[NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit

[Hfaiedh Ines]

Hi Amin

Thank you for your email. I do not agree with excluding non-EC members from
running for Chair.

Elections should be open to all NCUC members and I think it s healthy.

On Thu, May 16, 2024, 15:29 Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Ken,
> I meant in my proposal that the chair should serve a single one-year term
> and should not have the option to run for re-election for a consecutive
> second year.
> From my perspective and experience, this approach encourages fresh
> perspectives and enables various members to contribute their leadership
> skills. Additionally, it ensures regular turnover in leadership positions.
> Second, I proposed that the chair should be a member who has served on the
> EC in the current year of the election. (or maybe can be from the last two
> years, for example). This will ensure that the chair is familiar with the
> ongoing discussions, decisions, and challenges faced by the EC.
> Additionally, it promotes continuity by selecting someone who is already
> actively engaged in the EC’s work. This idea will be particularly
> beneficial in the NCUC, where EC members represent the constitutional areas.
>  In my view, a Chair who understands the context and history of
> discussions can lead more effectively.
>
> I hope I have effectively communicated my idea!
> Regards,
> Amin
>
> On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 3:09 PM Ken Herman <ken at kherman.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Amin.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am confused about the term “continuous terms”. Can you clarify? The
>> objective is to introduce term limits, such as the EC members have and the
>> NCSG has for its chair.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also, I do not think it’s useful to limit the candidates for the chair to
>> the currently serving EC members, but I do believe that all candidates for
>> both the Chair and the EC should demonstrate knowledge of the roles and
>> current developments within the NCUC.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ken
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Amin Hacha <aminhacha at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2024 8:25 AM
>> *To:* Ken Herman <ken at kherman.com>
>> *Cc:* Benjamin Akinmoyeje <benakin at gmail.com>; Exec. Comm <
>> ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit
>>
>>
>>
>> I support your proposal, Ken, to include this item on the ballot for this
>> election.
>>
>>
>>
>> I suggest that the Chair be elected for a single one-year term without
>> the option of serving continuous terms. The Chair should be a member who
>> has served on the EC in the current year of the election.
>> I believe that the new Chair must be well-informed and well-versed in all
>> the discussions that have taken place in the EC. This will empower the EC
>> to move forward effectively.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Amin
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 1:19 PM Ken Herman <ken at kherman.com> wrote:
>>
>> Bejamin, this is indeed an issue that should be addressed. If this can
>> get on the ballot for this election, then it can be addressed without
>> waiting another year.
>>
>>
>>
>> My proposal is to align the NCUC Chair term with the NCSG.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thus, the bylaws would change as follows:
>>
>>
>>
>> Section IV.
>>
>> Paragraph D.
>>
>>
>>
>> From: The Chair is elected by the NCUC membership and is responsible for
>> the overall administration of the Constituency.
>>
>>
>>
>> To: The Chair is elected by the NCUC membership for a one-year term and
>> is limited to two consecutive terms. The Chair and is responsible for
>> the overall administration of the Constituency.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ken
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* NCUC-EC <ncuc-ec-bounces at lists.ncuc.org> *On Behalf Of *Benjamin
>> Akinmoyeje
>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:51 AM
>> *To:* Exec. Comm <ncuc-ec at lists.ncuc.org>
>> *Subject:* [NCUC-EC] NCUC Bylaw ambiguity on NCUC Chair Term limit
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Leaders,
>>
>> Good day. I hope you are doing well.
>>
>>
>>
>> There is an issue I would like to bring to your attention and the need to
>> address the gap.
>>
>>
>>
>> Currently, there is no explicit declaration of the NCUC Chair limit, and
>> the issue has been opened to different interpretations.
>>
>>
>>
>> To avoid future crises, I would like to ask that we amend the NCUC
>> charter to clearly state the term limit of the NCUC chair.
>>
>>
>>
>> Below is the process required to achieve an amendment
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> IX. Changes to these Bylaws
>> A. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee, by majority
>> vote, or by a
>> petition of five (5) percent of the then-current active members. Any
>> proposed amendment must
>> be placed on a ballot for voting by the membership during the next
>> regular election.
>> B. Bylaws amendments shall be passed if at least two-thirds of the votes
>> cast in the election
>> favor its adoption provided a quorum of 40% or more of the eligible
>> Individual and Organizational
>> Members cast a ballot in the election.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Please let me know what are your thoughts.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Benjamin
>>
>>
>>
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