From 10acd868f5150dacbe6d0ab6bd165694e7dc36c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Correa Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:34:47 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] cleanup of voting on playing rules --- docs/01-bylaws.md | 6 ++++-- docs/02-policy.md | 3 +-- 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/01-bylaws.md b/docs/01-bylaws.md index 65fa8dd..17c7ddd 100644 --- a/docs/01-bylaws.md +++ b/docs/01-bylaws.md @@ -109,8 +109,10 @@ Each Member Franchise in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on matters Member actions shall include: 1. Election of Directors; 2. Advisory votes on League operational matters submitted for membership input; -3. Confidence votes on League Officers. -4. Approval of amendents to the Playing Rules. +3. Confidence votes on League Officers; +4. Approval of amendments to the Playing Rules. + +Typographical corrections, formatting changes, cross-reference updates, and other non-substantive changes that do not alter the meaning or effect of a Playing Rule shall not constitute amendments requiring approval by Member Franchises. Unless otherwise required by these Bylaws, member actions shall be decided by a simple majority of votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present. diff --git a/docs/02-policy.md b/docs/02-policy.md index 7b787c4..6b30bd7 100644 --- a/docs/02-policy.md +++ b/docs/02-policy.md @@ -68,8 +68,7 @@ Amendments to the Bylaws are governed exclusively by the procedures set forth th ### Playing Rules Amendments 1. Playing Rules governing on-field competition may be amended separately from this League Policy. -1. Playing Rules amendments shall be adopted by a vote of Member Franchises in Good Standing. -1. Unless otherwise specified, a simple majority vote shall be sufficient to adopt a Playing Rules amendment. +1. Playing Rules amendments may be proposed by the Commissioner or Board and shall be approved by a vote of Member Franchises in Good Standing in accordance with the Bylaws. Member Franchises may submit amendments to the Commissioner or Board for proposal at the Commissioner's or Board's discretion. 1. Playing Rules amendments shall not apply retroactively and shall take effect at the start of a season. ## League Participants