Ultimately it is up to your organization to interpret its rules.

Your organization will have to provide the details on its disciplinary procedures.

Your organization will have to decide the details of its rules.

Perhaps whoever gave the suspension could clarify its length.

The answer to your question would have to be found in your rules regarding the suspension.

At the end of the term, hold elections. Anyone eligible could be elected.

The board only has such powers that the bylaws provide.

See FAQ #1.

Just make the motion at the next meeting.

Only board members have any rights at board meetings, unless your rules provide otherwise.

6 hours ago, Guest Sudhi Rajiv said:

 

What is the difference between an officer and ex officio members in an organization?

Perhaps FAQ #2 may be of help.

Get a new board.

Not if your bylaws provide for a chair and vice chairs.

The board only has such powers that the bylaws provide. The bylaws could be amended by following your rules for their amendment.

3 hours ago, AHC member said:

What do we do?

Perhaps, Official Interpretation 2020-1 may be of use.

1 hour ago, Guest Bassick19 said:

I have a question concerning this thread.

If a motion, that was in clear conflict with the bylaws, was voted on and passed, is that passed motion automatically null and void, without further action?

Please start a new thread. Also, more details may be helpful in the new topic.

3 hours ago, AHC member said:

Is there an Act of God clause in Robert's Rules of Order that we can invoke to change the by-laws to allow email voting?

No.

Complete the election.

You would have to follow your rules on discipline.

The adopted motion could be rescinded or amended.

Was someone elected?

What is your question?

Your bylaws would specify who could call a special meeting.

33 minutes ago, Louise said:

I thought that might be it, but no, it's not. It involved a president who resigned, causing the vice-president to become president, and a new vice-president to be appointed in place of the now-president. The old president who resigned was up for re-election, which (if I recall correctly) meant that the new president was going to be up for re-election now (even though he was only one year into his two-year term). The new vice-president, on the other hand, would be elected to a one-year term (for some reason).

Does that ring any bells, or did I dream the whole thing?
 

Was it this thread?

In any case, do you have a particular question on a specific situation?

4 hours ago, Louise said:

I recently came across a thread here that discussed the terms of appointed directors, but I'm unable to find it now. It centred around the term length being attached to the position (president, vp, etc.) rather than to the person who was appointed. 

Can someone point me to the section of RONR that discusses this?

Were you referring to this thread? It may be helpful to provide details on your situation.