AOD tables reorganization.

One of the biggest events at the 2004 ACTE Convention and Career Tech Expo was undoubtedly the proposed ACTE reorganization.

At the Assembly of Delegates (AOD) meeting, debate began as soon as the floor was open for comments. The first action, however, was a motion brought to the floor that would, in essence, table the reorganization for at least two years. Specifically, the motion read:

"To refer amendment proposals 1-4, 6, 7, 8 and 10 related to the ACTE reorganization to a committee of 17 with three members from each Region, one ACTE Board member, and the former chair of the Task Force on Reorganization. Appointment of regional representatives will be made by the Region Vice Presidents. The committee finding will be reported at the National Policy Seminar, state conferences, and regional conferences throughout the year (2005) with a presentation of a draft at the National Convention in 2005 and for approval by the Assembly of Delegates in 2006. The committee will select their own chairperson and the committee will be given a budget to complete their work from the ACTE budget."

After little debate, the AOD passed this motion. ACTE has already begun to work on forming the committee.

The AOD voted to approve bylaw amendments regarding the association's Mission and Purpose, Board Removal and Executive Session, Annual Meeting, and Amendments.

In other action, the AOD approved two resolutions: Continuous Increased Funding of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act; and Continued Involvement Plan for ACTE members who have retired.

A copy of the revised bylaws is available on ACTE's Web site.