What are statements of affirmation/condemnation?- Statements of affirmation/condemnation are declarations that MASH supports or does not support certain things. Those things can include general philosophical statements, or specific actions and events.
What are MASH's current statements?- Please see the current list at this topic on this board.
How do I propose a statement?- You can propose a new statement during a general meeting or by making a post on this forum. If another member seconds your proposed statement, then it will be voted on. To ensure that everyone has time to consider and research the statement, the vote will take place at least one week after the proposal.
Are statements explained in the constitution?- Wow, how weird that someone would ask that! They sure are.
Statements of affirmation or condemnation
Section 1.
Statements of affirmation would be an official declaration made by the organization that they support a certain issue or action being taken by another group or individual. Statements of condemnation would be an official declaration made by the organization that they denounce or condemn a certain issue or action being taken by another group or individual.
Section 2.
Statements of affirmation or condemnation do not have governing power over the organization. They only serve to let future generations of leaders and the public know where the organization stands on various issues.
Section 3.
Any member of the organization can propose an official statement of affirmation or condemnation at a meeting. For discussion on the issue, another member of the organization member must second the statement. If there is sufficient support about the issue among the group, it will be put to a vote in the next meeting, where every member present will each be allowed up to but no more than 90 seconds to state officially why they are for or against the statement of affirmation or condemnation. The President shall be responsible for keeping time. After all members are giving the proper opportunity to speak, members may vote to allow another round of discussion, with discussion continuing only if a majority of members present feels it is necessary. When discussion is finally done, a general secret ballot vote among the general membership will be taken.
Section 4.
A statement of affirmation or condemnation can pass only by a two-thirds majority vote of voting membership at a meeting with quorum.
Section 5.
A statement of affirmation or condemnation can be retracted in a process identical to the process for passing one.
