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Constitution and International Standing Rules” (DKG International Convention Minutes, Sixth General
Meeting. July 13, 2024. p. 26). Moreover, it has been 15 years since the last revision, making it essential
to check for changes in local, state, and federal laws to ensure continued compliance with nonprofit
regulations.

Why is the Constitution Committee not calling for proposed amendments to

the Constitution?

Article X of the DKG Constitution (2024) stipulates that when a revision is authorized, there will be no
other amendments proposed to the existing Constitution.

What is the procedure for approving the revision?

or the newly created International Bylaws, will consist of Many opportunities
The procedure to be followed in approving the revision,

member input, draft creation, consideration, and voting.
Member Input: Many opportunities will be available for will be available for
members to make suggestions for improving the governing
documents to ensure the rights of all members are protected members to make
and multiple perspectives of all members are considered. The
best way to provide this protection is to allow every member
the opportunity to weigh in on the changes (Slaughter, suggestions...to
2023). The Revision Task Force will gather feedback
from members by hosting open meetings and inviting ensure the rights
suggestions for revisions. During these meetings, members
identify sections that need clarification or modification, and of all members are
can share their opinions on wording, propose changes,

highlight any articles or sections that should be moved to
GAPP or eliminated entirely. Additionally, members can protected...
submit their revision suggestions, questions, or concerns to
the Revision Task Force.
Draft Creation: Based on member feedback and review
of each article of the current governing documents, the Revision Task Force will prepare a preliminary
draft of the newly constructed International Bylaws to share with the entire membership for review. The
task force will provide presentations to members, offering an overview of the bylaws and addressing any
concerns. Members will have access to the preliminary draft by December 2025, allowing ample time
for further review and input. After considering the perspectives of all members and making additional
updates, the final draft of the International Bylaws will be presented by the Revision Task Force at the
International Convention in Aurora, Colorado, in July 2026.
Consideration: Members will have an additional opportunity to provide suggestions when the final
draft is presented to the membership for approval during the business meeting at the 2026 International
Convention. There are two methods for reviewing the final draft: (a) seriatim consideration and (b) non-
seriatim consideration. The “recommended method for reviewing revisions is seriatim” consideration,
where articles are examined point by point (RONR, 28:4, 57:6). Seriatim consideration is conducted
section by section and is fully open to amendments, provided they do not conflict with the Articles of
Incorporation (NAP, 2023). The following is a basic outline of how seriatim consideration works:

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