Local Motion

ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY FUNDING

Local Motion is a community-based organization seeking alternative funding for local human service agencies. Membership is open to all non-profit groups that provide services to members of the community, as well as interested individuals. Meetings are open to all people, and are held Sunday nights, at the Community Center, 621 E. William at 7:30. Anyone seeking more information can contact Mike McCormick at 663-6746.

This proposed amendment to Local Motion's constitution will be voted on Sunday, November 24.

PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING LOCAL MOTION CONSTITUTION:

The Constitution can be amended by a three-quarters vote of the Board of Directors. Any person or organization can propose an amendment.

To amend the Constitution, a copy of the proposed amendment must be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing. The Board can discuss the amendment at the meeting at which it is submitted, and propose any substantial changes.

The original proposal, along with any suggested changes, must then be printed along, with the meeting's minutes, before a final vote can be taken. Along with the proposed amendment, notice of a public hearing, as well as date, time and place of the meeting at which the hearing and vote will be held, must be published. At a meeting no earlier than 48 hours following such publication, the proposal can come up for a vote. A public hearing must be held before the vote, and each representative on the Board must be allowed to speak once before the final vote is taken. The proposed amendment must receive 75 percent of the total Board of Directors approval to pass.

Minor wording changes can be made at the meeting at which the vote is taken. No substantial changes can be made without prior public notice in local media, and a public hearing.