Breed Standard Revision Procedures

1
Breed Standard Revision Procedures
Parent Club Conference July 2007

• Presented by
• Mari-Beth O'Neill
• AVP Customer Service

2
Breed Standard Committee

• A Breed Standard Committee is formed to review
  formulate revisions.
• Notify staff of the American Kennel Club that the
  club is in the process of reviewing the standard.

Parent Club Conference 2007
3
Submitting Revisions
Parent Club Conference 2007

• Submit revisions to AKC staff for input while
  being developed.
• In accordance with the Charter and By Laws of the
  American Kennel Club, Breed Standard revisions
  must be submitted to the Board of Directors of
  the AKC for approval.

4
Balloting of Membership
Parent Club Conference 2007

• Ballot Membership in accordance with the Clubs
  Constitution By-Laws
• Conduct mailing following membership renewal for
  the year
• The ballot must also inform the membership of the
  5 year moratorium
• Submit results of balloting, copy of the ballot,
  cover letter, and standard to AKC staff

5
The Final Decision
Parent Club Conference 2007

• Upon receipt of the final vote from the Parent
  Club, the standard and the results are scheduled
  for inclusion in the Board Book.
• Upon approval of the Board of Directors,
  notification is sent to the Parent Club with
  reiteration of the 5 year moratorium.