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If there was no motion to accept the elections report, is it considered complete?

Ok thank you. Does the elections report have to be accepted for the election to be valid?

I think the issue was more of not knowing what to do not necessarily that no one had a problem

How is timely defined? Does it have to be in the same meeting or the same day?

Thank you for this information. This particular instance the ballot itself was incorrect. It did not allow write ins instead it had a "No" option for candidates. I do recall RONR mentioned that should not be an option for elections. Could this election be considered invalid?

Hello, Can an election process be contested after winners are announced and the meeting is over? If so, what steps should be taken? Also if there is a reference in RONR, please let me know. Thank you!!

Hello, Can an election process be contested after winners are announced and the meeting is over? If so, what steps should be taken? Also if there is a reference in RONR, please let me know. Thank you!!

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your help with understanding.

I do have another question. If the bylaws specify when the elections occur, meaning once a year in September. Does this special election have to also occur in September? Or is this an exception because the circumstance is filling a vacancy

Thank you! This is helpful. We do meet monthly.

Thank you! Is there a reference in RONR on "special elections"?

Ok thank you! The bylaws are silent on filling vacancies. I did see in RONR 47:57 about vacancies. I was still trying to get guidance around the process and next steps when the bylaws are silent. Does a special meeting have to be called for the election? We received a notice that the executive board decided to leave the position vacant until the next election period which is a year from now. That didn't sound right especially since the bylaws do not give executive board authority.

Thank you for the reply! I was trying to understand if the position can be left vacant until the next election, meaning there is no attempt to fill the position before the next election. Also the board is part of the body but they do not make up the entire membership. I don't understand the last part "it failed to do so".....can you clarify?

Also, is there a timeframe in which the position must be filled?

Hello, I have a couple of questions about elections. If an elected officer resigns, and the bylaws are silent on filling vacancies. How should the position be filled? Also can the position be left vacant until the next election? If so, can the executive board make the decision if they aren't give this authority in the bylaws? Thank you!

Hello, I have a couple of questions about elections. If an elected officer resigns, and the bylaws are silent on filling vacancies. How should the position be filled? Also can the position be left vacant until the next election? If so, can the executive board make the decision if they aren't give this authority in the bylaws? Thank you!

Thank you!

Help please! Can a bylaw amendment be updated that doesn't change the meaning by calling a special meeting and adopting a resolution that the secretary be authorized to make such corrections or does notice and vote have to occur in a regular meeting? Thank you!

Gotcha! Thank you!

Mr. Katz, I don't understand your response. What language are you suggesting it is replaced with?

My next question is can anyone provide an example on when we should suspend bylaws. I don't think I understand when it's a good idea to do this.

I understand what you saying. I think my confusion was that it was a conflict because we are governed by RONR. But we are also governed by our own rules so I believe I get it now.

Here is that language (Suspension of Bylaws) No Bylaws shall be changed except by a vote of one-third of the members voting, a quorum being present. Bylaws relating to business procedure, transaction of business, rules of order and other standing rules not requiring a ballot vote may be suspended.

Hello, I have a question about suspending bylaws. I read in RONR that we should not suspend bylaws however suspending standing rules is permissable. I am in a non profit organization that does have language about suspension of bylaws by 2/3 vote. We are governed by RONR and the rules of our parent organization. I am considering submitting a bylaw amendment to delete this however I wanted to confirm if this in indeed a conflict. Can anyone provide some insight? Thank you!

There are 2 different sections of our Bylaws that I am referring to. What I copied and pasted was a section called "Suspension of Bylaws". There is another section called "Amendment of Bylaws". That also had 1/3 until 3 years as previously mentioned now it is 2/3. I hope this helps address your question.