Fred H

Josh Martin - Thanks for the info. I read the section of RRs that you cited. I failed to mention two factors: 1) it was an officially called special on-line video meeting and 2) the chair, as host, ended the meeting while discussion was occuring and questions were being asked. The chair unceremoniously ended the meeting.

What is the effect on and the status of a meeting which was unilaterally adjourned by the Chair without a motion to adjourn, a second, and a vote?

My organization's by-laws state that members "...shall refrain from participating in unethical activity, diminishing the dignity and credibility of the the (organization." However, no penalty is prescribed for violations. RRs, 10th Edition, provided the following: page 624, lines 7-8 (?), “...an organization or assembly has the ultimate right to make and enforce its own rules, and to require that its members refrain from conduct injurious to the organization or its purposes. No one should be allowed to remain a member if his retention will do this kind of harm.” page 630, lines 2-8 ? warns individuals against conduct “tending to injure the good name of the organization, disturb its well-being, or hamper its work.” Then goes on to state, “In any society, behavior of this nature is a serious offense properly subject to disciplinary action, whether the bylaws make mention of it or not.” I cannot find these references in the 11th Edition. Please provide any information regarding this subject. Thanks. Fred H