Guest scott Posted February 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM We have an issue with our upcoming AGM. If a Bylaw states that voting must begin at least 30 days prior to AGM, does this mean that the voting concludes 30 days from the AGM? This is the language from our bylaws:Elections shall begin at least thirty (30) days prior to the AGM and continue for a minimum of seven (7) days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted February 2, 2011 at 01:05 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 at 01:05 PM If a Bylaw states that voting must begin at least 30 days prior to AGM, does this mean that the voting concludes 30 days from the AGM?Your bylaws can only be properly interpreted in their entirety, something that's beyond the scope of this forum.That said, nothing you've cited would suggest that the election would continue past the annual meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert B Fish Posted February 2, 2011 at 01:06 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 at 01:06 PM We have an issue with our upcoming AGM. If a Bylaw states that voting must begin at least 30 days prior to AGM, does this mean that the voting concludes 30 days from the AGM? This is the language from our bylaws:Elections shall begin at least thirty (30) days prior to the AGM and continue for a minimum of seven (7) days.While it sounds like this section means that VOTING shall begin 30 days before and AGM and extend for 7 days thereafter. Your organization will have to determine the meaning of your bylaws, however. [page 570]However, I find many problems with provisions such as this, such as the ability of the assembly to order a recount, etc. You should probably have a professional parliamentarian look over your bylaws in total and advise.-Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted February 2, 2011 at 01:10 PM Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 at 01:10 PM Well, unfortunately your bylaws offer a deadline of when the voting must begin by, and for how long it must continue, but does not state when it shall be deemed completed. I'd say that after the last member has voted, then voting has concluded. But since a member may change his vote at any time up to the announcement of the results, it could be taken that voting concludes when the results are announced, which could be 40-50-60 days after commencement. Let's hope that happens at the AGM, eh?Your organization will need to interpret your bylaws, some principles of which can be found in RONR (10th Ed.) pages 570-573. After you all figure out what you want them to say, amend them accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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