Guest Scott Posted December 13, 2011 at 03:59 AM Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 at 03:59 AM Our bylaws clearly state that the board had the authority to vote on a approve an increase of 15 % over last years dues. Our board in one year increased the dues by a total dollar amount by greatly exceeding the 15 %. Being that this increase is completely over the allowed amount is the total vote considered null and void and and new motion has to be made and voted on for the corrected amount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted December 13, 2011 at 04:19 AM Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 at 04:19 AM Our bylaws clearly state that the board had the authority to vote on a approve an increase of 15 % over last years dues. Our board in one year increased the dues by a total dollar amount by greatly exceeding the 15 %. Being that this increase is completely over the allowed amount is the total vote considered null and void and and new motion has to be made and voted on for the corrected amount?If the motion is adopted in violation of a rule that is not in the nature of a rule of order in the bylaws, it is null and void (p. 251, a.). I have no idea if this is a rule in the nature of a rule of order or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted December 13, 2011 at 02:42 PM Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 at 02:42 PM If the motion is adopted in violation of a rule that is not in the nature of a rule of order in the bylaws, it is null and void (p. 251, a.). I have no idea if this is a rule in the nature of a rule of order or not.How could a bylaws provision limiting the board's authority to raise dues be construed as 'in the nature of a rule of order' (and, furthermore, as a rule of order which can be suspended by the (presumably) subordinate body whose authority is limited by the rule)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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