Guest jrleaguer Posted April 2, 2011 at 01:15 AM Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 at 01:15 AM If I have submitted a written request to miss and event, and have written commitment back saying it has been approved. Can I still be accessed a fine for my absence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted April 2, 2011 at 01:17 AM Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 at 01:17 AM If I have submitted a written request to miss and event, and have written commitment back saying it has been approved. Can I still be accessed a fine for my absence?Only if the person or body that fines you has the authority to do so (and did so properly).But you won't find the answer to your question in RONR or, therefore, on this forum. You'll need to see what your organization's own rules have to say about absences, excuses, and fines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted April 2, 2011 at 11:21 AM Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 at 11:21 AM If I have submitted a written request to miss and event, and have written commitment back saying it has been approved. Can I still be accessed a fine for my absence?You'll have to consult your organization's rules. RONR doesn't cover this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted April 2, 2011 at 01:53 PM Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 at 01:53 PM "Members cannot be assessed any additional payment aside from their dues unless it is provided for in the bylaws." RONR, p. 555 As noted, check there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted April 2, 2011 at 06:12 PM Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 at 06:12 PM If I have submitted a written request to miss and event, and have written commitment back saying it has been approved. Can I still be accessed a fine for my absence?So far as RONR is concerned, the organization has no authority to fine you, period. Any exceptions would have to be in your Bylaws. If your Bylaws do provide for fines, it's up to your assembly to interpret its own rules. See RONR, 10th ed., pgs. 570-573 for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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