The timeline that was established and communicated was that any topic or event that needed discussed and or voted on would be handled on the 1st Tuesday of each month. These motions will be voted on by all of those present that day and interested in participating. Having this established lets everyone who would like an opinion know when the "important" meetings will be held and can make the effort to be present.
If you are not present, you do not get a vote. This is the current way it is set up, but does not have to be the final word. Anyone can motion anything at these meetings, and if it receives a second, it will be discussed and voted on.
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It shouldn't be the final word - we all know how much everyone wants to be there on Tuesday. When someone is missing, it's not b/c they don't want to miss American Idol or something - it's legit (job, family, etc...) You NEED an alternate form of voting.