Guest Colen Copeland Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:01 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:01 PM Can anyone tell me if Roberts Rules state anything about how many days notice must be given for a meeting to be held ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:03 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:03 PM How ever many the bylaws state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:07 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:07 PM The Book says the lead time must be "reasonable".But note that:(a.) special meetings are not allowed (unless your bylaws authorize special meetings) so the question is moot if you plan to call a special meeting.(b.) regular meetings are typically fixed, either by a resolution or by one's bylaws (e.g., "The third Tuesday of the month"), so no notice is required at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:15 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 03:15 PM The Book says the lead time must be "reasonable".Post script:My post is addressing meetings."Previous notice" for motions (e.g., to reduce the vote threshold down from two-thirds to majority) still must be reasonable, but The Book says that previous notice can be given two ways:1. Orally, by announcing the motion's purport and scope in the previous regular meeting.2. In writing, by having the secretary send out the notice in the accompanying call-to-meeting, still with the purport and scope clearly indicated, either by quoting the full motion, or by summarizing the intent or purpose of the motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Margaret Posted May 19, 2010 at 10:57 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 10:57 PM How is "reasonable" typically be interpreted? Or is this like pornography - "I know it when I see it"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted May 19, 2010 at 10:59 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 10:59 PM How is "reasonable" typically be interpreted? Or is this like pornography - "I know it when I see it"?Pretty much. "Reasonable" is whatever the majority says it is. That's why it's best to nail it down in the bylaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:22 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:22 PM How is "reasonable" typically be interpreted? Or is this like pornography - "I know it when I see it"?It is the reasonable number of days that it would take for members to make the arrangements to attend the meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:26 PM Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 at 11:26 PM It is the reasonable number of days that it would take for members to make the arrangements to attend the meeting.And how is that number of days determined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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