In accordance with Article XIII – AMENDMENT, these proposed bylaws amendments are being presented to the membership.
The Senate will vote on these changes following the forty-five-day notice period.
Amendment proposals contain the rationale and pro/con for each change.
S2201_MOTION_Amend-SWE-Bylaws_Article IV and V on Vacancies
S2202_MOTION_Amend-SWE-Bylaws_Article IX to update Nominating Committee membership eligibility
S2203_MOTION_Amend-SWE-Bylaws-Article IX General Organization Changes
For questions or comments please submit via e-mail to:
- Society Secretary, Lisa Rimpf at secretary@swe.org
- SWE Senators at senators@swe.org
- Bylaws Committee Chair, Gail Dyer at bylaws-chair@swe.org
Outcome
On March 5, 2022 the electronic ballot by the Senate for S2201: Amend Article IV and V on Vacancies completed with all votes received. The Bylaws amendment was ADOPTED with 21 votes in favor and 0 votes against.
On May 23, 2022 the Senate voted on Bylaws Amendment S2202: Article IX, Section 4. E Committees to update Nominating Committee membership eligibility. The Bylaws amendment FAILED with 9 votes in favor and 7 votes against.
On May 23, 2022 the Senate voted on Bylaws Amendment S2203: Amend Article IX – Committees for General Organization Changes. The Bylaws amendment was ADOPTED with 17 votes in favor and 0 votes against.
