Jayadev Posted August 20, 2017 at 05:50 PM Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 at 05:50 PM Robert Rules says written motions are take priority than the verbal, my question is can a member send a written motion in mail or through email without present in the meeting? Is it a valid motion? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted August 20, 2017 at 06:10 PM Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 at 06:10 PM Not unless you have s customized rule that permits it. Even if a motion is written for clarity or due to its complexity, it must be moved orally in person. Btw, I don't think RONR says written motions have priority. Can you cite your authority for that statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayadev Posted August 20, 2017 at 06:28 PM Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 at 06:28 PM Thanks for your reply. Sorry I misinterpreted rule regarding Written motions take priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted August 20, 2017 at 07:06 PM Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 at 07:06 PM Now if the member sends out a letter or email asking the group to approve the motion, the group is free to make its own decision - they could approve the motion (with someone else moving the motion), or vote it down, or do nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted August 20, 2017 at 09:32 PM Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 at 09:32 PM 3 hours ago, jay said: Thanks for your reply. Sorry I misinterpreted rule regarding Written motions take priority The chair can require that it be written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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