M: League Proposals

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M.1. Rule Proposal Disclaimer
If a proposed rule change is approved, it becomes a permanent part of the rules and assumes equal status with all other articles. However, if the commissioner believes that the approved rule change significantly affects the dynamics of the league (e.g., a scoring change), he has the right to delay its implementation up to one full season.

The commissioner has the right to veto a rule change proposal (i.e., before it comes to a league vote). If the commissioner vetoes such a proposal, it must be sent to the rules committee for a vote to override proposal veto. If four out of five (80%) of the Rules Committee Members vote to override the veto the proposal(s) must be brought up to a league wide vote.

The commissioner has the right to enact rule changes for the purposes of the betterment of the league. At least 8 GM's must publicly protest such changes for them to be reversed.

M.2. Rule Proposal Process
Any GM has the privilege to submit a proposal for a rule change to the league structure during the off season. If a GM wants to propose a rule change the proper form must be filled out and submitted to the commissioner. The form will be emailed and/or posted in Forum Thread at the conclusion of Week 18 in the NFL season. If the form is not filled out properly, the proposal will not be submitted for vote. There is no limit to the number of proposals GM's can propose. All proposals must be made with the best interest of the league at heart. ONLY the commissioner may submit proposals for voting! If an owner tries to submit a proposal without following the proper procedure it will be taken down and not allowed to be proposed until following season.

M.3. Submitting Rule Proposals
To submit a league proposal a GM must fill out Rule Proposal Form. It can be received from commissioner at any time. The deadline is January 25thof each year for proposals to be submitted. GM must submit form with rule to be amended/added, reason for the change to be made, and benefit to the league. Proposal MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COMMISSIONER FOR APPROVAL. Upon following proper procedure commissioner will set up poll on League Message Board

M.4. Voting on League Proposals
All proposals will be collected and submitted for review/voting at once. A separate board on the Message Board will be created by commissioner for all Offseason Proposals. Each GM is allowed to discuss/comment on all proposals. Each GM MUST vote on each proposal.
* Proposals will be open for discussion/voting for 2 weeks(maximum). First 3-5 days for discussion, then for voting.
* Each owner is allowed one vote per proposal.
* Each owner is expected to join in on discussion and vote on said proposal.
* In order to pass the Proposal must have a majority vote (minimum 7 votes).
* A tie (6-6) outcome and the proposal does NOT pass!

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updated 5/27/12

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02/12/2024

verbiage clarified and bylaws organized