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Change Article X, Section 6 (2nd paragraph) (National Office Review and Investigation) in the Bylaws for Units of the NAACP (Page #77)
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.
Amend and Ratify Charter Eligibility Criteria for the NAACP Prison Branches in the Bylaws for Units of the NAACP
The NAACP will change Article III Section 3(c) Charter Eligibility Criteria for Prison Branches. In any prison/correctional facility where there is no existing Prison Branch, applications shall be made to the National Office for Prison Branch charter in conjunction with procedures established by the Board of Directors. Prospective Prison Branches must be comprised of no fewer than 25 members. Section 3 (c)(1) Maintaining a Prison Branch Charter. A Prison Branch shall maintain no fewer than 25 members; shall pay all annual assessments; and, shall file all annual year-end reports as required by the Association.
An Annual Report on the Status of National Resolutions
The National Office of the NAACP disseminate through existing publications and post on the website for members, an annual report on the status of resolutions adopted at the National Convention.
Combining the Efforts of Academic Cultural Technological Scientific Olympics of the Mind (ACT-SO) and the Back-to-School, Stay-in-School Program to Assist in the Demolishing of High School Drop-Out Rates among African- American Students
Participants in the ACT-SO program be encouraged to join and participate in the Youth Council through membership and attendance at Youth Council meetings.
The 50th Anniversary of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
All members be encouraged to attend SNCC veterans and supporters to join and become active in their local, state, regional and national NAACP units. In as much as SNCC and many of its members have been active in the NAACP.
Slavery
The NAACP urge the United States Department of State and the Department of Justice to redouble its efforts to develop and implement a multi-faceted approach to fighting and eliminating slavery.
NAACP Supports Reduction in Small Arms and Light Munitions Traffic in Pots- Conflict African
The NAACP shall use its non-governmental organization (NGO) observer status at the UN to participate in the 2010 BMS to speak out against small arms trafficking and work in coalition with other NGO observers to strengthen international laws and regulations to prevent small arms trafficking.
Support Clemency for Reginald “Reggie” Clemons in Death Penalty Case
More than 60% of the people in prison are people of color and African-Americans make up more than 40% of those on death row. At this Centennial Convention July 11-16, 2009 in New York, the NAACP has unveiled a national campaign aimed towards reversing those trends. The campaign's overarching goals are to make communities safer, improve police performance, save money and end the mass incarceration of African-Americans that characterizes our country's criminal justice system.
Support for the US Auto Industry Workers
We, as an organization and as individuals, commit to support the Employee Free Choice Act, to allow workers to make a personal choice to organize without relentless and often unlawful attempts by management to affect their decision by use of intimidation.
NAACP Strong Support for the Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor’s Nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court
The NAACP calls on the entire United States Senate to quickly confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court.
NAACP Celebrates the On-going Legacy of Congressman John Conyers, Jr.
The NAACP endorses and supports HR 848, the Performance Rights Act and calls on NAACP units and members throughout the country to contact their Representatives, Senators and the President of the U.S. to pass this measure into law, so America's performers can receive the respect they deserve.
NAACP Honors the Life, Career and Lasting Impact of Michael Jackson
The 100th Annual Convention of the NAACP recognize and honor Michael Jackson's legacy across America by leaving catalogues, collections and memories of his phenomenal legacy that will live forever. The NAACP go on record to acknowledge Michael Jackson's creativity and personal contribution to the entertainment industry and humanity.