Section 1. Amendment of Rules
Proposals for amendment of these Rules may be presented to the Court by (a) petition of the Board of Governors; or (b) petition of the assembly in respect of changes approved by referendum as provided in Rule VII. Hearing upon such a petition will be pursuant to notice in such manner as the Court may direct.

Section 2. Amendment of By-laws
The provisions of the By-laws of the District of Columbia Bar shall be subject to amendment or abrogation by (a) resolution adopted by a majority vote of the Board of Governors at a meeting with at least two-thirds of the Board members in attendance.