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2017 Proposed Constitution and BY-Laws Changes
The Constitution and By-laws Committee has been tendered proposals for amending the Constitution of and By-Laws of Chicago Lodge #7
Anything to be removed from the language has a line through it: Remove
New language to be added is in bold and underlined: New language
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE CHICAGO LODGE # 7
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE VII
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF CHICAGO LODGE # 7
A. NOMINATION AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS: Section 1
Only Active members below the rank of Sergeant, who have been in continuous good standing for two (2) years, and who have attended at least one half three (3) of the regular business meetings held in the past twelve (12) months may be candidates for office in this Lodge. The official sign-in book and excused absences for good cause shall be the sole materials used to determine eligibility for office. Nominations may be made in December of each third year following December 1986. Nominations will be made from the floor by any member in good standing and do not require a second. The nominations cannot be re-opened after being duly closed at the nomination meeting. Any qualified candidate will be required to sign a letter of acceptance during the month of nominations in order to be eligible for election.
The Board of Directors voted to reject this proposal.
A. NOMINATION AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS: Section 1
Only Active members below the rank of Sergeant, who have been in continuous good standing for two (2) years, and who have attended at least one half of the regular business meetings held in the past twelve (12) months may be candidates for office in this Lodge. The official sign- in book and excused absences for good cause shall be the sole materials used to determine eligibility for office. Nominations may be made in December of each third year following December 1986. Nominations will be made from the floor by any member in good standing and do not require a second. The nominations cannot be re-opened after being duly closed at the nomination meeting. Any qualified candidate will be required to sign a letter of acceptance during the month of nominations in order to be eligible for election. Additionally, candidates for the offices of President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, and Treasurer must be represented by the Lodge as their bargaining unit at the time they take office.
The Board of Directors voted to reject this proposal.
A. NOMINATION AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS: Section 1
Only Active members below the rank of Sergeant, who have been in continuous good standing for two (2) years, and who have attended at least one half of the regular business meetings held in the past twelve (12) months may be candidates for office in this Lodge. The official sign-in book and excused absences for good cause shall be the sole materials used to determine eligibility for office whether a candidate has met this requirement. Any member who wishes to be nominated for office must first submit a petition which is supported by the signature of no less than twenty-five (25) active members in good standing. The Recording Secretary shall make the official nominating petition available to the membership no less than sixty (60) days prior to the nomination meeting. Nominations may be made in December of each third year following December 1986. Nominations will be made from the floor by any member in good standing and do not require a second. The nominations cannot be re-opened after being duly closed at the nomination meeting. Any qualified candidate will be required to sign a letter of acceptance during the month of nominations in order to be eligible for election.
Proposal #1
Proposal #2
Proposal #3
The Board of Directors voted to reject this proposal. Proposal #4
ARTICLE XI
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE
Attorneys, Accountants and such other professional, special or expert services as may be required for the organization shall be designated by
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