An organization I belong to has a rule in its constitution that allows for members of a committee to add to the agenda by a simple majority.
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We've had members want to add a resolution to the agenda, but the Chair said it couldn't be because of a notice requirement. However, the Constitution quote above specifies an exception of "if a majority of the members in attendance vote to add to the agenda.
We have a parliamentarian who says that the rights of those absent are being violated if we add something to the agenda (requiring notice).
Should we be able to add something to the agenda? If so, does it require the motion to add to the agenda be prior to the adoption of the agenda? The Constitution does not limit the majority to only add to the agenda by a majority at any time in the meeting.
Please advise.