The Columbus Ruby Brigade Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive revision to the organization’s bylaws. These changes are designed to streamline organizational governance and better reflect the current scale and needs of our community.
The proposed bylaws require approval by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership present at this meeting. The key changes include:
Board Size Flexibility: The minimum number of Directors is reduced from five to three, with the Board having discretion to expand as needed. Current Directors may continue serving through the end of 2026 to ensure continuity during this transition.
Self-Perpetuating Board Structure: The Board will transition from member-elected to self-perpetuating governance, where the Board is responsible for recruiting and approving new members rather than conducting annual elections.
Elimination of Term Limits: Board members will no longer be subject to term limits, allowing for greater continuity and institutional knowledge retention. Previously the term limit was five consecutive years.
Officer Role Consolidation: The same individual may now serve simultaneously as President, Secretary, and Treasurer, providing operational flexibility for a volunteer organization.
Simplified Membership Model: The concept of formal membership has been removed, it was intended to support dues collection and an official membership roster, which are not part of our current operational model.
Streamlined Amendment Process: Future bylaw amendments will be approved by Board vote rather than requiring membership approval, enabling more responsive governance.
Documents for Review:
We encourage all community members to review these documents prior to the meeting. Questions may be directed to board@columbusrb.com or posted in our Slack workspace.
