Art, Jeff, Mike, I am also struggling with the words, as they subsequently reminded me of the Clean Signal Initiative by the PSC. Mike beat me to the punch, though, in bringing it up. The words in By-Law 39 and 40 should reflect the true process - right now I don't think they do that. Using the first paragraph in By-Law 39 (PSC) as an example, I suggest the first paragraph should be stated as such: Create and modify services and programs that address and support DX awards, contests, radio sport, W1AW, W1AW services, Logbook of The World and the incoming and outgoing QSL bureau services. Bring the new and/or modified initiatives to the Board for a vote. That's it. By-Law 35 then takes over. I see no reason to have "CEO" in By-Laws 39 and 40. By-Law 38 could maybe be addressed, too, in this arena. Carl K9LA ________________________________ From: arrl-odv <arrl-odv-bounces@reflector.arrl.org> on behalf of Michael Ritz <w7vo@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 3:43 PM To: arrl-odv <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> Subject: [arrl-odv:33791] Re: Motion to modify By-Law 40: ECFSC -- Revision 1 Art/Jeff; I'll throw in my two watts here, and for the entertainment of ODV: Executive summary: I do not support this motion, as it absolutely neuters what the ECFSC committee can do regarding initiating any new programs that have the support of the full Board. An example of where this comes into play is the recent Clean Signal Initiative (CSI), which was authored through a select working group, fully supported and approved by the Standing Committee, (in this case the PSC), then voted upon 15-0 to enact as a formal program by the full Board last January. The motion does in-fact direct (not recommend), the CEO to incorporate the articles to support the CSI as listed in the motion. It appears that your changes gives the CEO, or their designee the power to override Board standing committee recommendations and decisions. In the case of the CSI, it would have gone to the CEO as a recommendation that he could absolutely choose to ignore. The full Board felt CSI was important enough to be a directive, not just a recommendation. You take away that power from the Board. Also, the use of pronouns are sort of out of vogue at the moment. I would suggest changing "him/her designee" where designated to "their designee". FWIW. 73; Mike W7VO
On 06/15/2022 11:34 AM Art Zygielbaum <k0aiz@arrl.org> wrote:
I appreciate the comments I've received on this proposed motion. Carl Luetzelschwab, K0LA, suggested inserting three commas to make sure all statements read correctly. I've inserted those commas in the attached version. Thanks for catching these, Carl.
Unless something major comes up, I don't plan on another revision.
Thanks and 73,
Art K0AIZ
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
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