BLA C Trustee Liaison "should"

BLA C:  MOTION: Move to amend OA Virtual Region Bylaws, Article 6 – Trustee Liaison, Section 4 – Participation in the Virtual Region, by striking and inserting as follows:

 

CURRENT WORDING

Article 6 – Trustee Liaison

Section 4 – Participation in the Virtual Region

  1. The Trustee Liaison will attend Virtual Region Board meetings where they have a voice and no vote.
  2. Trustee Liaison will attend Virtual Region Assembly or special business meetings, where they have a voice but no vote.

PROPOSED WORDING

Article 6 – Trustee Liaison

Section 4 – Participation in the Virtual Region

  1. The Trustee Liaison will should attend Virtual Region Board meetings where they have a voice and no vote.
  2. The Trustee Liaison will should attend Virtual Regular or Special Region Assembly Assemblies or special business meetings, where they have a voice but and no vote.

SUBMITTED BY:

Virtual Region Bylaws Committee

For the motion maker’s contact details, please email secretary@oavirtualregion.org

INTENT: To move the language from a mandate to a recommendation, allowing the Trustee Liaison greater flexibility in attending Virtual Region Board meetings and assemblies.

IMPLEMENTATION: Update the Bylaws.

COST: None

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To respect the time and availability of the Trustee Liaison while still encouraging their presence and participation in Board meetings and Assemblies. It reflects a spirit of collaboration rather than obligation.

RATIONALE:  The original language mandates attendance, which may not always be feasible due to scheduling conflicts or other trustee responsibilities. By using “should” instead of “will,” the Virtual Region acknowledges the value of trustee participation while allowing for discretion and practicality. This adjustment maintains the connection and involvement of the Trustee Liaison without placing undue burden on their role.