Legislative Process Overview 54th Biennial Conclave

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Legislative Process Overview 54th Biennial Conclave

Overview The primary purpose of Conclave is to conduct the business of the Grand Chapter The Legislative process is how the Grand Chapter conducts business Proper understanding and adherence to the process will allow the Grand Chapter to function efficiently So pay attention!!!

Constitution and Bylaws Amendments All Legislation must be moved and seconded by a voting member of the Grand Chapter GR Assigns and logs motion number Constitution and Bylaws Committee Checks accuracy, wording, and consistency with Constitution and Bylaws Maker No (2/3 vote) Approve Yes Fees, dues, or other Fraternity finances? Grand Chapter Financial Advisory Committee Determines financial impact GR

Resolutions (“Ordinary” Legislation) All Legislation must be moved and seconded by a voting member of the Grand Chapter GR Assigns and logs motion number Resolutions Committee Prepares resolutions, recommends action. Greetings and Appreciation Legislative Prep Committee Checks wording, format, etc. No (2/3 vote) Maker Approve Maker No (2/3 vote) Approve Yes Yes Fees, dues, or other Fraternity finances? Grand Chapter Financial Advisory Committee Determines Financial Impact GR

Assigns and logs motion number Other Resolutions SC Resolutions Committee* Miscellaneous Motions GR Assigns and logs motion number Grand Chapter * Only for “customary” resolutions originating in the Resolutions Committee

What do the Committees do? Legislative Preparation Committee Checks legislation for wording, format, etc. Forwards legislation to Financial Advisory Committee or Grand Recorder. CANNOT change the intent of the motion. May send the motion back to the maker on a 2/3 majority vote. Constitution and Bylaws Committee Checks amendments for wording, format, accuracy, consistency with Constitution & Bylaws. Forwards amendments to Financial Advisory Committee or the Grand Recorder.

Resolutions Committee Checks resolutions. Prepares routine resolutions. resolution to Grand Recorder, or returns to maker (requires 2/3 vote). CANNOT change the intent of the motion. Resolutions prepared by the Resolutions Committee or the Supreme Council bypass the committee process. Forwards Financial Advisory Committee Determines financial impact of any legislation referred to it. (best guess) Reports to the Grand Recorder. CANNOT edit the motion. May be asked to explain its report during consideration of a motion.

Special Majorities To amend the Constitution*: 3/4 of the delegates registered at Conclave. To amend the Bylaws*: 2/3 majority of the members of the Grand Chapter present at the current Conclave Session *Must be read at least one day prior to action  Grand Chapter Session #5 (Thursday 8:30 am -10:30 am) Common incidental/subsidiary motions that require 2/3 majority of those voting for passage Adopt or suspend the standing rules Limit debate (“call the question”) Close nominations

Common Misunderstandings of Parliamentary Procedure in Conclave “Friendly amendments” Once the motion has been read by the GMA, the motion “belongs” to the Grand Chapter, not to the maker of the motion Amendments must be adopted by the Grand Chapter either by a formal vote or by unanimous consent The GMA can choose to declare the amendment adopted if there is no objection; a single objection is sufficient to force a formal vote (and debate) on the amendment “Call the question” (a vote to end debate)—think twice! Must have the floor (“be recognized”) “I move the previous question” Requires a second and 2/3 vote for approval (voting to end debate; if approved, then vote on the motion under consideration) A waste of time if the debate is winding down anyway