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Can a motion be made where amendments are not allowed
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
The motion for the Previous Question can be moved immediately by the maker of the motion once he is assigned the floor. He can even speak to his motion and conclude by moving for the Previous Question. Also, see 25:18 as an example of how to move to suspend the rules and adopt a motion without debate or amendment. When the assembly by a 2/3 vote says there will be no (or no further) debate, there will be no debate. -
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Can a motion be made where amendments are not allowed
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
I think this is the thread that Mr. Elsman is referring to - https://robertsrules.forumflash.com/topic/40384-previous-question-ordered-on-series-including-both-limit-or-extend-debate-and-the-main-motion/ -
Like Mr. Martin, I'd like more information. Depending on the answers to his questions, there may be something here in the nature of a rule protecting absentees.
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Amending minutes to eliminate unnecessary information?
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
For Guest VolSec's information, it has been noted here many times that a marginal notation may be included in the original set of minutes which you wish to have amended, noting that they were amended on xx/xx/xxxx date. -
If the chair is a member they have every right to vote, and in small assemblies they should vote every time if they so choose, A tie vote defeats the motion. It can be made again at any new session. If it was a main motion, the chair should have certainly opened the floor to debate it, but it's too late now in this case to worry about it.
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HOA Board wants to revise adopted budget - can they? and how?
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
Yes, an adopted main motion that is still applicable, such as the budget, may be revised by the use of a motion to amend something previously adopted. See §35 in RONR (12th ed.). Special voting requirements apply to such a motion: "In an assembly, except when applied to a constitution, bylaws, or special rules of order, require (a) a two-thirds vote, (b) a majority vote when notice of intent to make the motion, stating the complete substance of the proposed change, has been given at the previous meeting within a quarterly time interval or in the call of the present meeting, or (c) a vote of a majority of the entire membership—any one of which will suffice. " RONR (12th ed.), 35:2 (7) -
Under the rules in RONR only members of the assembly that is meeting can vote, or otherwise particiapate. So in a board meeting, only board members can vote. But that is what RONR says. It's unwise to try and interpret one sentence from a set of bylaws we haven't seen, but can I ask you - Are there any other types of meetings at the senior center? Perhaps a quarterly or annual meeting of all of the members? What I am getting at is, are there other types of meetings this sentence from your bylaws could apply to?
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Adjourn Board Meeting to Convene Committee Meeting?
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
I do think it is very unwise to actually adjourn the board meeting until the board completes its full order of business. If the board adopts a motion to adjourn, it's possible that each time it reconvenes it becomes a new meeting/session, and to me, each time it reconvenes, even on the same day, it would seem like a special meeting and that could be a problem. -
The item died long ago and can be brought up again at any time. The board seems to be misusing the motion to lay on the table. See FAQ#12 and 13 at https://robertsrules.com/frequently-asked-questions/#faqs
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MAINTAIN CURRENT BOARD MEMBER UNTIL TERM IS ENDED
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
My thanks to Mr. Merritt for picking up on the fact that the office of president was the office involved here, and his answer is perfectly correct in such a case. -
I think Guest Anon has it right. In reality, what you say makes sense and I agree with it, but there is simply no rule precluding it that I've seen.
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MAINTAIN CURRENT BOARD MEMBER UNTIL TERM IS ENDED
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
His nomination did not terminate his board membership. No rule in RONR states that a member is removed from his current position if he runs for another office, therefore his status is unchanged. -
Complaint about behaviour during executive meeting
George Mervosh replied to suesm's topic in General Discussion
Under the rules in RONR, one member may not prefer charges against another member. RONR (12th ed.), 63:11 Also, usually, disciplinary matters are handled by the membership's assembly, not by its board unless the board is specifically granted these powers by the bylaws. This should have been handled immediately at the meeting where the offense occurred, but again, unless the board is granted the power to handle disciplinary matters by the bylaws, their actions would have been limited. I suppose if a member wanted to introduce a motion censuring the offending member for his language that would be in order, but the motion to censure would carry no disciplinary action, if adopted. It would just be the assembly going on record as disapproving of the offending member's behavior. So tell us, do you have specific rules regarding discipline and this complaint process? -
Some rules in the bylaws (but not many) may be suspended. Can you specifically tell us what rule or rules they wish to suspend (bypass as you put it)?
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We were having an annual meeting with an amendment being voted on by ballot/proxy and quorum was met. We suspended the meeting and set a new meeting date 30 days hence in order to get more votes from others who didn’t vote. A non vote = no vote
George Mervosh replied to a topic in General Discussion
It appears as though they set a date and time for an adjourned meeting as described in RONR (12th ed.) 9:17-19, which is fine. If proxy voting is not expressly provided for in your group's bylaws, or if proxy voting is not authorized/required by any applicable statute, it cannot be used at all. RONR (12th ed.), 45:70-71. A non-vote is an abstention, not a no vote. RONR (12th ed.), 45:3 Can you provide any additional clarification or information, since it appears you have some problems here.