AOPA is proposing significant revisions to its bylaws, primarily aimed at reforming the process for selecting trustees.
Key proposed changes include establishing new qualifications for trustees, implementing term limits (four consecutive three-year terms), and empowering members to nominate trustees.
These revisions seek to address past criticisms regarding trustee appointments and representation, with members scheduled to vote on the proposal at a special meeting on September 19.
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is considering a revision to its bylaws that would make several changes to the way trustees are selected.
For starters, the proposed amendments establish new qualifications for trustees, implement trustee term limits, and empower members to nominate trustees.
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