Amend Bylaw 113.1 and Show Rule 23.6.3 (Suspension List)
Rationale
TICA has currently only one Suspension List published on the TREND where are listed debtors but also who has been penalized for reasons other than bad debts. Besides, that list also includes who has been permanently suspended. This proposal aims to remove the reference to a “Temporary Suspension List”, something that currently doesn’t exist, but keeping the concept of “temporary suspension” for the purpose of the corresponding set of Standing Rules.
Advantages of the Proposal
Aligns the rules with how the Suspension List is published
Removes any reference to a non-existent "Temporary Suspension List"
Disadvantages of the Proposal
Standing Rule 1026.3 implies that suspensions are only generated through bad debts, but these also occur through disciplinary action not involving bad debts.
Amend Bylaw Bylaw 113.1
Current version: 113.1 Qualification to Vote. Each member in good standing, one whose dues are paid and who has no outstanding indebtedness to TICA or to any TICA club, and who is not/was not on the Temporary Suspension List on the qualifying date, who was a member in good standing 6 months prior to the first day of the month in which a ballot is to be mailed, shall be eligible to vote
Proposed version: 113.1 Qualification to Vote. Each member in good standing, one whose dues are paid and who has no outstanding indebtedness to TICA or to any TICA club, and who is not/was not on the Suspension List on the qualifying date, who was a member in good standing 6 months prior to the first day of the month in which a ballot is to be mailed, shall be eligible to vote
Amend Show Rule 23.6.3
Current version: 23.6.3 Exhibitor's name is on club or TICA Temporary or Permanent Suspension List
Proposed version: 23.6.3 Exhibitor's name is on club or TICA Suspension List
If the above changes are approved by the membership, amend the following Standing Rules:
Amend Standing Rule 1019.2:
Current version: 1019.2 The following shall be included in every issue of the TICA Trend:
Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of Board Members,
Judges and Judge TraineesTemporary Suspension List
Late Judges Books
Disciplinary Actions
Dates/Locations of Annual/Winter/Spring Meetings
Proposed version: 1019.2 The following shall be included in every issue of the TICA Trend:
Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of Board Members,
Judges and Judge Trainees
Suspension List
Late Judges Books
Disciplinary Actions
Dates/Locations of Annual/Winter/Spring Meetings
Amend Standing Rule 1026.3
Current version: 1026.3 Suspension List.
1026.3.1 Temporary Suspension List. A list of those persons who are temporarily ineligible to receive TICA services shall be published in the TICA TREND.
1026.3.2 If the debt remains unpaid 30 days after notification by the Executive Office, and the debt is not disputed, the Debtor or Responsible Party’s name(s) shall be included in the “Temporary Suspension” list published in the TICA TREND automatically
Proposed version: 1026.3 Suspension List.
1026.3.1 Temporary Suspension List. A list of those persons who are temporarily ineligible to receive TICA services shall be published in the TICA TREND.
1026.3.2 If the debt remains unpaid 30 days after notification by the Executive Office, and the debt is not disputed, the Debtor or Responsible Party’s name(s) shall be included in the "Suspension List" published in the TICA TREND automatically
Amend Standing Rule 1026.8.1
Current version: 1026.8.1 In the event that the entity is no longer in existence or the entity or person to whom a debt is owed cannot be located, payment of the debt may be made directly to TICA. The payer shall then be removed from the Temporary Suspension List. If the funds are claimed by the entity or person to whom they are owed within 1 year of receipt of those funds by TICA, TICA shall pay the funds to that claimant. TICA is under no obligation to segregate any such monies at any time and may deposit any monies paid pursuant to this section into the general account.
Proposed version: 1026.8.1 In the event that the entity is no longer in existence or the entity or person to whom a debt is owed cannot be located, payment of the debt may be made directly to TICA. The payer shall then be removed from the Suspension List. If the funds are claimed by the entity or person to whom they are owed within 1 year of receipt of those funds by TICA, TICA shall pay the funds to that claimant. TICA is under no obligation to segregate any such monies at any time and may deposit any monies paid pursuant to this section into the general account.