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I would say, nothing, if the term clause is "or until a successor is elected." If it is "and until" or just had a fixed term, I would say a trial. In the latter case, the bylaw could say "may be removed by motion... ." With the cited bylaw, would you say that any member could demand a secret ballot on a vote to remove?

They would not need to be heard to seek recognition. A rule could be adopted, in an in person meeting, that to seek recognition, a member must hold up a certain colored and/or shaped card. Once the card is raised, the chair recognizes the member. The member then states the motion. That would not change the characteristic of this as a deliberative assembly. In this case, their appears to a de facto rule, that if a member wishes recognition, he signals by typing an emoji. He is then recognized and speaks. That does not change the deliberative assembly characteristic.

While "for cause" is not the issue, I disagree that the clause provides a process for disciplinary action.

They are not recognized.

Wouldn't that be the case if they cannot enter into debate at an in person meeting?

He is already missed.

Actually, I think that the rule you suggested, "no points of order are permitted" is quite effective, though not advisable.

Absent anything else in the bylaws on how to remove an officer, I would say a trial is necessary. The bylaw is silent on how the person is removed; the RONR default (62:16) would be controlling. They bylaws do not "provide otherwise." The assembly could adopt a special rule modifying that.

It would not violate anything in 9:31 any more than saying that someone must be recognized to violates a right to debate (42:2-5). There may be questions relating to recognition (see 25:11).

@Richard BrownIf I understand this correctly, Mr. Honemann is suggesting that motion itself is out of order without regard to a special meeting.

Our very good friend George Mervosh passed away this passed weekend. I just heard from Sandy.

I agree with both Mr. Novosielski and Dr. Kapur. The rule prohibiting suspension is not suspendable, though it could be amended (possibly by less than a 2/3 vote). A rule requiring a 9/10 vote would require a greater than 9/10 vote to suspend.

A quorum must be maintained during the whole meeting.

I would think so, if the board's action can be reversed by the membership meeting.

1. Who elects the president? 2. What is your quorum?