. A copy of such proposed amendment or amendments, if lawful, and a ballot shall be made available to each voting member at least thirty (30) days before the date designated for counting the ballots. Balloting shall be in accordance with the Bylaws and the “Registrar Constituency Rules of Procedure.”

 A vote of at least two thirds of all ballots cast, provided the total number of those voting is not less than ten percent of the total number of voting members, in favor of an amendment is necessary for adoption. Voting members shall be notified as soon as practicable by notice in a publication going to all voting members."

the implication here is that, for example, if the constituancy has 60 members, that as longs as 10% (or "6 members") voted on a by law amendment and, if 2/3 (or "4 votes")  were in favor of the amendment the amendment would be binding on the constituancy.. (i.e. 4 members could amend the by-laws)

This 10 percent number is far to low.. i feel that at least 50% of the members must actually cast a vote in order for the result to be binding on the constituancy. The impact of a by law amendment is so great that there must be insurance that a substantial portion of the members act on the issue .  I do though believe that the 2/3 majority of votes cast makes sense.

i would appreciate thoughts from other constituancy participants on this issue..