Proposed Bylaw Amendment
Current Bylaws:
Ar�cle IV Sec�on 2.b B. Councilors are elected by the College, and each represents a College of Diplomates cons�tuent that will be as follows:
Eastern (combined NESO and MASO) Southern (SAO) Midwest (combined GLAO and MSO) Mountain (combined RMSO and SWSO) Pacific (PCSO)
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
Eastern (NESO and MASO) Southern (SAO and SWSO) Mid - America (GLAO/MSO/RMSO) Pacific (PCSO) Councilor At - Large* (from any cons�tuent)
* selected based on demographic diversity or exper�se
Background informa�on:
The SAO/SWSO have started the merger process and have already combined their opera�ons with a single management group represen�ng both cons�tuents. Their formal recogni�on as a unified cons�tuent will take place when 50% (or more) of the cons�tuents of the AAO have undergone a similar process OR when SAO/SWSO ask the AAO for formal recogni�on. Furthermore, the selec�on of an At - Large Councillor from any AAO Cons�tuent would help the College fill the posi�on based on demographic diversity or need. This At - Large Councillor would be eligible to ascend to an Officer posi�on and ul�mately CDABO President. Therefore, a reorganiza�on of the College Execu�ve Council is necessary to fulfill this mission. Star�ng in 2025 - 26, the Junior Councillor selected by the Nomina�ng Commitee is from the SAO. For 2026 - 27, the Junior Councillor can be selected from any AAO Cons�tuent, not just the SWSO/RMSO as the current bylaws dictates. An emphasis will be placed on finding applicants from Cons�tuents that have not had any recent representa�ves on the College Council. 49
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