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Change-Section 2: We have been more specific about the process for termination of League membership and have changed the “final ” date for paying annual League dues from January 1, to 180 days after the beginning of the League’s fiscal year (effectively, March 1). Rationale: The Board thought it would be good to have a specific “termination of membership section” and since membership is rarely terminated for late payment of dues, they thought the Constitution should better reflect actual practice. Six months into the fiscal year was thought to be a more realistic absolute termination date. Change-Section 4: The “Voting Privileges ” section is clarified to make clear who is entitled to vote at League business meetings. We make it the responsibility of the Member municipality to determine which of its delegates is entitled to vote at a League business meeting. The only exception being that the Mayor shall be the voting delegate in the absence of a Member decision to the contrary. Rationale: While it has never been an issue at a League business meeting, the Board thought it would be wise to clarify which of a city’s delegates is entitled to vote on behalf of the city. The proposed solution is not perfect, but it is probably better than requiring each Member municipality to formally designate by council action, which of its delegates is authorized to vote. Change-Section 5: An official and explicit status has been created for other non-city entities to participate in League programs and service. The designation is “Sponsoring Entities.” These entities do not have voting rights. Rationale: This gives legal recognition to some of our non-city participants. These entities do not have the legal status of Members, but because they take advantage of various League programs and services and provide revenue to the League, we thought we should formally recognize their status in the Constitution. We make it clear that their involvement is to help us better serve the interests of our Members. Other changes: The provision dealing with dissolution of the League has been moved to a “Miscellaneous ” article at the end of the document. Rational: Aggregate various miscellaneous governance provisions into a new “Miscellaneous ” article. Article IV Dues and Fees Change-Section I: The section on setting dues has been changed to give the Board the authority to increase dues upon an affirmative vote of 12 of its 18 members and after at least 60 days prior written notice to the Members. Since the members have already approved a dues schedule for the upcoming fiscal year, the Board is recommending that this change go into effect for the 2003-04 fiscal year.