6. Amendment Process
a. Amendments to the Code may be proposed only by members of the Senate.
b. Copies of all amendments shall normally be sent to all members of the Senate, and must be formally read and incorporated in the minutes of two consecutive Senate meetings. But for an exception, see paragraph e. below. c. An amendment may be voted on during the meeting following the meeting in which the proposal was read for a second time. Approval of an amendment requires a two-thirds majority of those present and voting. d. Upon final approval of an amendment to the Code, the motion number and date shall be noted in the revised language. e. Purely clerical amendments (i.e., to spelling, grammar, structure, or organization) that do not affect content can be an exception to paragraphs b-d above. If the BFCC votes unanimously that an amendment is purely clerical; and if the EC votes unanimously in agreement; then, and only then, the amendment may be presented to the BOT for approval without being read and voted on by the Senate. If any member of either the BFCC or the EC does not agree that the amendment is purely clerical, the amendment process must proceed as specified in paragraphs b-d above.
f. All amendments are subject to final approval by the BOT.
G. External Senate Procedures for the Protection of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
1. Complaint Policy and Procedures
a. Obligations
i. CWU recognizes the right of faculty to express differences of opinion and to see fair and timely resolutions of complaints. It is the policy of CWU that such complaints shall first be attempted to be settled informally and that all persons have the obligation to participate in good faith in the informal complaint process before resorting to form procedures. CWU encourages open communication and resolution of such matters through the informal processes described herein. CWU will not tolerate reprisals, retribution, harassment or discrimination against any person because of participation in this process. This section establishes an internal process to provide university faculty a prompt and efficient review and resolution of complaints. a.ii.CWU administrators shall be attentive to and counsel with faculty concerning disputes arising in areas over which the administrators have supervisory or other responsibilities, and shall to the best of their ability contribute to timely resolution of any dispute brought to them.
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b. Definitions
i. Complainant(s): An individual or group representative making the complaint.
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