RULE VII — BYLAW AMENDMENTS

RULE VII — BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Section 1 — Authority

Only the membership may amend BCHI Bylaws.

The SBD facilitates the process.

Section 2 — Who May Propose

Bylaw amendments may be proposed by:

    BCHI Chapters

    SBD

    Authorized committees

All proposals must be in writing.

Section 3 — Submission

Proposals are submitted to the Secretary using the official Bylaw Amendment Form.

Section 4 — Board Review

The SBD may:

    verify format

    check consistency

    recommend clarification

The SBD may not block properly submitted amendments except for illegality or incompleteness.

Section 5 — Advance Notice

Exact amendment text must be distributed to chapters and delegates per Bylaws.

Failure to provide 14 days notice invalidates the vote.

Section 6 — Vote

Bylaw amendments require a two-thirds (2/3) vote (super majority) of the duly certified and seated delegates.

Voting shall be conducted by voice vote, show of hands, standing vote, ballot, or other method as determined by the presiding officer or required by these Rules. Only duly certified and seated delegates shall be entitled to vote.

Proxy voting shall not be permitted.

Section 7 — Documentation

After adoption, the Secretary:

1.   updates bylaws

2.   records adoption date

3.   archives prior version

4.   publishes revised document