General Discussion

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1. Formatting bylaws after amendments

   By CKeating, September 30, 2021 at 04:22 PM
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   • Atul Kapur
   • October 1, 2021 at 03:16 PM

2. violation of a bylaw

   By Guest Tim Hughes, October 1, 2021 at 09:27 AM
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   • Tom Coronite
   • October 1, 2021 at 12:19 PM

3. failure to take a motion from the table

   By Guest Marvin, September 29, 2021 at 08:57 PM
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   • Gary Novosielski
   • October 1, 2021 at 03:22 AM

4. procedural motion

   By Guest Skylar, September 30, 2021 at 10:39 PM   

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   • Rob Elsman
   • October 1, 2021 at 03:07 AM

5. Motions for approval of minutes

   By Guest Candy, September 30, 2021 at 07:43 PM
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   • Guest
   • September 30, 2021 at 08:13 PM

6. Removing an agenda item

   By Guest Carolyn, March 4, 2019 at 09:56 PM
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   • Weldon Merritt
   • September 30, 2021 at 02:28 AM

7. What rule controls minutes format? verbatim discussion vs 'just the actions'?

   By Guest surfer349, September 29, 2021 at 03:31 PM
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   • Weldon Merritt
   • September 30, 2021 at 02:25 AM

8. Does Robert's Rules of Order confer any rights on individuals or entities who are not members of the deliberative body?

   By Concerned in Texas, September 29, 2021 at 01:06 PM
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   • J. J.
   • September 29, 2021 at 04:15 PM

9. Rescinding a resignation

   By Guest Annie, June 12, 2013 at 06:43 AM
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   • J. J.
   • September 29, 2021 at 10:19 AM

10. Standing Committee Rules

    By Tomm, September 24, 2021 at 04:30 PM
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    • Tom Coronite
    • September 28, 2021 at 04:15 PM

11. Ad Hoc Committees

    By Guest Loren Humphre, July 10, 2015 at 02:37 PM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 28, 2021 at 04:30 AM

12. Is an ex-officio committee member who refuses to participate on said committee in jeopardy of their loosing their position or committee membership?

    By Harryswintonjr@hotmail.com, September 22, 2021 at 01:22 AM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 28, 2021 at 12:25 AM

13. Accepting Changes to Proposed Amendments to Bylaws After 90-Day Notice

    By Guest Tom, September 22, 2021 at 08:41 PM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 28, 2021 at 12:18 AM

14. Non-confidence re administration

    By Guest jarnold@mbschoolboards.ca, September 23, 2021 at 01:50 PM   

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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 28, 2021 at 12:08 AM

15. NJ Planning Board

    By Guest Bretk, September 24, 2021 at 01:38 PM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 28, 2021 at 12:02 AM

16. Where can I find authority for meaning of letters in abbreviation"RONR"

    By Guest Ann Macfarlane, September 24, 2021 at 10:15 PM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:41 PM

17. Time Limit for How Long Voting Can be Conducted

    By Guest Tonya, September 23, 2021 at 04:17 AM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:39 PM

18. Chair Restricting Members from Deciding Who Can Speak on the Member’s Behalf

    By Guest Moira, September 26, 2021 at 12:25 AM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:30 PM

19. Can member request 2/3 vote?

    By Guest Nekias, September 27, 2021 at 02:37 AM
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    • Gary Novosielski
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:16 PM

20. Bylaws Relating To Committee Terms

    By Guest Leather Head, September 27, 2021 at 03:40 PM
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    • Josh Martin
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:12 PM

21. board terms

    By Guest davist@halifaxnc.com, September 27, 2021 at 08:11 PM
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    • Josh Martin
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:08 PM

22. Motion to Censure a Politician

    By BlueCat57, September 27, 2021 at 03:06 PM
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    • Josh Martin
    • September 27, 2021 at 11:05 PM

23. How to Write a Motion

    By BlueCat57, September 27, 2021 at 03:10 PM
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    • George Mervosh
    • September 27, 2021 at 04:18 PM

24. Recording of Corrected Minutes

    By Wild Dunes, September 26, 2021 at 08:52 PM
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    • J. J.
    • September 26, 2021 at 09:05 PM

25. Are nominations from the floor required?

    By jlowend, September 25, 2021 at 09:04 PM
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    • Josh Martin
    • September 26, 2021 at 03:12 PM