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5Legislative Process5.2.3.4 Institutional Performance Program Policies and Procedures. The Committee on InstitutionalPerformance is empowered to adopt or revise policies and procedures for the conduct of the Association’s institutionalperformance program, subject to approval by the Legislative Council. These policies and procedures shallbe developed by the Committee on Institutional Performance, shall not be inconsistent with the provisions ofthe constitution and bylaws, and shall be subject to amendment by the membership. (Adopted: 1/16/93 effective1/1/94, Revised: 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08, 1/19/13)5.2.3.5 Academic Performance Program Policies and Procedures. The Committee on Academic Performanceshall have the authority to adopt or revise policies and procedures for the conduct of the academicperformance program, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. (Adopted: 4/29/04, Revised: 11/1/07effective 8/1/08)5.2.4 Resolutions. [*] Legislation of a temporary character effective only for a specified time period may beenacted through resolutions not inconsistent with the constitution, bylaws (including administrative bylaws) andspecial rules of order (see Constitution 5.4.2).5.2.5 Interpretations of Constitution and Bylaws. [*] The divisional presidential administrativegroups, the Division I Legislative Council and the Division II and Division III Management Councils, and the divisionalinterpretative committees, in the interim between meetings of the Division I Legislative Council and theDivision II and Division III Management Councils, are empowered to make interpretations of the constitutionand bylaws (see Constitution 5.4.1). (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, 8/31/05, 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08)5.2.6 Special Rules of Order. [*] The Association may adopt special rules of order not inconsistent with theconstitution and bylaws. These special rules, with Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, this constitution, andthe bylaws, shall be the parliamentary authority for the conduct of all meetings of the Association and, together,shall be the deciding reference used in case of parliamentary challenge in all instances to which they apply (seeConstitution 5.4.3).5.2.7 Statements of Division Philosophy. [*] The membership of a division or subdivision, throughappropriate deliberative processes, may prepare a statement of division philosophy relating to the developmentand operation of an intercollegiate athletics program in the division. Such a statement is not binding on memberinstitutions but shall serve as a guide for the preparation of legislation by the division and for planning and implementationof programs by institutions and conferences (see Constitution 5.4.4).5.3 Amendment Process.5.3.1 Authorizing Legislation.5.3.1.1 Amendment. [*] The dominant provisions of Constitution 1 and 2 and elsewhere and the divisiondominant provisions may be amended only at an annual or special Convention. In Division I, federated provisionsmay be amended as specified in Constitution 5.3.2. In Divisions II and III, federated provisions may beamended at any annual or special Convention. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97)5.3.1.2 Amendment-to-Amendment—Dominant Provisions. [*] A proposed amendment to the dominantprovisions of Constitution 1 and 2 and elsewhere may be amended at any annual or special Convention.From July 15 through September 15, sponsors of proposed legislation may refine and change proposals in anymanner that is germane to the original proposal. After September 15, proposed amendments may be amendedonly if the amendment to the proposed amendment does not increase the modification of the provision to beamended. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97)5.3.1.3 Amendment-to-Amendment—Division Dominant Provisions. A proposed amendment to adivision dominant provision may be amended at any annual or special Convention. From July 15 through September15, sponsors of proposed legislation may refine and change proposals in any manner that is germane tothe original proposal. After September 15, proposed amendments may be amended only if the amendment tothe proposed amendment does not increase the modification of the provision to be amended. (Adopted: 1/9/96effective 8/1/97)5.3.2 Division I Legislative Process.5.3.2.1 Authority to Adopt or Amend Legislation. Legislation applicable to Division I may be adoptedor amended at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of the Legislative Council. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective8/1/97, Revised: 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08)5.3.2.1.1 Amendments Proposed by Board of Directors, Leadership Council or LegislativeCouncil. The Board of Directors, Leadership Council or Legislative Council may sponsor legislativeamendments for consideration as emergency or noncontroversial legislation or in the regular legislativecycle or at any legislative Convention. A member also may move that current or proposed policies andprocedures become legislative proposals, subject to the override process. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97,Revised: 4/28/05, 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08)31