Standing Rules Update

To:   ALAUX

From: CHDIRAUX

1. Recent standardized standing rule changes have highlighted the need for clarification and flexibility in their processing at the flotilla level.

The following changes to respective sub-sections of Chapter 4, Section H of the Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1G, are therefore effective immediately and will be included in the next change to the manual (changed text is capitalized below for ease of identification):

Section 4.H. Standing Rules

      Introduction

      Standardized standing rules are required for all Auxiliary units.

All Auxiliary unit standing rules have been standardized, developed, and approved by the National Board. AT THE NATIONAL, DISTRICT, AND DIVISION LEVELS, all standardized standing rules, with options selected, must be affirmed by two-thirds majority vote of the Auxiliary unit governing body.

The unit governing body at the national level is the National Board; at the district level it is the District Board; and at the division level it is the Division Board. WHILE THE UNIT GOVERNING BODY AT THE FLOTILLA LEVEL IS ALL ELIGIBLE VOTING MEMBERS, BECAUSE IT MAY NOT BE PRACTICABLE TO HAVE TWO-THIRDS OF ALL ELIGIBLE VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT AT ONE MEETING, STANDARDIZED FLOTILLA STANDING RULES MUST BE AFFIRMED BY TWO-THIRDS OF THE VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT, PROVIDED PROPER NOTICE IS GIVEN, A QUORUM IS PRESENT, AND ONE OF THE VOTING MEMBERS IS THE FC, VFC, OR IPFC.

      H.1. Appendices

      Appendices to Auxiliary unit standing rules SHALL be adopted IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AFFIRMATION PROVISIONS DEFINED ABOVE and SHALL BE effective upon signature of the senior Auxiliary unit elected leader. The appendices should include matters local in nature. These items may include dates, times and locations for meetings, amounts and due dates for collection of membership dues, information regarding local awards, number, title, and composition of committees not otherwise specified, etc.

2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.

All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and information.

3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4. CG-5421 sends