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Subject to final approval by Management Council and Presidents Council at Pre-Convention meeting

2004 NCAA Division III Business Session

Mootnicity and Related Parliamentary Issues

Presidents Council Grouping – Proposal Nos. 55-67

General Notes – The Presidents Council (PC) has identified 16 proposals of particular interest to Division III Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). Thus, these proposals are included in the PC grouping. Each proposal will be considered by roll call vote. All motions and votes related to these proposals also must be considered by roll call.

Proposal Number	Procedural Issues	Mootnicity Issues	Miscellaneous Notes
55	Roll call vote
56	Roll call vote
57	Roll call vote
57-1	Roll call vote		If Nos. 62 and 62-1 subsequently are adopted, No. 57-1 will no apply to sports other than golf and tennis (per No. 62) and rowing (per No. 62-1).
58	Roll call vote
59	Roll call vote
60	Roll call vote	The reductions are intended as a package. Accordingly, the governance structure would oppose any motion to divide for a separate vote (e.g., weeks vs. contests or for sport-specific contest limits).	Voted on first. Effective 8/1/06. Reduces weeks (to 18/19/19) and contests by approximately 10%. Proposals 60 and 61 function differently in allocation of weeks. No. 60 includes a maximum of 14 weeks for the traditional segment in most spring sports (or 19 weeks if the institution wishes to forgo a separate nontraditional segment). No. 61 allows the institution to allocate 14-19 weeks for the traditional segment, and adjust the nontraditional segment accordingly. Possible motion to reorder No. 60 to follow Nos. 62 and 62-1, and No. 63. If the reordering occurs, and Nos. 62 and 62-1, or No. 63 are adopted before No. 60, the nontraditional segment limitations in No. 60 become moot, in deference to a 0 nontrad. contest max. in No. 62, and a nontrad. contest max. of 1 in No. 63, as well as the earlier effective dates on Nos. 62 and 63.
61	Roll call vote	Not moot in 2004-05 or 2005-06 for reduction in total number of weeks (18/19/19) if No. 60 is adopted first, but moot after that (i.e., 2006-07 and thereafter). Not moot in 2004-05 or 2005-06 for allocation of weeks between the traditional and nontraditional segments, but moot after that.	Effective 8/1/04. Would reduce total length of the playing seasons to 18/19/19 weeks. Proposals 60 and 61 function differently in allocation of weeks. No. 60 includes a maximum of 14 weeks for the traditional segment in most spring sports (or 19 weeks if the institution wishes to forgo a separate nontraditional segment). No. 61 allows the institution to allocate 14-19 weeks for the traditional segment, and adjust the nontraditional segment accordingly. Possible motion to reorder to follow Nos. 62 and 62-1, 63 and 60.
62 and 62-1	Roll call vote	Not moot for 2004-05 or 2005-06 if No. 60 is adopted first, but moot after that (i.e., 2006-07 and thereafter).	Effective 8/1/04. Would eliminate competition in the nontraditional segment in all sports other than tennis and golf (62) and rowing (62-1). If Nos. 62 and 62-1 are adopted following the adoption of No. 60, it would reflect a clear intent of the membership to go beyond No. 60 related to the elimination of contests in the nontraditional segment. The governance structure would logically craft legislation for the 2005 Convention, effective 8/1/06, that would be consistent with Nos. 62 and 62-1. If Nos. 62 and 62-1 are adopted, 57-1 becomes moot for all sports except golf and tennis (per No. 62) and rowing (per No. 62-1). Possible motion to reorder Nos. 62 and 62-1 and 63 in front of No. 60.
63	Roll call vote	Not moot related to the limit of 16 practices with no more than four per week if Nos. 60, 61 or 62 are adopted first. Not moot for 2004-05 or 2005-06 related to the limit of one nontraditional "play date," if No. 60 is adopted first, but moot after that (i.e., 2006-07 and thereafter). Moot if No. 62 is adopted related to the nontraditional "play date.” Moot related to alumni contests counting as a permissible date of competition in the nontraditional segment if No. 62 is adopted.	Effective 8/1/04. Would reduce nontraditional segment practice to 16 practices within the current five-week window, with no more than four practices per week. Would permit one nontraditional "play date." If No. 63 is adopted following the adoption of No. 60, it would reflect a clear intent of the membership to go beyond No. 60 related to the reduction of contests in the nontraditional segment. The governance structure would craft legislation for the 2005 Convention, effective 8/1/06, that would be consistent with No. 63 regarding the reduction of nontraditional contests. Possible motion to reorder Nos. 62 and 62-1 and 63 in front of No. 60.
64	Roll call vote
65	Roll call vote
65-1	Roll call vote
66	Roll call vote
67	Roll call vote		Sponsors have withdrawn this proposal.

General Grouping – Proposal Nos. 68-72

General Notes – This grouping contains seven proposals. Each proposal will be considered by paddle vote.

Proposal Number	Procedural Issues	Mootnicity Issues	Miscellaneous Notes
68	Paddle vote	None
68-1	Paddle vote	None
69	Paddle vote	None
70	Paddle vote	None
71	Paddle vote	None
72	Paddle vote	None

2004 NCAA Division III Business Session

Appendix B (Page No. 164) – Division III Proposed Playing and Practice Seasons Model

The chart on Page No. 164 provides sport-specific information summarizing the application of Proposal Number 60. It is an illustration of the proposal; it does not present new information beyond what is contained in Proposal Number 60.

Appendix D (Page No. 175) – Interpretations to be Incorporated into the 2004-05 Division III Manual

This appendix contains two official interpretations incorporated into the Division III Manual upon the recommendation of the Division III Interpretations and Legislation Committee. The delegates’ acceptance of the 2004 NCAA Official Notice constitutes approval of these proposals for inclusion in the 2003-04 Division III Manual. If a delegate objects to a particular proposal, that objection should be raised during the beginning of the 2003 Division III business session prior to the adoption of the Official Notice. That proposal would then be considered separately by the delegates, with a majority vote needed for adoption. Proposals not adopted are referred back to the committee for further consideration.

Appendix F (Page No. 251) – Noncontroversial Legislation

This appendix contains 29 noncontroversial proposals adopted in 2003 by the Division III Management and Presidents Councils. The Councils have authority to adopt such legislation, provided it is noncontroversial and necessary in the orderly administration of the Association’s legislation. The delegates’ acceptance of the 2004 NCAA Official Notice constitutes approval of these proposals for inclusion in the 2004-05 Division III Manual. If a delegate objects to a particular proposal, that objection should be raised during the beginning of the 2004 Division III business session prior to the adoption of the Official Notice. That proposal would then be considered separately by the delegates, with a majority vote needed for adoption. Proposals not adopted are referred back to the councils for further consideration.

Appendix H (Page No. 313) – Modifications of Wording

This appendix contains six modifications of wording based on intent. These proposals will be adopted in the same manner as the noncontroversial proposals found in Appendix F. The delegates’ acceptance of the 2004 NCAA Official Notice constitutes approval of these proposals for inclusion in the 2004-05 Division III Manual. If a delegate objects to a particular proposal, that objection should be raised during the beginning of the 2004 Division III business session prior to the adoption of the Official Notice. That proposal would then be considered separately by the delegates, with a majority vote needed for adoption. Proposals not adopted are referred back to the councils for further consideration.