David A Foulkes Posted April 14, 2011 at 01:45 AM Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 at 01:45 AM Our state convention will be held next month. At a recent State Board meeting, a motion was passed with an inadequate vote. Bylaws require "five members must concur in every act of the Board of Trustees" and a motion was passed 4-3.OI 2006-13 explains the membership can adopt a motion to Rescind/Amend Something Previously Adopted to countermand an action taken by the board. I'm just curious if there's any difference as it applies to a convention of delegates from affiliated organizations within the state. I ask because, while there are some differences between conventions and ordinary membership meetings, I suspect the big picture is still the same and 2006-13 applies in convention as well. So I'm simply seeking confirmation.Also, I imagine this motion to R/ASPA would be brought up under New Business, as there has been no notice of it made that might qualify it as a General Order, or otherwise. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted April 14, 2011 at 01:54 AM Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 at 01:54 AM OI 2006-13 explains the membership can adopt a motion to Rescind/Amend Something Previously Adopted to countermand an action taken by the board. I'm just curious if there's any difference as it applies to a convention of delegates from affiliated organizations within the state. I ask because, while there are some differences between conventions and ordinary membership meetings, I suspect the big picture is still the same and 2006-13 applies in convention as well. So I'm simply seeking confirmation.'>OI 2006-13 still applies unless your Bylaws suggest otherwise. The only real complication is that conventions tend to meet infrequently (annually or less), which means that many motions will already be carried out by the time the convention rolls around. Also, I imagine this motion to R/ASPA would be brought up under New Business, as there has been no notice of it made that might qualify it as a General Order, or otherwise. Correct?Yes, and it would be made in New Business even if notice had been given. Providing notice, in and of itself, does not make an item a general order, except in the case of amendments to the Bylaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted April 14, 2011 at 01:59 AM Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 at 01:59 AM A thought just popped in: Since the vote at the previous meeting was "invalid" (it did not attain 5 affirmative votes), would it be that a Point of Order needs to be raised at the convention? I'm thinking that since the vote was "null and void", it can't be rescinded, technically speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted April 14, 2011 at 02:03 AM Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 at 02:03 AM A thought just popped in: Since the vote at the previous meeting was "invalid" (it did not attain 5 affirmative votes), would it be that a Point of Order needs to be raised at the convention? I'm thinking that since the vote was "null and void", it can't be rescinded, technically speaking.You seem to have forgotten about Official Interpretation 2006-18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted April 14, 2011 at 03:02 AM Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 at 03:02 AM You seem to have forgotten about Official Interpretation 2006-18.Not so much forgot but didn't so much give due consideration. Rescind it is, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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