Proposed Bylaws Change Introduced 12/4/2024

A proposed amendment to our bylaws was introduced at our December 4, 2024 Monthly Membership Meeting. In accordance with Article 14.01 of our Bylaws, we are posting for the Membership to review and comment upon for a period beginning December 4, 2024 and ending on January 6, 2024. Comments can be made by emailing maria.gonzalez@thecaucus.org.

CURRENT ARTICLE

3.03 DISCIPLINE: Any member may be censured or expelled from The Caucus by two thirds (2/3) vote at a regular or special meeting of The Caucus, if the member has contravened these By-Laws or any Standing Rules or has otherwise engaged in any conduct which has caused or may cause harm to The Caucus or which is in conflict with The Caucus’ mission. Notice of the intent to censure or expel shall be given at a regular meeting prior to the vote, at which the date of the meeting in which the vote of censure or expulsion shall take place shall be announced. The member shall be entitled to a hearing at the regular meeting at which the vote is taken. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if a Member commits an offense at a meeting of The Caucus, the censure or expulsion process may be commenced at that meeting only.

PROPOSED CHANGE

3.03 DISCIPLINE: When it has been determined that a Member has violated the Code of Conduct for Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus (CoC), the following remedies may be available to the Caucus, as outlined in the CoC Section 14 (Enforcement):

3.03a – Removal
The presiding officer may halt the proceedings and order the Member to withdraw or be removed from the proceedings.

3.03b – Censure
A resolution that outlines the Member’s misconduct and the Caucus’ disapproval shall be read at a regular meeting and entered into the minutes.

3.03c – Expulsion
The Member shall be removed from the membership rolls and banned from all Caucus activities.

Proposed Code of Conduct Change Introduced 12/4/2024

A proposed amendment to our Code of Conduct was introduced at our December 4, 2024 Monthly Membership Meeting. The document is below for your review. There is no comment period for changes to standing rules, but feedback can be given by emailing maria.gonzalez@thecaucus.org.