May 12, 2008 - Motion for PCAC By-Laws Amendment Re:  Voting

The NWSPNC Board voted unanimously to have the PCAC rep vote yes on the following By-Laws Amendment:  Section 502.  Voting.  All Committee actions, unless otherwise stated in these by-laws, shall be by majority vote of the members present at a regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present.  Motions, propositions and resolutions must be adopted by a majority vote of members present and voting in a properly called meeting where a quorum has been declared is present.  The Board member Co- PCAC Chair shall abstain not from voting vote on any recommendations or any other actions taken by the Committee, EXCEPT to break a tie.  Alternates shall not vote when their designated voting member is present at the meeting.  No proxy votes shall be allowed.  From time to time issues may be presented to the Committee for discussion or action by the Committee in which a voting member may have a conflict of interest as defined under State of California and local law.  Should a conflict arise, the affected member is prohibited by law from participating in the discussion or in any decision of the Committee on the issue.  The City Attorney will review conflict of issues on a case by case basis and shall advise the affected member and Committee.