Rosario reminded everyone that Open Enrollment is almost over. Discussion of Bylaws Revisions Anne Kirby, Chair of the Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee, led the group through the Bylaws revisions. Following a discussion about the meaning of proxy, Article II Membership, Section 2.7 has been changed to read AN member or alternate may cast a proxy vote for an absent representative provided the member or alternate has given prior notification to the Chair. Section 3.4.b. was discussed at length. Rosario van Daalen reminded members that they represent all employees both Exempt and Non-Exempt.
Some legislators mistakenly believe that CUSS is comprised of management.
Section 3.4.b. has been changed to read A quorum for meetings shall be defined as representation of a majority of the constituent institutions and a majority of Council members or their elected alternates present. A Motion was made to change may to shall. The Motion passed. Section 5.5 Meetings of the Executive Committee. After lengthy discussion about Minutes of the Executive Committee being kept, it was decided that keeping Minutes of the meeting would place an undue burden on the secretary.