Excused absences can be expunged by a vote of what body?

• A. 2/3 vote of internal affairs council
• B. simple majority of general membership
• C. unanimous vote of executive board
• D. approval by president

Answer: (A)

In governance decisions about changing attendance records, the action is typically handled by a designated oversight or disciplinary body, and it requires a substantial consensus rather than a simple push by one person or a small group. The best choice is a two-thirds vote by the internal affairs council because this supermajority ensures broad agreement across a relevant, specialized body that understands the implications of expunging an absence. It provides due process, checks power, and guards against arbitrary decisions.

Why this over the others: requiring only a simple majority of the general membership could let attendance changes swing with changing opinions, not with careful consideration. Demanding a unanimous vote of the executive board is often impractical and may stall actions. Relying on approval by the president concentrates authority in one person, which undermines accountability. A two-thirds vote by the internal affairs council balances accessibility with rigor, making the decision legitimate and well-supported.