Willie Watson Posted March 1, 2017 at 03:55 AM Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 at 03:55 AM Our Executive Council (EC) conducted a teleconference meeting this week without any authorization in the bylaws (they simply decided to have a meeting because they could not get together physically). They made a number of decisions which they are currently acting on. I am a member of the parent assembly (i.e., the superior body) but I am not a member of the EC. Could you give your opinion on how this should be handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted March 1, 2017 at 04:12 AM Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 at 04:12 AM The actions taken could be ratified at a regular or properly called meeting. Or the members who took those actions could be disciplined for exceeding their authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted March 1, 2017 at 01:41 PM Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 at 01:41 PM I agree with Mr. Huynh and would point out that the"discipline" imposed by the society could be as simple as adopting a motion of censure. When done that way, it is not technically"discipline" and is simply the adoption of motion expressing disapproval. It avoids the complex formal disciplinary procedures and can be adopted just like any other motion with a majority vote. It might get the point across that the society wants the executive board to follow the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g40 Posted March 2, 2017 at 10:23 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 at 10:23 PM Perhaps it may depend on the exact nature of the decisions and actions. Some "decisions and actions" may not require a Board or Executive committee formal decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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