Rules or Bylaws?

[Guest Joshua]

I would not like to be very specific to my concern on this question, so I would like to present an imaginary scenario that mirrors my concern. Let's say an organization has bylaws that require someone to show proof of owning a car in order to join. However, the officer responsible for reviewing this proof has determined that all cars must be equipped with airbags and a cd player. While most potential members can oblige this standard, not all can, and those who cannot and desire membership are told that they must equip their vehicles with these 2 items before being allowed to join. The standards of the bylaws have not been violated, however these additional requirements are negatively affecting some members of this organization. My question is, "Is there a Robert's Rule" that deals with this kind of situation? I'm not very educated on this and am trying to learn.

[Josh Martin]

I would not like to be very specific to my concern on this question, so I would like to present an imaginary scenario that mirrors my concern. Let's say an organization has bylaws that require someone to show proof of owning a car in order to join. However, the officer responsible for reviewing this proof has determined that all cars must be equipped with airbags and a cd player. While most potential members can oblige this standard, not all can, and those who cannot and desire membership are told that they must equip their vehicles with these 2 items before being allowed to join. The standards of the bylaws have not been violated, however these additional requirements are negatively affecting some members of this organization. My question is, "Is there a Robert's Rule" that deals with this kind of situation? I'm not very educated on this and am trying to learn.

If the bylaws say that members must show proof of owning a car, and nothing else, additional requirements can be added only by amending the bylaws.

[Guest Joshua]

Thank you, Josh. That was my thought as well.