2% Bylaws Amendment Process and Template

Submitting a 2% Bylaws Amendment Petition

Per Section 15.2 of ASHA’s Bylaws, ASHA members (representing at least 2% of the members of ASHA) may petition the Board of Directors of ASHA to amend the ASHA Bylaws (a “2% BAP”). As used herein, “member” means an individual who meets the eligibility criteria of Section 3.1.1 of the ASHA Bylaws.

Below are the procedures for submission of a 2% BAP [PDF] and a template for submitting a 2% BAP [PDF]. Failure to follow these procedures may result in the rejection of a 2% BAP by ASHA or the Board.

Procedures for Submission of a 2% BAP

• Members may access the 2% BAP procedures and template [PDF].
• A 2% BAP must identify one lead petitioner (“Lead Petitioner”) who will serve as ASHA’s primary point of contact with contact information and must be an ASHA member in good standing. The petitioners must provide the Lead Petitioner’s information including ASHA account number, email address, and phone number.
• A 2% BAP must be signed by at least 2% of the members of ASHA, based on the last annual count of ASHA membership. The petitioners must include the ASHA account number, first name, last name, and email address of each ASHA member that signed the petition. This information must be submitted in a comma-separated values (CSV) file or another electronic format that allows for direct data extraction and comparison, as approved by ASHA.
• A 2% BAP must describe the procedures used to (a) verify each signatory’s willingness to participate and support the 2% BAP and (b) confirm that each signatory is an ASHA member.
• A 2% BAP must reference the current bylaws section(s) that the petitioning Members propose to amend and the proposed amendment(s).
• The Lead Petitioner and members submitting the 2% BAP are encouraged to provide the rationale for the proposed amendment(s).
• The petitioners must submit the 2% BAP and any other required/requested information electronically to governance@asha.org.
• All 2% BAPs must meet the requirements for a 2% BAP outlined in the Bylaws. 2% BAPs may not be inconsistent with the ASHA Articles of Incorporation, current bylaws or applicable law.

Following ASHA’s review of the 2% BAP and confirmation that it satisfies the requirements of Section 15.2 of the Bylaws, ASHA will submit the 2% BAP to the Board for its consideration consistent with Section 15.2 of the Bylaws. Due to limited resources, ASHA staff are unable to assist members with drafting petitions or answering questions about petitions.

Please see the procedures and template form [PDF] to complete and submit along with other required information to governance@asha.org.