Consent, Floor, Groups and Bundles – What do those labels mean?

You might notice that proposals have been grouped, bundled, and identified as “consent” or “floor.” So, what do all of those labels mean?

·      Proposed amendments that have “consent” next to them are amendments that the International Administrative Board have determined could be considered all together at the same time with one vote.

o   A “consent agenda” or “consent calendar” is utilized to expedite meetings and reserve time for items that need more discussion. The proposed amendments on the “consent agenda” are usually considered non-controversial and do not need discussion. Therefore, they can be voted upon with a single vote.

o   Any proposed amendment that is on the consent calendar can be removed and considered on its own. The presiding officer will ask the assembly if there are proposed amendments that should be removed. If you feel this is the case, that is the time for you to go to the microphone and speak.

o   Consent agendas help the sessions move more quickly.

·       Proposed amendments labeled “floor” are those proposed amendments that the International Administrative Board believe require discussion and should be considered individually. These amendments are identified as needing consideration on the floor or in other words debate.

Both “consent” and “floor” amendments require your careful consideration. 

·      Grouping amendments helps to identify categories: Committees, Publications, DKGIEF, Membership Classifications, Funds/Finances, International Events, Officers/Elections, Simplification/Latitude, and Name/Emblem. 

·      Bundling identifies the grouping’s proposed amendments into content similarity. 

o   As an example, Group I Committee bundles are: Arts and Humanities, Expansion and Membership, Golden Gift Fund and Leadership Development, Scholarship and individual, Committee Related Proposals. 

o   Additional grouping bundles include Editorial Board Publications, and Individual Proposals,  DKGIEF, Membership, Funds/Finances/Fees, International Event Sites, Officers/Elections, Name Changes and even Flag Usage, just to name a few.

·       Notice how the groupings and bundles are marked. They help members understand the connectivity among amendments. 

The proposed amendments can be found on the Society website in the Mar/Apr issue of the DKG NEWS. They will also be printed in your convention program. Each proposed amendment is important. Read through them carefully. Come and enjoy the experience voting brings!