The amendment to Motion 00-30 - Grievances Committee - made by Maggie and seconded by Barbara is now open for discussion: "I move to amend 00-30 by substitution of the following; I move the AB create a standing Grievance Committee (GC) as follows: 1) The committee shall consist of twelve USGenWeb members elected by ballot (Robert's Rules of Order, page 483 a) from open nominations of candidates by each Advisory Board member in turn until sufficient candidates have been elected. A majority shall elect, members shall serve until September 1st or until their successors are elected. Nominees shall consist of 7 CC's and 5 SC's with no two committee members affiliated with the same state. 2) The Advisory Board shall elect a Committee Chairperson by a second ballot comprised of those elected to committee membership. A majority shall elect. 3) The National Coordinator as an ex-officio member, has the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the proceedings of the committee, and is not counted in the quorum. 4) The committee is authorized to obtain any information deemed necessary for investigation and evaluation of grievances, including but not limited to public and private e-mails, obtaining statements from the parties involved, and other USGenWeb members, or other persons as related to the investigation or determination of a recommendation to the Advisory Board. 5) The committee shall meet on a closed unarchived email list under the same restrictions of secrecy regarding deliberations as for executive session of the Advisory Board. 6) The committee deliberations shall adhere to accepted parliamentary procedures for committees and USGenWeb bylaws. Nine members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of committee business. A 2/3 majority of members voting on main motions/recommendations is required for approval. 7) The Grievance Committee Chair shall submit reports directly to the NC. The NC shall present the report to the Advisory Board in Executive Session. Recommendations of the Grievance Committee are not binding upon the AB for administrative or disciplinary action toward the person(s) involved. 8) Supplemental instructions may be given to the committee in accordance accepted parliamentary procedures."