I. Meetings. In addition to Article IV, Section C.5. of the Charter, the following govern meeting arrangements:

II. Officers and Duties.

A. Tournament Director. In addition to the Charter duties of Article IV, Section B.3.c.:

1. The Director shall mail to Directors of Debate at all member institutions information relating to:

2. The Director shall have responsibility for the preparation and mailing of the National Tournament booklet.

B. Tournament Host. In addition to the Charter duties in Article IV, Section B.3.b.:

III. Standing Subcommittees. Membership on Standing Subcommittees is not limited to members of the National Committee.

IV. Rules of Procedure.

A. Procedure for Review of District Actions: The following govern investigations and adjudication under Article III, Section E.2. of the Charter.

B. Procedures for Subscriber Appeals to National Committee: The following governs appeal under Article II, Section B.4. of the Charter.

1. In cases of appeal under Article II, Section B.4.a., the subscriber shall present its appeal to the Chair of the National Committee in writing with any pertinent documentation of charges of violation. The Chair shall proceed with the process defined in National Committee Standing Rule IV.A., forwarding the letter and documentation to the Subcommittee Chair. The Subcommittee investigations shall include an interview with the appellant.

2. In cases of appeal under Article II, Section B.4.b. of the Charter:

V. Amendment. These procedures may be altered by majority vote of Committee members present and voting at any official meeting of the National Committee.

Revision History:

Revised by action of the National Debate Tournament Committee, November 19, 1997, Chicago, Illinois. Revisions incorporated by Arnie Madsen.