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My union is having its annual meeting at the end of Jan 2020. According to the constitution, members can propose bylaw changes 14 days before the annual meeting. Nine proposals were submitted, and the deadline has passed. However, the union leadership doesn’t really care for the amendments and are planning to have breakout sessions during the annual meeting to make changes to the member proposed bylaw amendments before they are officially voted on latter. Keep in mind that this is an annual meeting of the membership not a convention with elected delegates. Would the changes these breakout sessions make to member proposed bylaw amendments be in order?

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The annual meeting hasn't happened yet. However, after seeing the proposed changes some what to take the opportunity at the meeting to make further changes in sections not part of the announced bylaw change. For example, a proposal to make a name change in Article 1 section 3 is amended to also included changes, not mentioned in the proposal, for section 4, 5 and 6.

Hi all, My union, which is constitutionally bound by RONR, is gearing up for its annual meeting involving bylaw changes. The constitution requires a 14 day notice for any proposed bylaw change. Proposals have been submitted and announced to the membership, however, the union leadership is stating the debate and voting on the proposed bylaw changes can exceed what was originally announced 14 days before the annual meeting. I tried, and failed, to explain "scope of notice" and its purpose in protecting the rights of absent members. What section/chapter is "scope of notice" stated in RONR?