Guest Deborah Posted April 17, 2011 at 03:30 AM Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 at 03:30 AM In the case where it has been established that no quorum exists by the president and members, can those present continue with discussion of agenda items without adoption but taking no action on items that need to be voted upon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted April 17, 2011 at 03:51 AM Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 at 03:51 AM In the case where it has been established that no quorum exists by the president and members, can those present continue with discussion of agenda items without adoption but taking no action on items that need to be voted upon?Without a quorum the agenda can't be adopted.The only actions that can be taken are those necessary to secure a quorum, or to adjourn the meeting (possibly to another time). They can recess and wait if they like, and talk about whatever they like while recessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tctheatc Posted April 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM Without a quorum the agenda can't be adopted.The only actions that can be taken are those necessary to secure a quorum, or to adjourn the meeting (possibly to another time). They can recess and wait if they like, and talk about whatever they like while recessed....such as (coincidentally) the same topics that are listed on the unapproved agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Posted April 17, 2011 at 07:54 PM Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 at 07:54 PM thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deborah Posted April 18, 2011 at 04:35 AM Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 at 04:35 AM Hi How does the president say that they are asking for the board to vote on an item? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted April 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM Hi How does the president say that they are asking for the board to vote on an item?Are we at the same meeting that has no quorum? What item would be voted on, then? Who does the president say this to? The board? Who is the "they" that is asking? Personally, this is a little vague. Are you asking how the president, during a board meeting, calls for a vote on a motion that is pending? Let's go forward with that for now.The standard is for the chair (president), after it appears all debate has concluded, to ask "Are you ready for the question?" This means "are you ready to vote?" If no other member attempts to continue debate or introduce some other motion perhaps, the chair then restates the motion as it stands now (with any amendments to it perhaps included) and calls for the vote, aye and no.Of course, if you had something else in mind....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken Choo Posted December 30, 2011 at 02:44 AM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 02:44 AM just want to know, do we really need a proposer & a seconder to adopt the agenda ? or we can adopt the agenda by all the Board of Directors one short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted December 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM just want to know, do we really need a proposer & a seconder to adopt the agenda ? or we can adopt the agenda by all the Board of Directors one short.Do you mean "in one shot"? Or do you mean one director is not present? Or do you mean one director is under 5' tall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Cisar Posted December 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 12:43 PM Hi How does the president say that they are asking for the board to vote on an item?At a meeting of the Board, by introducing the item in the appropriate fashion. At a membership meeting, only the membership can send an item to the board for a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted December 30, 2011 at 01:24 PM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 01:24 PM Hi How does the president say that they are asking for the board to vote on an item?See RONR (11th ed.), pp. 42-48, for "The Considration of a Main Motion: Basic Steps." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted December 30, 2011 at 01:27 PM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 01:27 PM just want to know, do we really need a proposer & a seconder to adopt the agenda ? or we can adopt the agenda by all the Board of Directors one short.See RONR (11th ed.), p. 54, for Unanimous Consent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted December 30, 2011 at 02:03 PM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 02:03 PM Hi How does the president say that they are asking for the board to vote on an item?At a meeting of the Board, by introducing the item in the appropriate fashion. At a membership meeting, only the membership can send an item to the board for a decision.See RONR (11th ed.), pp. 42-48, for "The Considration of a Main Motion: Basic Steps."One can only hope that Deborah returns, eight months later, to benefit from the advice of Mr. Cisar and Mr. Wynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted December 30, 2011 at 02:24 PM Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 at 02:24 PM One can only hope that Deborah returns, eight months later, to benefit from the advice of Mr. Cisar and Mr. Wynn.I admit I don't pay much attention to dates. I've been like that since about 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trustee Christine Posted October 19, 2019 at 05:30 PM Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 at 05:30 PM Once the agenda is adopted, what happens if an item on it is ignored (skipped) and/or replaced. Also, what happens when a motion passed from the immediately preceding meeting is not on the agenda and it not made mention of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted October 19, 2019 at 05:39 PM Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 at 05:39 PM Please post your question as a new topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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