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BYLAW
Changes from November 1-6, 2003 International Convention
Report from Kay Foland, President and Delegate from Phi Chapter.
Several changes were
approved by the House of Delegates related to fiscal authority of
the board of directors, global membership eligibility and the
governance and committee structure.
Below are some of the key
changes that were made by the House of Delegates. More information
on these changes will be posted soon on the Sigma Theta Tau website.
FISCAL
AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The International Board of
Directors and the individual Chapter Boards of Directors will now
have the authority to set dues and fees within specified parameters
no more than once a biennium. As communicated to members prior to
convention, after this amendment was passed, the Board of Directors
approved a $10 (USD) membership dues increase effective January 1,
2004.
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Delegates voted to accept
the new Governance Structure, which will streamline the
International level committees to three, and the chapter committees
to two. Chapters will be required to have a minimum of two
committees: Governance (Bylaws and Eligibility) and Leadership
Succession. To provide fluidity and flexibility, chapters may choose
to add additional advisory councils, task forces or committees to
conduct the business of the chapter. This transition need not occur
immediately; chapters will have the next biennium to transition to
this new structure and will be supported during this transition.
GLOBAL
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
No substantive change to
the eligibility requirements was made, but the bylaws were modified
to allow for cultural variation and inclusivity while still
maintaining high standards. Many chapters have inquired about the
outcomes of the changes to the Bylaws, and how those changes will
affect their chapter. Please be assured of the following key points:
- chapters will have
adequate time to transition to the various changes that were
approved
- support will be provided
to chapters during this transition
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