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Section 3. Participation Delegates participating in all committee meeting(s) shall be prepared to work on their assigned draft manual and be willing to complete assignments. A committee report shall be prepared at each meeting of the committee and submitted to the IFSTA Recording Secretary. The Committee Secretary, or a committee member so designated by the Chair, shall read the committee report(s) to the General Assembly at the July Validation Conference or January Winter Meeting and present a copy to the IFSTA Recording Secretary for inclusion in the Annual Validation Conference Proceedings. The Committee Secretary, or committee member so designated by the Chair, shall submit the final validation report to the Executive Board at the July Validation Conference or January Winter Meeting for acceptance or rejection. A copy of the validation report along with Executive Board action shall be presented to the IFSTA Recording Secretary for inclusion in the next Annual Validation Conference Proceedings. Chapter 6 - General Assembly of Delegates Voting All delegates shall have an equal voice and vote in the General Assembly of Delegate sessions.
Section 3. Interim Meetings Each Validation Committee may hold interim meetings during the periods between the Annual and Winter in-person meetings. These meetings are conducted using electronic, on-line media. These meetings are called and scheduled by the project Lead Senior Editor in consultation with the Committee Chair. If an interim meeting is used as the first official meeting of a new validation committee, a new member committee orientation session must precede any committee validation action. Chapter 5 — Validation Committees Section 1. Types, Assignments, and Attendance A Validation Committee shall be selected for each project by the Delegate Selection Committee. Selection is based on subject matter expertise, geographical location, and time commitment. Committee meetings may be held at the Annual Validation Conference, the Winter Meeting, and interim, electronic meetings may be held as determined by the Lead Senior Editor in consultation with Committee Chair. The Validation Committee shall remain intact until the assigned project is completed. Section 2. Committee Formation Each Validation Committee shall consist of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and appointed delegates. The number of appointed delegates may fluctuate if necessary. Appointed delegates assigned shall work under the direction of the Chair. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall preside. If both the Chair and Vice Chair are unable to attend the committee meeting, an Acting Chair shall be appointed by the Committee Chair. If for some reason an Acting Chair was not appointed before the meeting, the FPP Lead Senior Editor will assume that responsibility, for that specific meeting. It shall be the responsibility of the Committee Secretary to record only recommendations, which reflect the desires of the majority of the committee. The Committee Secretary in collaboration with the Committee Chair shall prepare the required annual committee meeting report to the General Session and the final validation report to the Board. Interim (or electronic) committee meeting reports that occur throughout the year should be submitted by the FPP Staff Liaison to the IFSTA Recording Secretary.
Chapter 7 - Amendments to the Bylaws Section 1. Amendments
The chapters of the Bylaws may be amended by vote of 2/3 (two-thirds) of the Board members present at any Executive Board meeting. Any proposed amendment shall be sent or given to the Executive Board Chair at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting and then distributed to all Executive Board members at least thirty (30) days in advance for their review and consideration.
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