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The [[General Assembly]] of Fall 2017 resulted in a change to the organization of referendum forum for discussion. | The [[General Assembly]] of Fall 2017 resulted in a change to the organization of referendum forum for discussion. Previously, it was expected that the CRO arrange a debate between all [[Electoral_and_Referendum_Bylaws#Article.C2.A09:_Referendum.E2.80.8B_.E2.80.8BCommittee|Referendum Committees]], however, in the event where all Referendum Committees support a ''Yes'' vote for their respective referendum question, a debate is not a productive format for distribution of information to the EUS. | ||
As in all cases, the role of the CRO is also to assist DROs in their referenda when they arise. In many referenda cases, this involves assisting DROs in the interpretation or understanding of their departmental bylaws, or in the navigation of the grey zone between EUS Bylaws and respective departmental bylaws. | As in all cases, the role of the CRO is also to assist DROs in their referenda when they arise. In many referenda cases, this involves assisting DROs in the interpretation or understanding of their departmental bylaws, or in the navigation of the grey zone between EUS Bylaws and respective departmental bylaws. | ||