The Cconstitutional Aamendment package shall may include a supporting argument of 200 400 words or fewer from the authors(s), if so submitted.
The number of authors for any constitutional amendment shall be limited to no more than 10. Any authors beyond the first 10 will not be included in the constitutional amendment package. The NCC will annotate when there are more than 10 submitted authors.
(The rest of the resolution remains unchanged.)

Rationale: We wholeheartedly encourage and welcome broad participation in the amendment process. However, allowing an unlimited number of coauthors places a significant administrative burden on the NCC. The NCC must verify the membership status, facility, and intent to submit for each author. This process can become particularly challenging when proposals are submitted close to the deadline, as members often have other pressing priorities, making timely responses difficult.

It’s important to note that any proposal with two or more authors is already considered seconded. Additional coauthors, beyond what is necessary for a valid submission, often serve no practical purpose and can complicate the process unnecessarily. Limiting authors to ten strikes a balance between encouraging collaboration and ensuring the process remains efficient and manageable.

To further support robust participation, we propose increasing the word limit for supporting arguments from 200 to 400 words. This change provides authors with more space to articulate their supporting arguments clearly, fostering deeper and more meaningful discussions on proposed amendments. By adopting these measures, we aim to ensure a fair, efficient, and inclusive process that respects everyone’s time while promoting thoughtful debate.