Jay M

Yes this is the clause: The number of trustees shall be sixteen (16), all of whom shall be members with voting rights of the corporation. The trustees shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting of the members

our constitution says : Disqualification of Membership Rights: Demonstrated activities against the purposes of the corporation as defined in Article I shall constitute grounds for disqualification from membership. This will be determined by a vote of two‐thirds (2/3) of the total membership of the Board of Trustees. My question if our board of trustess remove a member from memrship by 2/3 majority of vote and If that member happens to be a memeber of board pf trustees does he/she loses his/her trustee postion too ?

I thank you every one for your great suggestions and help

In our not for profit organization constitution we have the following procedure to elect new officeres. Election, Qualification and Term of Office: The President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, and Joint Treasurer shall be elected by the new Board of Trustees of the upcoming year at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Trustees subject to the Article IV, Section 8. If the election of officers shall not be held at such a meeting, such election shall be held thereafter as soon as possible. Vacancies may be filled at any meeting of the Board of Trustees. Each officer shall hold office for a term of ONE (1) calendar year, or until a successor shall have been duly elected. Now we want to add a section to remove an officer and here is our draft. Removal of officers: Any officer can be removed by the board of trustees at any time by a vote of Simple majority of the full Board of Trustees at a duly called and convened special board meeting of the Board of the Trustees. In the case of removal o of president a new president shall be elected within a week days. Until a new president is elected, the then vice president shall act as the president. Once the new president is elected the vice president will continue as vice president until his/her term is completed. I wonder is this amendment is in correct format? Please suggest Thanks.

Thanks Mr. . Katz and Mr. J.J

Thanks Mr. Katz Also I believe if the the amendment fails it does not mean the main motion is passed automatically

I wonder what are the guiding rules for an amendment proposed to the main motion and also amendment to an amendment ? How far the amendment can deviate from the main motion Thanks in advance?

Thanks Mr. Martin

Thanks Mr. Martin, can the same person propose an amendment to the amendment? Thanks

I wonder what are the guide lines for amendment to motion and amendment to the amendment of motion? Thanks

Thanks Mr. Katz for your response.

Our constitution has the following section Council of Past Presidents: The Council of Past Presidents (CPP) shall comprise of all Past Presidents who are not current Trustees or Committee Chairpersons. The Council shall elect one of its members as Chairperson. The term of CPP Chairperson shall be for two years. The Chairperson of CPP shall be an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee without voting privileges. Being an ex officio member of the board of trustees with out voting rights what are other rights the CPP chair got while attending the Board of trustees meeting? Can he/she propose motions or participate in debate? Another question does removal of CPP chair fall under removal of Committee chair or removal of ex officio member/ member board of trustless? Thanks in advance

Thanks Mr. Martin for more details

Our constitution has the following clasue: Disqualification of Membership Rights: Demonstrated activities against the purposes of the corporation as defined in Article I shall constitute grounds for disqualification from membership. This will be determined by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the total membership of the Board of Trustees. Any member so disqualified shall be eligible for reinstatement subject to the approval of a majority of the total membership of the Board of Trustees. My fello trustee beleives not only the board of trustees but Generla body can also disqualify a member. I wonder is he correct? Thanks

Thanks Mr Martin. The president did some things with out baord approval and they may bring out those issues

Thanks Rob please give refere the corresponding section in RONR

Our Not for profit association is scheduling a general body meeting. Some of the members are suspecting there will be some hot topics for discussion and the president may adjourn the meeting to avoid criticism from the members. I wonder what are the provisons available in Rberts Rules to challenge illegal adjournments? Thanks in advance

Thanks Josh

Our organization's got Constitution & Bylaws and Policies and procedures Manual. Some of the items covered in both polies and procedures and in Bylaws. I wonder which one follow when there is a issue? Our bylaws also mentions anything that does not cover here is bylaws will cover by Roberts Rules. Thanks

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request

Our bylaws does not say specifically how to remove our president. The president was elected by the board of trustees. There is a grievance policy to resolve grievances between trustee/officer and any other person. Apart from that does General body have authority to remove the president. . Thanks

Oh that simple! Thanks Dan

The Robert’s Rules state that the prior notice required to allow for a majority vote to remove an officer must state the “exact content” of the motion to be voted on in the notice. Rule 10:44 I wonder what is a model motion for above case? Thanks in advance

Our organization is coming up with a clause "Removal of Officers" rather some where mentioning the consequences of wrong doings may be result in removal of Trustee/Officer Thanks for you guidance Josh

Is there anywhere reference In Robert Rules saying the body which elects can only remove the officers?