meeting notice

[Guest Colen Copeland]

Can anyone tell me if Roberts Rules state anything about how many days notice must be given for a meeting to be held ?

[Chris Harrison]

How ever many the bylaws state.

[Kim Goldsworthy]

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.

[Kim Goldsworthy]

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.

[Guest Margaret]

How is "reasonable" typically be interpreted?

Or is this like pornography - "I know it when I see it"?

[hmtcastle]

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.

[Rob Elsman]

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.

[hmtcastle]

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?