2019 Bylaws Change - Clarification of Membership Levels and Dues Sections

There is potential conflict between the Dues section of the Bylaws and the Membership Addendum. The Membership Addendum specifies the dues for each type of member, and the Membership Classes section specifies that addendum is subject to the approval of the membership by quorum vote. However, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Dues section state the Board of Directors set the dues.

I propose the following changes to correct/clarify these items:

  1. Replace paragraph 1 of the Membership Classes section, which currently reads:

Sad Bee, Inc. shall have levels of Membership as defined by the Membership Addendum located at the following url: https://github.com/Hive13/bylaws-and-membership-addendum/raw/master/membership-addendum.pdf which are subject to the approval of the Membership by quorum vote.

With:

Membership classes shall be as defined in the Membership Addendum.

  1. Replace paragraph 1 of the Dues section, which currently reads:

The amount of the first membership dues must be determined by the Board of Directors and after that the monthly membership dues must be determined at the annual general meeting of the corporation.

With:

Monthly dues shall be as specified in the Membership Addendum for each membership class. The first month’s dues shall be the full amount specified in the Membership Addendum.

  1. Replace paragraph 2 of the Dues section, which currently reads:

The Board of Directors shall determine the dues for members such that the corporation shall be financially sustained.

With:

The Board of Directors and Elected Officers are responsible for ensuring the dues for members are such that the corporation shall be financially sustained. If changes to the dues are necessary, the The Board of Directors and Elected Officers shall submit the changes for a Vote of the Membership as an amendment to the Membership Addendum

  1. Add a paragraph the the Amendments section that states:

This passed.