Denise H.

Thank you both for your responses and we are planning to do a forum and some weekly or bi-weekly reminders. leveling the playing field is exactly what we are trying to do.

This question is not specific to a particular rule, so I hope it is appropriate. Just wanted any suggestions on how to assist the chair in executing meetings where members who do not understand RONR or are not proficient are not "run-over" by those who use the rules in a way where the net effect is that less proficient members may not feel comfortable speaking up or voicing their view because they do not know the "RONR language" . I hope this makes sense.

Thank you. That makes sense.

Thanks Josh- just wanted to clarify something when you say the requirement is 2/3 or a vote of a majority of the entire membership is sufficient- would we have to first vote whether we are using the 2/3 or majority of the entire membership standard, if no notice is given? The organization's bylaws are silent. TIA.

Yes, a standing committee.

A recommendation was made by a committee and was presented to the body for a vote. The body voted in favor of the recommendation by way of a motion from the committee. A second motion was made by a member (didn't come from the committee) to add some additional requirements regarding the action approved for the first motion. That motion also passed. Now members are considering either 1. rescinding the first action all together or 2. just amending the second motion that added additional restrictions/requirements to make it less restrictive or 3. moving forward with the two motions previously adopted by the body. My questions: 1. can the committee make a motion to rescind or the motion to amend something previously adopted or does it need to come from someone in the body? 2. If the committee does not agree with rescinding or amending, do they have to take a position? 3. just confirming that the vote for rescinding or amending is 2/3 unless there is previous notice or a majority vote of the entire membership is needed to change the 2/3 to a majority vote? Thanks in advance.

LOL. Well, neither have I. LOL

Thank you all so much. I thought I was going crazy.

Before a motion is put to the members, can a chair ask for clarification (not debate) from the maker of a motion if the language of the motion is unclear, confusing, or vague? Should the chair put forth the motion and wait for a member to raise the lack of clarity of the motion? Thanks in advance.