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Originally Posted by Body Paint
Because there is already a rule (25.3 I beleive) that says something like, we will only use batteries approved by the Electric Board, it is not possible to have a rule which directly contradicts another rule, therefore the proposal by Long/Clark was unable to be passed.
It is therefore up to the Electric Board to decide what rules they set for dimensions of Lipo and we will have to follow them.
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I see; it's here in bold.........
Existing rules: -
3. Rules - Rechargeable Batteries:
3.1 Cells submitted for approval prior to <insert date> have to conform to <insert date> BRCA EB rules.
The following technical specifications follow the rules adopted by EFRA and will apply to any cells submitted for approval from <insert date> Only rechargeable NiCd or NiMH cells rated at 1.2 volts nominal will be allowed at BRCA sanctioned events.
I am absolutley shocked that this wasn't picked up on the entry for the proposal - or was it? I am glad I couldn't make it, getting up at 5am to make the 6 hour round trip to the AGM and my vote counting for zero would have been quite depressing.
It says adopted by EFRA. Which means that this rule/list is determined by EFRA? - (Just read shy's post - that's a yes)
If this is the case, I understand the logic of what is happening being a global sport/ hobby. But, doesn't this go against "our BRCA" we make the rules?
So.... the BRCA meet with EFRA. They pitch an idea, it goes to vote and the list is incorporated based on the vote. But, if the EFRA meeting is next week and the proposal deadline has passed and the proposal isn't on the table what happens?
If it is adopted by EFRA, then it naturally becomes incorporated into the BRCA EB rules, that means the BRCA rules need to be changed. This requires a proposal (Jonathan Clark and Chris Longs will do) but then it requires a vote by members. Which requires another meeting, an EGM (emergency general meeting)
Alternatively, we could have the rules 25.2 and 25.3 put under rule 2.2 giving the off road section autonomy on the use of cells under the guidance of PW.
It all seems a little complicated to me. But then I may have missed the point here. I am off to mail the BRCA commitee folk and find some clarification.
Either there is a way for the ruling to be changed or there isn't. If there is, it would be ideal to know how and what's being done to see it through in addition to finding out how we can constructivly assist and what channels to use. As above wasn't picked up (JC and CL's proposal) my confidence on it being resolved is not at an all time high.