CPlll Posted May 3, 2017 at 01:29 AM Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 at 01:29 AM What does Robert's Rules say about an elected officer also serving as a the chair for a standing committee? The Organizations Bylaws state: In addition to the elected officers, the President, with the approval of the executive staff, may appoint the following non-voting chairs to the Board. The issue is as an elected officer the person is a voting member of the board, but as a Chair they are non-voting - so when moving into executive session - non-voting members must leave the room. However, if the person is also an elected officer - how is this resolved? From what the Bylaw above states - I interpret it to mean that an elected officer cannot serve as a Chair ("In addition to...") - but does not explicitly state that? Any insights or help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who's Coming to Dinner Posted May 3, 2017 at 02:08 AM Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 at 02:08 AM Robert's has no rule against one person holding more than one office. I don't see a problem with your situation. There is no point in appointing a person to the board who is already a member. So when a board officer becomes a standing committee chair, he or she retains the full rights of a board member. That's my interpretation and it's ultimately up to your organization to figure out how to implement your bylaws. Take a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted May 3, 2017 at 11:43 PM Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 at 11:43 PM 22 hours ago, CPlll said: What does Robert's Rules say about an elected officer also serving as a the chair for a standing committee? Robert's Rules says it's fine. 22 hours ago, CPlll said: The issue is as an elected officer the person is a voting member of the board, but as a Chair they are non-voting - so when moving into executive session - non-voting members must leave the room. However, if the person is also an elected officer - how is this resolved? From what the Bylaw above states - I interpret it to mean that an elected officer cannot serve as a Chair ("In addition to...") - but does not explicitly state that? It seems to me that they are a voting member. Also, where do you get the idea that non-voting members must leave the room when the assembly enters executive session? Is this in your bylaws? It's not in RONR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted May 4, 2017 at 10:09 AM Report Share Posted May 4, 2017 at 10:09 AM 10 hours ago, Josh Martin said: Also, where do you get the idea that non-voting members must leave the room when the assembly enters executive session? Is this in your bylaws? It's not in RONR. Actually, I think this is exactly what RONR now says, but let's not get involved in that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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