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I my opinion, a parliamentarian should cite sources in a written opinion. That said, his opinion may be perfectly correct.

The rule, " may be elected viva voce" is a rule in the nature of a rule order and could be suspended as per P. 17, ll 19-27. I don't see this as a issue, unless someone wants to have some other form of vote.

I do not agree that this would be another class of membership, since this would be extended to non voting members.

The motion could be rescinded, or amended using Amend Something Previously Adopted.

I think the rule in RONR that the assembly would have to determine case is a rule in the nature of a rule of order and could be superseded by a special rule. Absent a special rule, it involves the right to due process, and, as a basic right of an individual member, it could not be suspended.

I have to quibble with your quibble of Josh's quibble. The requirement to show cause can only exist within a meeting and does deal with the transaction of business, i.e. a penalty cannot be imposed without first establishing cause. I am not seeing a reference in RONR which says any deviation from RONR on this point must be established in the bylaws, as there are with some things, e.g. proxy voting. I would also note that there is effectively no definition of cause. A simple expression " That X be removed from office 'cause we don't want him to serve any longer," would be in order (though perhaps not advisable).

Under RONR, there is no prohibition on members getting together and talking outside of a meeting. It is possible that some statute in your state may cover this; I would suggest that, for that, you contact an attorney.

It is also advisable to contact an attorney for any legal requirements specifically for non-profit organizations.

I think they might need a bylaw to set this rule.

Strictly according to RONR, yes. Some organizations are covered by statute that prohibit or limit this ability.

It would not be out of order for a member to move to adopt a motion, calling on some member to resign.

If the chair fails to call the meeting to order, and the meeting is otherwise proper, the vice president can call it to order. If the president refuses to preside, the vice president will chair the meeting. If the president refuses to conduct parts of the meeting, the rules may be suspended to permit the vice president (or someone else) to preside. That would require a 2/3 vote.

Yes, but any single member may demand that any (or all) motions on the list be considered separately (pp. 274-5). This might be a consent calendar, if done at every meeting. It this is to be a standard practice, it would need to be established by a special rule (p. 361).

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I would note that, if your game uses the US Constitution, this rule would be unconstitutional.

There is no "townhall" class of meetings in RONR.

It was a legitimate question, at least as I would see it.

I would that out of order, based on p. 344; when you make the motion and use the word "idiot," that would violate an in force rule. A motion "to suspend the rules and permit Dr. Stackpole to use unparliamentary language," would be in order. If adopted, you then could call someone an idiot, because the rule on p. 344 is not in effect. Timing is everything. I would also question on why an incidental motion to suspend the rules would need to be in the minutes.

Removing any prohibition on unparliamentary language.

You can suspend the rules for an entire session, so I don't see your point.

To suspend the rules and permit the members to talk directly to each other. To suspend the rules and permit the members to use unparliamentary language. You could attach the various rules together in one motion. You could also move to suspend the rules and prohibit any points of order on the violation of decorum from being entertained. I would not recommend it, but it could be done.

An assembly could adopt a special rule of order that would remove some or all of the rules relating to decorum. The rules relating to decorum could be suspended. I would question the wisdom of doing so, but the assembly could do it.

In theory, the rules relating to decorum can be suspended.

I you are asking, "Can a board adopt a motion 'That ________ be censured,'" the answer is yes. Such a motion would express an opinion and not involve a finding of guilt.

You might also look at Decorum in Debate, pp. 391-96.