Bylaws Committee's work not done.

• Author: Morris, Daniel D.
• Position: Speakout! - Brief Article

I believe the proposed bylaws amendment regarding member-based initiatives is overzealous and overreacting to recent CalCPA history. The Bylaws Committee recommended the proposed changes to CalCPA Council and council approved, by one vote, the proposed amendment. A motion to have all CalCPA members vote on this issue was defeated in a tie vote. This proposed bylaws amendment lacks significant support by your representative leadership.

Although any CalCPA member may suggest a bylaw change, it is up to the Bylaws Committee to decide the appropriateness of a member request. This is a good first step. A reasonably accessible member-based petition process is also very important.

I believe the current 50-member petition threshold is low considering CalCPA's size and complexity. I also believe that the current proposal is too restrictive. On balance, too restrictive is an inferior ideology to an overly permissive one.

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