Important Message about proposed change to by-laws
Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 12:47PM
Dear LSAA Members: Some years ago, we had a provision placed into the by-laws regarding limiting terms of directors on the board to two terms/6 total years. I supported this, and, at the time, this was intended to ensure we had a steady stream of fresh thinking, new ideas and new members taking up the task of serving LSAA on the board.
I hope this finds all of you well!
While we still believe that this concept of seeking new members, ideas, etc. is desirable, our existing by-law structure effectively forces directors off the board despite their desire to continue making a sustained, enduring, beneficial level of enthusiastic and engaged contribution.
As such, the changes being proposed in the attached serves to essentially remove the term limits provision, as we feel that given the demographics of our membership, such forced cycling would ultimately hobble the organization and deny it people who continue to actively and effectively serve. There is also a change formalizing the ongoing practice regarding the role of former presidents serving the board.
That said, we have to point out that there will always be natural replacements (for example, when a board member decides they no longer wish to serve; the board member feels they can no longer effectively serve due to personal circumstances; death of a board member; etc. ). Frankly, during the business meeting when we vote on this, nominations from the floor and challenges to existing board members may serve to do this as well.
What follows in the link is the proposed language we are asking for your support to amend our by-laws such that the LSAA board can continue serving the members without turbulence driven essentially by the calendar.
Please read: A proposed change in the by-laws
Many thanks in advance for your support.
Bob
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