Guest Marguerite Posted June 21, 2010 at 03:07 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 at 03:07 PM An active member of our organization in an over-55 community purchased a six disc compact player to be used at the pool. this was not approved nor discussed with the BOD [9 members]. When questioned he said the President made an "executive decision". There is nothing in the by-laws regarding executive decision. This purchase was not provided for in the 2010 budget. nor approved by neither the BOD or general membership [199 members]. Please explain Executive Decision. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted June 21, 2010 at 03:11 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 at 03:11 PM RONR doesn't address Executive Decisions (so if the bylaws don't provide for it the President may be blowing smoke). However, what is the problem with buying a CD player? Was it bought with organization funds? If so, why did the Treasurer (or whoever controls the money) agree to pay for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robert B Fish Posted June 21, 2010 at 03:13 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 at 03:13 PM Unless some provisions in the bylaws give the president the power to authorize the purchase, then he/she does not have that power, although the BOD could decide to approve the purchase after the fact. If the organization decides to not purchase the player, the member or the president would then be liable for the money.-Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted June 21, 2010 at 05:45 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 at 05:45 PM An active member of our organization ... purchased a [CD player] to be used at the pool. This was not approved nor discussed with the BOD. When questioned he said the President made an "executive decision". There is nothing in the by-laws regarding executive decision. This purchase was not provided for in the 2010 budget nor approved by neither the BOD or general membership. Please explain Executive Decision. There is really nothing to explain:• Your "active member" exceeded his authority. • Your president exceeded his authority. • Nothing in Robert's Rules of Order grants "executive decision-making" to any president, nor to any 'active member' (whatever that is).So, you'll have to punish your president and your "active member" for spending organization funds without authority.Suspend them.Expel the president from office.Or both. Your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted June 21, 2010 at 06:04 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 at 06:04 PM There is one other choice, ratify the action. If the action is not ratified, the president is responsible, personally, for the expenditure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted June 22, 2010 at 05:19 AM Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 at 05:19 AM Please explain Executive Decision. Dude wanted a CD changer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lady kay Posted January 30, 2019 at 01:37 AM Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 at 01:37 AM Thank you for this clarity. What if the bylaws doesn't denote rules for suspension of its officers? What if committee/body does an act that wasn't bought to the body for discussion/vote and its not conducive to the order/organization? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted January 30, 2019 at 01:54 AM Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 at 01:54 AM 11 minutes ago, Guest Lady kay said: Thank you for this clarity. What if the bylaws doesn't denote rules for suspension of its officers? What if committee/body does an act that wasn't bought to the body for discussion/vote and its not conducive to the order/organization? You would use the rules in Chapter XX of RONR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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