All basic policy decisions of the organization are made by the membership. New agenda items may also be introduced at the meetings. Decisions at business meetings are made by a consensus of those present. Decisions made at the business meetings that concern policy matters, or would require a change in these Bylaws, or would increase dues, will be recorded and published in the AWP Newsletter for ratification by the membership. A quorum shall be six of the persons specified as Collective members.
Terms are three years each.
Ordinarily a person will not serve successive terms on the Implementation Collective. The Implementation Collective is authorized to spend AWP's money as outlined in the Fiscal Policy. In a time of emergency the Collective will have the authority to make policy decisions or expenditures beyond the limits listed below and then present them to the membership for ratification through the newsletter. Such decisions will involve actions that have a one-time effect. Collective Coordinator - Stays in regular contact with other Collective members, committees, and caucuses.