The Committee's recommendations are then presented to the next regular Convention or a special Convention for approval. The proposed change in Canon 9 empowers the Standing Committee to initiate the nomination process immediately when occasion for an election arises. The canon is intentionally left broad and general to permit maximum flexibility. The only canonical mandate is that the process require declarations of intent to nominate sufficiently in advance to permit background checks and dissemination of relevant information about nominees. Joseph S. Ferrell for the Standing Committee Resolution No. 2.
Every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race or color.
Every thought and every act of racial prejudice is harmful. If it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others. Discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity. Treat all people with dignity and respect. Strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because of my effort.