Ski Patrol Members Petition
Below is a petition to allow NSP members to vote to amend the Articles of Incorporation. NSP is a Colorado Non-Profit Corporation. The new Colorado Non-Profit Statute gives broad authority to the Board of Directors of Non-Profit Corporations to amend or change Bylaws. The new Non-Profit Statute does not automatically give members rights. Members may however seek rights through the use of a petition process. In this way, members may decide how involved they want to be in their organization and can amend the Articles of Incorporation. If 10% or more of the active members support a petition, the NSP will have a member vote on the proposed amendments. This petition creates a member vote in the Fall of 2005 on changes proposed below. Reply to the petition is encouraged so all members can vote on these amendments.PETITION
To allow a NSP Member Vote on
The Following Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation
In accordance with CRS 7-130-103
Nomination Process Add to Article V
To enhance communication among Division Directors and provide maximum access for working patrollers, the Division Directors will be the nominating committee for Board of Director vacancies in a manner provided for in the Bylaws. There will be more nominees than there are positions to fill to allow members a choice.
Election Process Add to Article V
Election will be by member direct vote on ballots delivered to each active member in a manner provided for in the Bylaws. The nominees receiving the most votes will fill the available vacancies. There is no minimum quorum for member voting.
Term of Office Add to Article VI
Six (6) years total term limit for members on the National Board including the time as Chairman.
Member Rights Add to Article IV
The Board of Directors may not change quorum requirements, nomination process, election process, or term of office without a vote of the members.
If these amendments are adopted by a member vote in the Fall 2005, the Board of Directors will change the Bylaws to be consistent with these new Articles of Incorporation. Currently the only provision for member voting is Bylaw paragraph 3.10(a), so voting will be consistent with that paragraph unless directed otherwise by Statute/Court and will occur no later that December 15, 2005.
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