Temporary Postponement of Proposed Bylaw Amendment

[Tanya Peres]

Dear Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to address the proposed amendment to our bylaws currently under consideration.

As you know, we have an ad hoc bylaws committee for precisely this purpose. It is crucial that all proposed amendments undergo thorough scrutiny to ensure compliance with various regulations and agreements, including but not limited to the collective bargaining agreement, faculty handbook, federal and state laws, FSU regulations, and policies set forth by the board of trustees and board of governors.

Upon careful review, it has become evident that the proposed amendment, particularly regarding the responsibilities of the business manager and other staff members, and the use of audio/zoom/other tech recordings for meeting minutes requires further examination. For example, the inclusion of tasks such as taking minutes at faculty meetings is not aligned with the current position descriptions.

Therefore, I am postponing the proposed bylaw amendment, as well as any future amendments, until we establish an ad hoc committee. This committee will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of our bylaws, ensuring they align with all relevant policies and regulations. Given the forthcoming directives from the board of governors and board of trustees, it is imperative that we address any necessary edits and amendments in a consolidated manner.

I will be appointing members to this ad hoc committee shortly and will keep you updated on our progress. As we work through our existing bylaws, the committee will solicit input from faculty, and we will meet to discuss as a group any changes. Your patience and cooperation during this process are greatly appreciated as we work towards maintaining the integrity of our bylaws and ensuring compliance with all governing bodies.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Warm regards,

Dr. Tanya M. Peres, Chair
Professor
Department of Anthropology
Florida State University
850-644-8201


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