BLA B: MOTION: Move to amend OA Virtual Region Bylaws, Article 5 – Board Members Duties by Position, Items 3-5 as follows:
CURRENT WORDING Article 5 – Board Members Duties by Position Section 5 – Election of the Virtual Region Board Members
| PROPOSED WORDING Article 5 – Board Members Duties by Position Section 5 – Election of the Virtual Region Board Members
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Proviso: Upon adoption, this motion shall become effective immediately.
SUBMITTED BY:
OA Virtual Region Bylaws Committee
For the motion maker’s contact details, please email secretary@oavirtualregion.org
INTENT: To formally establish when the newly created Board Officer position, Member at Large, shall be elected.
IMPLEMENTATION: Upon approval, the Member at Large will assume their position with duties as outlined in the Policy Manual.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide clarity on when the member at large is elected.
RATIONALE: Defining the timing of when the elected Member at Large takes office eliminates ambiguity, ensures smoother handover, and allows the Board to fully benefit from the support and contributions of this new officer role.
INTENT: To ensure that the provisions of this motion are enacted without delay, allowing the Member at Large role to be filled at this assembly.
IMPLEMENTATION: Once the motion is adopted, the new position and its associated responsibilities will take effect immediately, rather than being delayed until the next election cycle.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To help the Board by enabling the new Member at Large to begin supporting Board Officers and engaging with members immediately.
RATIONALE: Delaying implementation could hinder Board efficiency and leave the new position vacant. This proviso ensures that the Region has a full Board.