METHOD

Section 21.01. These Bylaws may be amended by the House of Delegates at an Annual Session or at a Special Session called for that purpose as follows:

Section 21.01-1. Introduction. Proposed amendments may be introduced for a First Reading to the House of Delegates at an Annual Session or at a Special Session called for that purpose. Amendments may be introduced by any voting member of the House of Delegates or by any Committee of the Society by way of its report, and shall be referred to a Reference Committee.

Section 21.01-2. Alterations. At its Second Session, the House of Delegates may alter the proposed amendment in any manner by a majority vote of those present and voting and the final form shall constitute the amendment approved for a First Reading.

Section 21.01-3. First Reading. This First Reading is to be included in the next annual report of the Committee on Bylaws and Rules.

Section 21.01-4. Action. The proposed amendment shall be introduced for final action at the next Annual Session or at a Special Session called for that purpose.

Section 21.01-5. Additional Alterations. The House of Delegates may alter the form of the First Reading in any manner not exceeding the original intent by a majority vote of those present and voting. If a proposed alteration is challenged, the House of Delegates may overrule the challenge by a three-fourths (3/4ths) majority of those present and voting.

Section 21.01-6. Vote. A two-thirds (2/3rds) majority vote of those present and voting in the House of Delegates is necessary to amend these Bylaws under this section.

IMMEDIATE ACTION

Section 21.02. On the recommendation of the Board of Directors, these Bylaws may be amended by the House of Delegates at the Annual Session or Special Session called for that purpose at which the amendment is first introduced, provided the amendment is approved by a three-fourths (3/4ths) majority of those present and voting.

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