Guest Michele Posted July 19, 2010 at 04:47 AM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 04:47 AM We need to have an emergency election and I can't find out how to bypass the by-laws which say we have an election in April.Can someone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted July 19, 2010 at 08:08 AM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 08:08 AM We need to have an emergency election and I can't find out how to bypass the by-laws which say we have an election in April.Can someone help?Impossible.Emergency meetings are not allowed unless one's bylaws provide for them.If all you need is to hold elections, then you don't need to bypass your bylaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted July 19, 2010 at 08:52 AM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 08:52 AM Your title refers to a 'special election'. There is no need for specific bylaws language to authorize a mid-term election, should such an election be necessary to fill a vacancy; thus there may be no need to 'bypass' the bylaws. Mr. Goldsworthy is correct, of course, that you cannot call a special (or emergency) meeting unless your bylaws allow for special meetings. However, even if a special meeting is not possible, if the electing body has a regular meeting coming up, an election can be conducted then. Notice is required for an election.Please give a few more details, and ask more questions, if the responses so far don't seem to address your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted July 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM Impossible.Emergency meetings are now allowed unless one's bylaws provide for them.If all you need is to hold elections, then you don't need to bypass your bylaws.And, of course, Mr. Goldsworthy meant to write "are not allowed" just to clear up an confusion there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted July 19, 2010 at 12:03 PM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 12:03 PM And, of course, Mr. Goldsworthy meant to write "are not allowed" just to clear up an confusion there. And, of course, Mr. Foulkes meant "any".Remember when everyone was clamoring for an edit function? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted July 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM And, of course, Mr. Foulkes meant "any".Remember when everyone was clamoring for an edit function?Gnats! (Thanks, Mr. M) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted July 19, 2010 at 06:29 PM Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 at 06:29 PM And, of course, Mr. Goldsworthy meant to write "are not allowed" just to clear up an confusion there. Uh-huh. A done deal (Monday July 19 11:28 a.m.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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