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Motion Submission Procedure:
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The motion submission form must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the first day of the convention. The 2026 due date is February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
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You can use this online form to submit a motion. If you need help, contact the FA Office at fa@foodaddicts.org or by calling 781-932-6300.781.932.6300
- The completed form is automatically forwarded to the WSI secretary, WSI Bylaws Chair, WSI Convention Planning Chair, and the Board Motions Review Committee Chair.
- Motions will be reviewed by the Motions Assistance and Review Committee (MARC), which will make sure that the motion does not duplicate or conflict with the FA WSI bylaws or standing rules of order. The MARC will consult with the relevant WSI committee and contact the motion makers to ensure that their intent and meaning is clear and to thoroughly understand the background and facts regarding the motion. Any motion to amend the bylaws will be forwarded to the WSI Bylaws Committee.
- The finalized motions submitted by intergroups, chapters or WSI committees will be sent to WSC members for their consideration at least 60 days prior to the convention. WSC members will vote on each motion, stating whether the motion should or should not be placed on the convention agenda. The final decision as to whether or not a motion is placed on the agenda belongs to the WSC members.
- Ballots from WSC members regarding the motions must be returned by the established process and deadline for a given year.
- If the majority of the WSC members vote to accept the motion for the business convention agenda, the motion will be placed on the agenda.
- All WSC members will receive a convention agenda and relevant materials prior to the convention so they will have time to prepare.
If you have questions, please contact bylaws@foodaddicts.org
In service,
The Convention Planning Committee and the Bylaws Committee
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