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Mar 16, 2015 | 9:30 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nsx

...If the originator of a motion, the seconder, and all Yes voters as of the time the amendment was proposed agree that the amendment is both minor and desirable, the TalkBoard President shall revise the motion and ensure that public notices of the motion are also updated.

I don't fully understand why the clause highlighted in red is necessary. It seems to open a basis for arguing over whether or not a change is "minor".