Amending the Constitution


  1. Submit to Senate
    Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the Senate and GSA at a regular meeting of each assembly
    1. Senate's ExComm must make a reccomendation within 1 week.
      Within 1 week of the amendment being presented at the general meeting of Senate, ExComm must make a reccomendation.
      1. Senate considers the amendment at next meeting.

        At the following meeting, the amendment must be considered.
        1. Amendment passes with 2/3 vote
          1. Did it pass GSA?
            1. Yes - amendment is final
            2. No - amendment fails
        2. Amendment fails 2/3 vote
  2. Submit to GSA
    1. GSA's ExComm must make a reccomendation within 1 week
      Within 1 week of the amendment being read in the GSA general meeting, the Exectuive Committee makes a reccomendation
      1. GSA considers the amendment at next meeting.
        1. Amendment passes with 2/3 vote
          1. Did it pass Senate?
            1. Yes - amendment is final
            2. No - amendment fails
        2. Amendment fails 2/3 vote
  3. Miscellaneous Thoughts
    1. This can be a parallel process. Senate and GSA do not need to vote on any stage of the amendment at the same time.

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