Astronomical League Bylaws and Standing Resolutions

Article XII. Amendments

Section 1.

Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed by Council resolution, by Regional Council resolution, by petition of three (3) or more Member Societies, by petition of five (5) or more Patron members, or by petition of five (5) or more Members-at-Large.

Section 2.

A proposed amendment shall be distributed to each Member Society and all other members, with the number of votes equal to that provided for in Article I, Section 2.

Section 3.

Two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast shall be required for adoption of a proposed amendment. In order to be valid, these votes must reach the office of the Executive Secretary within the time specified by the Council in the amendment notice, but in no case later than four (4) months after the date of said amendment.

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