Proposed Bylaw Change

Every year, we hear from members who are out of town or unable to attend church on our Voting Sunday. The Elders evaluated several options that would provide an additional way for these members to vote. The Elders finally settled on a simple enhancement to our bylaws that will allow members to vote on either of the two Sundays following the Annual Meeting. The counting and reporting of the votes cast will be delayed until after the second Sunday.  Specific bylaw wording proposal is detailed below:

Voting: Binding congregational decisions on main motions shall require that votes be cast by at least Twenty Five percent (25%) of the church members, in good standing, qualified voters. A majority of such members voting on any particular matter shall be required to decide any questions presented unless these Bylaws specify otherwise.  All officer, board and committee elections shall require a two-thirds majority for election. Voting on main motions shall be by written ballot at all Grace Chapel campuses available on two consecutive Sundays no later than 30 days following a congregational meeting. Final main motions to be voted on shall be posted at least three days prior to the congregational vote.