Motion moved by Aris Marghetis, Seconded by Hal Bond
Motion to change CFC Handbook Articles 1206 & 1246, regarding the appeals deposit. This change is to reflect that most events now have an appeals deposit of at least $100, and also that most people now use more modern payment methods. The proposed effective date of these changes is September 3rd, 2019.
Current Article 1206:
All appeals must be accompanied by a $35.00 fee, to be refunded to successful appellants. [see Motion 85-20; August 1985, p. 1-20]
Current Article 1246:
A person appealing to the NAC must write to the CFC Business Office stating his intention to appeal, and enclosing the $35.00 fee. [ref: Motion 85-20; GL#1-20]
to be replaced by:
Proposed Article 1206:
All appeals must be accompanied by a $100 fee, the appeals deposit. This will be refunded to successful appellants. In addition, if the NAC judges that a rejected appeal was made in reasonable very good faith, then the NAC may decide to refund to that appellant.
Proposed Article 1246:
A person appealing to the NAC must contact the CFC Office by email or letter, stating his/her intention to appeal, and arrange his/her $100 appeals deposit with the CFC Office.
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This thread is reserved for discussion of the motion. Discussion will continue through the end of the meeting with voting to begin at 6pm ET on day 4 (August 28). Voting will take place in a thread labelled "The Voting Booth"