The ISW Committee on Governance proposes the following amendments to the ISW by laws. These changes will be voted upon by the general body at the next Annual General Body Meeting 

Deletions are noted below in this color and additions to the relevant clauses noted in this color

3.11.1. Members eligible to vote during the Annual General Body Meeting should be current with their membership status on the day of the election AND should have been a member of the Society at least one year 60 days prior to the date of the Annual General Body Meeting.

15.1 This Committee shall be responsible to review the Constitution and By-laws and functioning of the Society at least once a year and endorse them or suggest any amendments for approval by the General Body. In addition, the Committee shall also review any amendments proposed by the Active members according to the Article 3.8 of the ISW Constitution. This Committee shall discuss all proposed Bylaws amendments with the Executive Board prior to presenting to the General Body at least 30 days before the date of the Annual General Body Meeting. This committee shall also serve as a Committee on Grievance for the Society to resolve conflict between the members of the Executive Board and any complaints lodged against the Executive Board by the members of the Society. With a majority vote this Committee shall have authority to call a special General Body meeting to address any specific issue important to the functioning of the Society.

15.2 Composition: There shall be 5 members in this Committee. Chairperson of the Committee, shall be elected during the Annual Meeting every 2 years along with the Elections of Executive Board of the Society.

There shall be 4 other members- 2 from Executive Board – current President and the Vice President, 2 nominated by the Committee on Nomination from the pool of past members of the Executive Board or Executive Committee, Board of Trustees– these two position shall be approved during the Annual Meeting every 2 years along with the Elections of Executive Board of the Society. The candidates for these two positions shall be dues paying members of the India Society of Worcester for at least 4 years and should have served on a past Executive Committee, Executive Board or Board of Trustees.