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Charter Article XI

Voting Framework

The AACC operates a two-tier voting framework — ordinary resolutions by majority, and Reserved Matters requiring dual affirmative consent of both Founding Offices.

Ordinary Matters

Decided by simple majority of Governing Council members present and voting, provided quorum is satisfied. Includes agenda adoption, endorsement of participation initiatives, and routine resolutions.

Charter Art XI.11.2

Reserved Matters

Require dual affirmative consent of both Founding Offices plus support of at least two additional Council members. No resolution is valid without this consent.

Charter Art XI.11.3–11.4
  • Election or removal of President, Co-Chair, Vice Presidents
  • Appointment or removal of Council members
  • Establishment or dissolution of Committees
  • Approval of annual budget
  • Institutional partnerships of strategic significance
  • Amendment of the Charter
  • Dissolution of the Council

Quorum

No meeting may proceed without both Founding Offices plus at least two additional Council members. The Founder exercises a casting vote in the event of a deadlock.

Charter Art XI.11.5–11.6
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