Created by the Proxy Chair Noah Rainbow, these laws shall govern the committee's operations for the coming weeks. Only committee members shall have the power to veto these laws under a majority vote.
- Meetings shall be scheduled at least one week in advance, with the exception of emergency meetings, which require a minimum of 48 hours' notice.
- The Chair, in consultation with committee members, shall prepare an agenda for each meeting, to be distributed at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
- A quorum shall consist of more than half of the committee members. No official decision can be made unless a quorum is present.
- Minutes of each meeting shall be recorded by a designated member and approved at the beginning of the subsequent meeting.
- Members are expected to attend all meetings. Members must notify the Chair at least 24 hours in advance if unable to attend.
- More than three unexcused absences may result in a review of the member’s commitment to the committee's objectives and potential dismissal.
- Members arriving late or departing early must notify the Chair in advance and will be recorded in the minutes.
- Decisions shall be made by a majority vote of the members present, provided a quorum is met. Each member has one vote.
- Members unable to attend a meeting may submit their vote in advance in writing to the Chair.
- The Chair shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie.
- Any member may propose amendments to these laws. Proposals must be submitted in writing to all members at least one week before being voted upon.
- Amendments require a two-thirds majority vote of all committee members for adoption.
- The committee reserves the right to veto any decision or amendment by a majority vote of all members.
- The committee may vote to dissolve itself by a two-thirds majority of all its members.
- Upon dissolution, the committee shall submit a final report of its activities, findings, and recommendations to the appointing authority.