SFS Constitutional Revisions

As a result of changes in IRS regulations governing non-profit corporations, advice from our attorneys and in response to the Society’s Strategic Plan, a broad set of changes is being proposed to the Society’s Constitution and By-laws. Below is the rationale and the proposed changes, and the proposed strategy for discussing and voting on these changes at the upcoming annual meeting in May. These changes are being proposed to increase the transparency, accountability, and efficiency in conducting the business of our Society.

Please see the following documents regarding the proposed constitutional revisions:

Letter to Members (PDF) April 19th, 2011
Motions 1&2: Name Changes to the Society and Journal (PDF) April 19th, 2011
Motion 3: Modernization and revision of standing committees (PDF) April 19th, 2011
Motion 4: Publications Committee (PDF) April 19th, 2011
Motion 5: Governance (PDF) April 19th, 2011

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