Hieu H. Huynh

The general membership could create the committee unless the bylaws provide the board exclusive authority in the matter.

No.

The president has such authority only insofar as the bylaws provide it (RONR 11th ed., p. 456, ll. 27-28).

Generally a defeated motion can be brought up again at the next meeting.

Ask the board if you could speak.

It is correct that the concept of an "executive session" has nothing to do with the assembly being an executive board.

Not more than about a dozen members. Your board is a small board.

Perhaps the bylaws could be amended to address the situation.

Also see FAQ #15.

1 hour ago, Guest Tom Johnson said:

In determining what is needed for a quorum do I consider how many seats are on a Board, or how many people are in those seats (i.e. The Board consists of 7 positions. Two people have resigned. Is a standard quorum now four because there are seven seats, or three because there are only five Board members left)?  Thank you in advance for your replies.

In this case, if the resignations have been accepted, a majority of the board members is three.

Please post as a new topic.

22 minutes ago, Guest Nancy B said:

the Board of Directors and the Membership assembly are two different deliberative bodies, and the Membership should approve the minutes of their meeting, not the Board.

I would agree with this.

37 minutes ago, Newbie said:

Our Secretary has taken to modifying board member's motions or points of order. This is happening, best case, with the President's approval; or worst case, at the President's behest.

Words are important. Does RONR view this practice as acceptable?

No.

Maybe less useful.

See "DECLARING A SCHEDULED RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT" in RONR 11th ed., p. 374.

Also see "1. Reading and Approval of Minutes" in RONR 11th ed., pp. 354-355.

Not at the next meeting.

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Remove those who were not properly elected to the board.

Yes. And they should be approved at the next meeting.

Generally a defeated motion could be brought up again at the next meeting.

See FAQ #10.

Ultimately it is up to the organization to interpret its rules. Perhaps it could be amended to remove the ambiguity.

59 minutes ago, Nan_P2950 said:

Hi,

We have a treasurer who wants to resign.  When he submits the resignation letter.  Who takes his place?  We have nothing in our bylaws stating what happens when the treasurer resigns...  

Whoever is elected to fill the vacancy. In RONR, there is no automatic succession for the position of treasurer.

No rule in RONR prohibits it.