How is Division I legislation proposed and voted within the NCAA?

• A. Proposed through councils and committees, then voted on by conference representatives at the annual NCAA Convention; each conference has one vote; input from student-athletes and faculty reps
• B. Voted on directly by member institutions
• C. Decided solely by the NCAA Board of Governors
• D. Determined by external regulatory bodies

Answer: (A)

Division I legislation is created through the NCAA’s internal governance system, starting with councils and committees that draft and refine proposed rules. These proposals then go to the annual NCAA Convention, where conference representatives vote. Each conference has one vote, ensuring a consistent voice across the membership. In addition, student-athletes and faculty representatives provide input during the process, bringing diverse perspectives into deliberations. This setup ensures that changes come from organized governance bodies and are decided by the collective membership at the convention, rather than being voted on directly by member institutions, by the Board of Governors alone, or by external regulators.