RULES OF THE DAY

1. Each person who has paid $10.00 downpayment toward membership will be eligible to vote during the constitional vote from 12:30 – 2:30.
2. Voting will ratify the bylaws of the co-op.
3. Procedure for voting: Raising colored cards. Green = Yes   Red = No. Majority vote is needed to pass article. Majority = 50% plus 1.
4. Procedure for amendment: While article is open for discussion, individuals may propose an amendment. A second individual must second the motion for an amendment. A majority vote is needed to pass the amendment.
5. Immediately after each vote, the number FOR and the number AGAINST will be announced.
6. Each article will be allotted 15 minutes for discussion and voting. In the event of a tie, the chairperson will table the article; it will be resolved by the interim Board at their next meeting. For each article, if more than the allotted time of 15 minutes passes, the article will be tabled.
7. An individual must raise their hand and be recognized by the chairperson for up to one minute of speaking time. A person may have more than one minute if another voter gives them their time.
8. After the constitutional convention, voters may turn in their nominations for the Board to the Secretary of the interim Board.