[registrars] Registrar Statement friendly amendment

[Robert F. Connelly]

At 08:11 AM 4/18/06, Rob Hall wrote:
>I also point out that a vote would have to occur on the amendment prior
>to the vote on the motion, if the amendment is not accepted as friendly.
>It would be improper for us to hold both votes at the same time.

Dear Rob:  I was surprised by these rules.  However, they *do* specify that 
we vote on the main motion (as edited to accommodate friendly amendments) 
simultaneous with the vote on any unfriendly amendments.  After some study, 
I believe the procedures make sense for our Constituency.

Normally, Robert's Rules would dictate that we debate and vote on all 
amendments *prior_to* voting on the main motion.  However, such a procedure 
could make it impossible for us to respond to matters requiring prompt 
attention.

10)     The ballot will allow for a vote on each of:
         a) the original motion; and
         b) any unfriendly amendments (as deemed by the sponsor).

The full Rules of Procedure in .rtf format are attached.

Cordially, BobC

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