Abe Posted March 21, 2018 at 10:40 PM Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 at 10:40 PM Under Roberts Rules Of order, when is the proper time during a meeting to make a motion to amend the by-laws. Please reference the page/chapter/directive that covers this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted March 22, 2018 at 12:28 AM Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 at 12:28 AM See "Amendment of Bylaws" in RONR 11th ed., pp. 580-582 and 592-599. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Goodwiller, PRP Posted March 22, 2018 at 01:01 AM Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 at 01:01 AM Concurring with my colleague for the references, it depends on who is making the motion. RONR's assumption is that some committee is bringing the recommendation. If so, in accordance with RONR's "Usual Order of Business for ordinary Societies" (RONR pg. 353, l. 4ff), those come in a particular place in the agenda depending on whether they are standing or special committees. If the motion is from an individual member, it would presumably come as new business closer to the end of the meeting. But note that there are generally notice requirements for bylaws that must also be met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted March 22, 2018 at 06:39 PM Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 at 06:39 PM 1. Is it mandatory for a member to give previous notice before making a motion to amend the bylaws? Reference please. 2. Can a member making a motion to amend the bylaws request that the approved amendment be retroactive ? Reference please 3. Can an approved amendment to the bylaws become effective immediately ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted March 22, 2018 at 06:46 PM Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 at 06:46 PM (edited) 7 minutes ago, Abe said: 1. Is it mandatory for a member to give previous notice before making a motion to amend the bylaws? Reference please. 2. Can a member making a motion to amend the bylaws request that the approved amendment be retroactive ? Reference please 3. Can an approved amendment to the bylaws become effective immediately ? 1.) Your bylaws should have their own rules on this subject. If your bylaws are silent regarding amendments, then yes, previous notice is required (technically, another option is a vote of a majority of the entire membership, but this is not attainable in many societies). See RONR, 11th ed., pg. 592 2.) Please explain exactly what you mean by “retroactive.” An example of the sort of amendment you have in mind would be helpful. 3.) Yes. In fact, all amendments to the bylaws become effective immediately unless a proviso is adopted which states otherwise. See RONR, 11th ed., pg. 597. Edited March 22, 2018 at 06:47 PM by Josh Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted March 25, 2018 at 01:04 AM Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 at 01:04 AM Can a individual member in good standing make a motion to t amend the bylaws from the floor ? (references please) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who's Coming to Dinner Posted March 25, 2018 at 03:49 AM Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 at 03:49 AM A member of an assembly … is a person entitled to full participation in its proceedings, that is … the right to attend meetings. to make motions, to speak in debate, and to vote. RONR (11th ed.), p.3, l.1–5 See Mr. Huynh's citation regarding motions to amend the bylaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted March 26, 2018 at 02:14 PM Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 at 02:14 PM On 3/24/2018 at 8:04 PM, Abe said: Can a individual member in good standing make a motion to t amend the bylaws from the floor ? (references please) Assuming proper notice has been given, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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