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I was wondering if someone can shed some light into this procedure for me... my chapter recently had three proposed bylaws amendments affecting three different segments of our bylaws centered on adding a new officer....the parliamentarian presented them as a package to be voted on together instead of individually.....was this the proper way to vote on them?

Thank you guys

Thank you very much Richard...I will definitely discuss Mr, Mervosh RONR directive with our committee.  If they choose otherwise, how should go about including in our bylaws...I guess first order would be to amend the specific time language...?

oh ok..thank you

Now that we are about to review our bylaws, I much rather put the language for suspension  in our bylaws. is that permissible according to RROR? if so how can I go about doing so?

Lol...yes I do. thanks

I understanding we can adjourn a meeting but my question was pertaining as to whether or not we can include bylaws language to suspend an election thus giving us the option needed when a situation arises when the members on the ballot are not suitable or something happen and a member on the ballot is being investigated.  I hope I am more clear now...

I don't understand why motion to adjourn should be used..... can't we just put new language in bylaws to suspend any election if we feel the candidates are not up to par thus will provide with enough time to look at other potential candidates?

Members of my organization would like to have to right to suspend an election (let's say instead of having an election in November, we can suspend it until December or so on). but there's a current language said it shall take place in november

Hello All,  I have a question as to whether or not an additional language to suspend an election of officers is needed or legit if your bylaws stated election of officers shall take place at a specific time each year.  Better can an organization include additional language in its bylaws to address suspension of election tell a later date if the bylaws already states election must take place at a specific time each year? Do the specific language needs to be revised in order for the suspension can be added?

Thank you

16 hours ago, Scott in NYC said:

Review your organization's by-laws carefully regarding spending money.  If there is any guidance there, that may answer your question better than consulting Robert's Rules.

It is common for organizations to spend money as approved in their budget without necessarily getting board approval for every expenditure.  However, that is usually spelled out in the by-laws, and may include exceptions for ad-hoc purchases above a certain value.

I hope this helps!

Thank you and in my case the budget wasn't broken out specifically how funds would be used....If you are aware of RROR to support this please share.

especially if the budget wasn't broken out specifically how the funds should be used.  If you could refer me to the RORR I would great appreciate it so my organization can govern itself correctly

Does a recommendation from a committee concerning the usage of funds on their budget line for an event requires a vote or not? Do the committee even needs to bring forth any recommendations since the budget was already approved by the members and the expenditure is within their budget line?