207.935           Revision of Nomination and Election Processes for MSSNY Officers to Enhance Democracy

MSSNY acknowledges the importance of revising its current nomination and election processes to align with democratic principles.

  1. MSSNY will establish a special committee comprised of representatives from various segments of its membership to review and propose amendments to the existing nomination and election procedures.
  2. The special committee shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current processes, seeking input from MSSNY members through surveys, town hall meetings, and other inclusive methods.
  3. The special committee shall consider best practices in democratic nomination and election procedures within similar organizations and incorporate these insights into the revised MSSNY processes.
  4. The revised processes should prioritize transparency, inclusivity, and fairness, ensuring that all eligible members have equal opportunities to participate in the nomination and election of officers.
  5. MSSNY commits to providing clear and accessible information about the revised nomination and election procedures to its members through various communication channels.
  6. The special committee shall present its proposed revisions to the MSSNY House of Delegates meeting in 2025 for review and approval.
  7. Upon approval, MSSNY will implement the revised nomination and election processes in the subsequent election cycle.
  8. MSSNY encourages ongoing evaluation and feedback from its members to further refine and enhance the democratic nature of its nomination and election procedures.

MSSNY reaffirms its commitment to democratic values and acknowledges the importance of continuously evolving its processes to better serve the needs and expectations of its diverse membership. (HOD 2024 – 216)