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Resolution

Change Article X, Section 6 (2nd paragraph) (National Office Review and Investigation) in the Bylaws for Units of the NAACP (Page #77)

Expulsion, Suspension or Removal of Officers and Members

CURRENT 

After receipt of the National Staff or hearing panel's decision, the complainant and respondent shall have fifteen (15) calendar days within which to appeal. Notice of Appeal shall be filed with the National Office, by regular mail, through the Chief of National Field Operations, Department of Branch and Field Services, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215. If an appeal is filed, the National Office shall notify the Committee on Membership and Units within fifteen (15) days. The Committee on Membership and Units will review the findings and conclusions of the National Staff or hearing panel. Upon failure to appeal within a fifteen (15) day period, the complainant/respondent's opportunity to appeal is waived.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, to change Article X, Section 6 (2nd paragraph) in the Bylaws for the Units of the NAACP to read as follows:

RECOMMENDED CHANGE

After receipt of the National Staff or hearing panel's decision, the complainant and respondent shall have fifteen (15) calendar days within which to appeal. Notice of Appeal shall be filed with the National Office, by certified and regular mail, to the attention of Vice President of Field Operations and Membership Department, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215. If an appeal is filed, the National Office shall notify the Committee on Membership and Units within fifteen (15) days. The Committee on Membership and Units will review the findings and conclusions of the National Staff or hearing panel. Upon failure to appeal within a fifteen (15) day period, the complainant/respondent's opportunity to appeal is waived.

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