The ECFSC is a new and very important addition to our standing committees. While strongly supporting that committee, we also need to be very mindful, as stated in the ARRL Policy on Board Governance and Conduct of Members, that, "A Board member must appreciate the strategic and policy role of the Board, and respect the separate and distinct roles of the CEO and ARRL staff to responsibly manage and administer ARRL’s day-to-day activities." In that light, I hereby propose amendments to By-Law 40 to better align the relationship between the ECFSC and ARRL staff with board policy and best board practice. For your consideration, the motion to modify the By-Law is attached. The reason for most of the modifications should be readily apparent. The seventh bullet is dropped because it becomes redundant with the proposed wording. The ninth bullet is dropped to assure that the board president has full authority to appoint committee members as appropriate. The section on Initial Membership is dropped because it is no longer relevant. I also numbered the bullets so that they can be referenced more easily. Please let me know if you have questions or comments. Respectfully submitted, Art K0AIZ -- Arthur I. Zygielbaum, K0AIZ ARRL Midwest Division Director Chair, Ethics and Elections Committee Member, Programs and Services Committee ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio®