A105 Amend Canon I.8.2 - Provide Background Checks for Nominees
As part of the conversation regarding appropriate background checks, it became clear that the ability to rely on the efficacy of such background checks, sufficient time needed to be allowed for the information to be gathered. Last minute nominations “from the floor” do not allow the necessary time. This resolution allows time for late nominations to be received and then background checks to be initiated and results received. We have also removed a reference to the beginning of the term limit provisions that is now extraneous.
Explanation
As part of the conversation regarding appropriate background checks, it became clear that the ability to rely on the efficacy of such background checks, sufficient time needed to be allowed for the information to be gathered. Last minute nominations “from the floor” do not allow the necessary time. This resolution allows time for late nominations to be received and then background checks to be initiated and results received. We have also removed a reference to the beginning of the term limit provisions that is now extraneous.