Sec. 5.1:

There shall be a regularly scheduled meeting of the California Council of the Blind annually, known as the Conference and Convention, the time and place to be fixed in advance. Any references elsewhere in this or other organizational documents to "Convention" shall be understood to be referring to the Conference and Convention. The annual Convention will demonstrate adherence to an “Elastic Clause", meaning that it will adjust to the world’s ever-changing digital environment to maintain its effectiveness and credibility. As technology allows, the Conference and Convention may expand to multiple linked locations. This will not preclude an in-person Convention. Whenever possible, every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that the Convention occurs before July 1st.

Sec. 5.2:

The members of the California Council of the Blind, assembled at CCB's annual Convention, shall be the supreme authority of the organization.

Sec. 5.2.1:

At the beginning of each Convention the membership assembled shall adopt convention rules.

Sec. 5.3:

The Convention will perform the duties and carry out its responsibilities as follows:

Sec. 5.3.1:

Elect officers and directors.

Sec. 5.3.2:

Receive and discuss reports from the Executive Director, the President, the Treasurer, and other pertinent sources.

Sec. 5.3.3:

Decide on all matters duly brought before the Convention for input or vote.

Sec. 5.3.4:

Resolve any questions as to its procedures or voting, including delegates, credentials, or discipline.

Sec. 5.3.5:

Adopt resolutions embodying organizational policies, strategies, and goals.

Sec. 5.3.6:

Provide a mutually respectful forum for the full and free expression and exchange of thoughts and concerns among the members.

Sec. 5.4:

In performing its responsibilities as set forth above, the Convention's voting shall be subject to the following requirements:

Sec. 5.4.1:

For votes to be binding, a quorum must exist defined as at least one-third of the chapter and special interest affiliate delegates or their alternates and at least fifty individual voting members being present.

Sec. 5.4.2:

For analysis of all voting issues to be fair and thorough, time will be allotted for discussion and debate.

Sec. 5.5:

In the fulfillment of its responsibilities, the Convention shall observe the following margin of votes for its decisions:

Sec. 5.5.1:

For amendment of these bylaws, two-thirds.

Sec. 5.5.2:

For the election of officers and directors, a majority. In the event no majority is achieved, the second round of voting between the top two vote recipients shall be immediately conducted.

Sec. 5.5.3:

For the rejection of a policy adopted by the board since the last Convention, a majority.

Sec. 5.5.4:

For adoption of a resolution, a majority.

Sec. 5.5.5:

For the expulsion of an individual member or chapter, three-fourths (except that no vote on expulsion shall take place without the member or chapter being given the opportunity to offer a defense).

Sec. 5.5.6:

For suspension or ratification of a suspension of an officer or director, a two-thirds voice-vote (except that no vote shall take place without the officer or director being given the opportunity to offer a defense).

Sec. 5.5.7:

For removal of an officer or director, three-fourths (except that no vote shall take place without the officer or director being given the opportunity to offer a defense).

Sec. 5.5.8:

For suspension of a member or chapter, two-thirds (except that no vote on suspension shall take place without the member or chapter being given the opportunity to offer a defense).

Sec. 5.5.9:

In elections, individual votes will be cast by secret ballot. Delegate votes will be cast by roll call.

Sec. 5.5.10:

In the event that 25 members challenge the ruling of the chair on a voice vote, there shall be a roll-call/secret ballot vote.