There’s been a lot of talk that they can change the rules anytime. I believe that’s true to some extent. They simply amend rule 12 first and move on.
The intent as I understand it is that the convention rules are to be adopted by the convention, in advance, so everyone knows how to plan, assign delegates etc.
I believe, but don’t know for certain, that the rules committee would propose a rule change and that they would then need to make that change the first order of business in Cleveland.
I appreciate that some members are rightly concerned about the appearance of impropriety, and are seeking transparency. Whether it works, only time will tell.
Thanks for your insight.