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I got a pdf of 2020-2021 ACC Manual/Constitution via FL Sunshine (fr. FSU)
I don't know how to post it here
It's 3/4 vote for amending the constitution and bylaws...see below
"1.6 BOARD VOTING REQUIREMENTS
1.6.1 Quorum.
Except as provided under applicable law, this Constitution or the Bylaws, two-thirds (2/3) of all Directors
present at a meeting of the Board shall constitute a quorum of the Board; provided that, in the case of
any matter requiring the affirmative vote of more than two-thirds (2/3) of all Directors present, a quorum
shall only exist if at least that number of Directors equal to such required vote is present.
1.6.2 Required Vote.
Each Director shall be entitled to one vote each. Except as otherwise provided herein or in the Bylaws, if
a quorum is present when a vote of the Directors is taken, the affirmative vote of a majority of all Directors
present for such vote shall be an act of the Board.
For the avoidance of doubt, all references in this Constitution or the Bylaws to the affirmative vote of:
(a) a majority or two-thirds (2/3) of all “Directors present”, shall mean a majority or two-thirds (2/3)
of all the Directors who are present at a Board meeting at which a quorum exists;
(b) two-thirds (2/3) of all the Directors, shall mean two-thirds (2/3) of all the Directors of the Board,
even if one or more of such Directors is not present for such vote (“Absolute Two-Thirds Matters”);
and
(c) three-fourths (3/4) of all the Directors, shall mean three-fourths (3/4) of all the Directors of the
Board, even if one or more of such Directors is not present for such vote (“Absolute Three-Fourths
Matters”).
The Absolute Two-Thirds Matters are as follows: (i) any amendment to Article 2.5 of the Bylaws
(Finances), (ii) selecting or changing the location of the Conference office, (iii) entering into or amending
any Material Media Rights Agreement (as defined in Section 2.3.1(q)), (iv) the appointment, extension of
the term, or removal of the Commissioner or the other matters set forth in Section 1.5.2.1.1, and (v) the
initiation of any material litigation involving the Conference (but not, for clarity, the settlement of any
litigation involving the Conference, which requires the affirmative vote of a majority of all Directors
present for such vote).
The Absolute Three-Fourths Matters are as follows: (i) the admission of new Members to the Conference
pursuant to Section 1.4.3, (ii) the expulsion, suspension or probation of a Member pursuant to Section
1.4.4, (iii) any amendment of this Constitution, (iv) any amendment of the Bylaws (except amendments
to Article 2.5), and (v) waiver of notice or other required process for a Board meeting pursuant to Section
1.5.1.5.2.
1.6.3 Constitution and Bylaws Amendments.
The initial draft of any proposed amendment to this Constitution or the Bylaws shall be submitted in
writing to the Directors or their designees at least four weeks before the Board meeting at which such
amendment shall be considered. Revised drafts reflecting material comments received within 14 days
shall be sent to the Directors at least 10 days before the meeting; provided that motions for further
amendments may be considered and adopted by the requisite vote at the meeting.
1.6.4 Waivers of Eligibility Rules. An approved waiver of the ACC initial-eligibility rule or the
intraconference transfer rule requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the FAR
Committee present at a FAR Committee meeting and voting on the request and not less than a majority
of the total members on the FAR Committee. All FAR Committee members, including the FAR
representing the Member requesting the waiver, are eligible to vote. The FAR Committee may invite
persons other than FARs to attend any such meetings of the FAR Committee, including any compliance
expert or other advisor; provided that no such persons shall count toward a quorum nor be entitled to
vote on any matter.
1.6.5 Sports Operation Code Amendments.
The Commissioner, after consultation with the ADs and SWAs, shall submit proposed amendments to
the Sports Operation Code to the FAR Committee, which may adopt any such amendment by a majority
vote of the FARs present and voting on the issue.
1.6.6 General Policies and Procedures Amendments.
Unless the Board decides it will vote on any such proposed amendments, the Commissioner, after
consultation with the ADs and SWAs, shall submit proposed amendments to the General Policies and
Procedures to the FAR Committee, which may adopt any such amendment by a majority vote of the FARs
present and voting on the issue.
1.6.7 Effective Date of Amendments.
All amendments to the ACC Manual shall become effective July 1 following adoption unless otherwise
noted in the proposed amendment or the resolution(s) adopting the proposed amendment."
** Edited by daveinop at 7/18/2022, 7:48:13 AM
Thread Replies (26)
How many does it take to dissolve the ACC
-- goldendomer
Jul 17, 2022 at 01:39 PM ET
goldendomer
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07/17/22 01:39 PM ET
Only a majority of voting members need to agree to it (Link)
-- HokieZig
Jul 18, 2022 at 11:43 AM ET
HokieZig
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07/18/22 11:43 AM ET
Coach K makes one phone call 😂**
-- MrBayAreaHokie
Jul 18, 2022 at 12:55 AM ET
MrBayAreaHokie
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07/18/22 12:55 AM ET
I still think it would take 12 schools to dissolve the conference.
-- tarheelblue
Jul 17, 2022 at 08:05 PM ET
tarheelblue
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07/17/22 08:05 PM ET
No Mechanism reverts back to state law on dissolving non profits
-- Sunsetunderground
Jul 18, 2022 at 10:27 AM ET
Sunsetunderground
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07/18/22 10:27 AM ET
I think state rules would default to bylaws, provided they
-- daveinop
Jul 18, 2022 at 04:17 PM ET
daveinop
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07/18/22 04:17 PM ET
As is the answer to everything**
-- Mylo and Myka
Jul 18, 2022 at 05:24 AM ET
Mylo and Myka
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07/18/22 05:24 AM ET
If it's true the number is 8 including ND, that leaves 3 scenarios:
-- Maroon Effect
Jul 17, 2022 at 06:27 PM ET
Maroon Effect
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07/17/22 06:27 PM ET
Lots of people over the last decade saying "We'll be fine" and
-- Maroon Baboon
Jul 17, 2022 at 08:47 PM ET
Maroon Baboon
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07/17/22 08:47 PM ET
No. Per bylaws...2/3 (10) for media deals; 3/4 for membership/constitution
-- daveinop
Jul 17, 2022 at 02:36 PM ET
daveinop
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07/17/22 02:36 PM ET
Do you have a link to the ACC bylaws?
-- LeadingEdge
Jul 17, 2022 at 05:54 PM ET
LeadingEdge
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07/17/22 05:54 PM ET
I got a pdf of 2020-2021 ACC Manual/Constitution via FL Sunshine (fr. FSU)
◄
-- daveinop
Jul 18, 2022 at 07:41 AM ET
daveinop
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07/18/22 07:41 AM ET
Media deals and expansion are different than dissolving
-- Sunsetunderground
Jul 17, 2022 at 03:48 PM ET
Sunsetunderground
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07/17/22 03:48 PM ET
All sources indicate 8 including ND
-- Sunsetunderground
Jul 17, 2022 at 02:10 PM ET
Sunsetunderground
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07/17/22 02:10 PM ET
Do you have any proof? As Sunsetunderground stated all sources say 8
-- HokieZig
Jul 18, 2022 at 10:38 AM ET
HokieZig
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07/18/22 10:38 AM ET
Is that kind of organization possible?
-- WarHog38
Jul 17, 2022 at 03:11 PM ET
WarHog38
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07/17/22 03:11 PM ET
Would think it would have to be Fox only
-- Colonel Jessup
Jul 17, 2022 at 02:56 PM ET
Colonel Jessup
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07/17/22 02:56 PM ET