Current petition process working fine.We encourage all members to vote NO on the proposed bylaw by·law n. 1. A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization. 2. A secondary law. [Middle English bilawe, body of local regulations; akin to Danish change to Article 12. This change increases the number of signatures required for a member-initiated bylaw change from 50 to more than 800. It also requires that bylaw changes initiated by petition cannot pass without approximately 2,800 votes, instead of just a majority of the voting membership. This is a nearly impossible standard to meet. Historically, less than 500 members have ever voted on anything--traditionally, less than 200 members elect our leadership positions. If the existing rules had been abused, there might be a basis for this change. However, in recent CalCPA history, there has only been one bylaw change initiated by the membership--a proposal to make AICPA AICPA See American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Council appointments more open. It was opposed by most of the current leadership, but was passed by the general CalCPA membership. Interestingly enough, a similar change was subsequently adopted into the AICPA Governance report. This proposed bylaw change, if passed, would virtually eliminate any chance for a grass-roots bylaw change to ever happen again. In addition, CalCPA leadership has refused to submit this proposed bylaw change to a general membership vote. We urge you to consider attending the annual meeting July 16-17 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . If not, you can still vote by proxy. Visit www.calcpa.org for a proxy vote Proxy vote Vote cast by one person or entity on behalf of another. form or call CalCPA at (800) 922-5272 to have one mailed to you. Again, we urge a NO vote on Article 12. A forum for your comments, suggestions and reactions. Fire off your succinct suc·cinct adj. suc·cinct·er, suc·cinct·est 1. Characterized by clear, precise expression in few words; concise and terse: a succinct reply; a succinct style. 2. missive to: editor@calcpa.org. HAROLD KATZ, 43 - YEAR MEMBER JOHN LEVY John Levy (b. April 11, 1912, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an African-American jazz double-bassist and businessman. In 1944, Levy left his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, and moved to New York City, New York, where he played bass for such renowned jazz musicians as Ben , FORMER MEMBER, CALCPA BOARD KENDALL WHEELER, CALCPA BOARD MEMBER |
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