Patton531

Here's what our bylaws say: "Members of the Executive Board will be nominated by the (name goes here) community in June each year and will be elected in July each year by a vote of the EB." For the record, I'm nominated (and don't have anyone running against me) but know that many on the board have grudges against me. I'm trying to protect myself and don't want them to pull some nonsense that prevents me from being voted in. Most of those who don't like me are not running for office again - they're leaving the board.

Thank you! Our bylaws state nominations are taken at the June meeting. So nominations can be re-opened after the June meeting?

Our bylaws say, "there will be a vote." When there's only one nominee, the vote is for "Nominee"? Or is it a "yes" or "no" vote? Do voters HAVE to vote? What happens if some abstain? Sorry for all the questions. We're dealing with a board made up of very petty adults.

Yes. The Executive Board is permitted to amend bylaws. While everyone was asleep, they gave themselves the power to amend bylaws too.

Per our bylaws, nominations for executive board positions are in November. In January, actual voting takes place. Can the current executive board in place between Nov and Jan (before voting takes place) change requirements for office - which are in the bylaws - such that those running against them would become ineligable to hold office and thereby would be disqualified from running? This would assure the current board continuance in office. come voting time in Jan, they'd run unopposed.

Our bylaws are silent regarding discipline of board members and removal from office. Interestingly, the bylaws state "board members will hold a 2 year office."

Our bylaws are silent on who can bring charges. So your post is very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Mervosh. In my situation, a member is bring charges against several executive board members. They're being accused of something that doesn't seem to be a crime - something like "playing golf on Tuesday." Let's say a committee is formed to conduct a confidential investigation. What happens next? (or is this too complicated and lengthy a topic to be able to summarize here?)