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2016 Proposed Bylaws Amendments

The NANOG Board suggests Bylaw Amendments from time to time, in order to make them better organized, more readable, and consistent with reality.  In most cases the intent is to leave the meaning of the existing bylaws unchanged, with specific exceptions which will be noted in the document.

Please send any comments and suggestions to the members mailing list or to the Board.

Summary:

Adjust the language to reflect current organizational status and governance terms.

Proposed ballot text:

Shall the Bylaws be amended by the following respective changes as outlined:

11.   Amendments

Amendments to this charter may be enacted by a majority vote of members during an annual or interim election. An amendment may be put on the ballot by the Board of Directors, or by a petition signed by at least 30 members, or 1% of members, whichever is greater.

Change: Replace "this charter" with “these Bylaws”

14. Non-Discrimination Policy

All individuals associated with the Entity shall recognize their responsibility to respect the legal rights of human dignity of others without regard to race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age and shall uphold the guidelines, policies and procedures as set forth in the organization's By---laws in compliance with Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by the Equal Employment Act of 1972, no individual will be denied the right to apply or be employed by the Entity due to race or national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. In addition, no individual shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted by the  Entity.

Change: Replace "rights of human dignity of others without regard to race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or age" with “rights of human dignity of others without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or familial  status”