Whereas the Employee Assembly (the assembly) has not amended its charter in five years;

Whereas the needs and practices of the assembly have changed significantly in that period of time;

Whereas Article II, Section 4 of the charter states the assembly has authority to “establish such standing and ad hoc committees as are appropriate to the performance of its functions”;

Whereas Bylaw 2.4.a of the assembly further states, “When establishing an ad hoc committee, the committee charge shall be written prior to the formation of the committee and the appointing of its members”;

Whereas Bylaw 2.4.b of the assembly further states, “Every ad hoc committee charge shall include a “sunset” clause with a specific date by which the committee is expected to report back to the EA”;

Whereas the Chair of the assembly previously designated Hazel Hall to lead a group including Pat Mahoney and Leon Lawrence to review the charter;

Be it therefore resolved that the assembly establishes an Ad-Hoc Charter Review Committee and charges it as follows:

Be it further resolved that the Chair will staff the committee as needed with members of the assembly and will appoint a chair;

Be it further resolved that Hazel Hall, Pat Mahoney, and Leon Lawrence initially serve as voting members and Hazel Hall will serve as chair;

Be it further resolved that the Director, Assistant Director, and Assemblies Coordinator of the Office of the Assemblies shall serve as non-voting, ex-officio members.

Respectfully submitted,

Hazel Hall
Employee Representative