Article VII: Amendments
Section 1: Proposed
Amendments may be proposed by any Senator, or by any 10 members represented by the Senate provided the ten members are drawn from at least two membership categories.
A proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Chair, who shall in turn announce the amendment in writing to all members of the professional staff.
Section 2: Consideration
The proposed amendment shall be placed on the agenda for discussion at the Senate meeting following the announcement of the amendment to the full professional staff.
After the meeting during which the Senate discusses the amendment, the Senate's recommendation, either in support or opposition, shall be presented along with the amendment to the full professional staff for a vote.
Section 3: Ratification
A two-thirds majority vote of the full professional staff is necessary for submission to the administration and Board of Trustees for their approval.