Guest aliza518 Posted April 21, 2011 at 01:32 AM Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 at 01:32 AM Hello,Our nominating committee is recommending the election of 2 officers who have not yet completed the requisite term of service on the board (they have completed 1/2 the time needed. Other than the term of service, both individuals are qualified for the offices they are assuming. 1-Can a motion be made to suspend that provision of the by-laws for this election only? 2-If so, does this motion require a majority or 2/3 approval?(the by-laws require a 2/3 majority to amend)Thank you for your input.Aliza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted April 21, 2011 at 01:39 AM Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 at 01:39 AM 1) Nope.2) Doesn't matter since you can't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted April 21, 2011 at 01:42 AM Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 at 01:42 AM 1-Can a motion be made to suspend that provision of the by-laws for this election only? Not unless the provision says it can be suspended (RONR p. 254). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted April 21, 2011 at 02:32 AM Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 at 02:32 AM 1-Can a motion be made to suspend that provision of the by-laws for this election only? 2-If so, does this motion require a majority or 2/3 approval?(the by-laws require a 2/3 majority to amend)1. No. Not unless that provision in the bylaws explicitly says that it is suspendable. Qualifications of officers are normally not.2. The bylaws probably also require previous notice and other rules to amend them. But if you really want these people to run, and you can change the bylaws to remove the qualification that stands in their way, and you have time to do it before the election--then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted April 21, 2011 at 02:33 AM Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 at 02:33 AM 1-Can a motion be made to suspend that provision of the by-laws for this election only? 2-If so, does this motion require a majority or 2/3 approval?(the by-laws require a 2/3 majority to amend)1. No. Not unless that provision in the bylaws explicitly says that it is suspendable. Qualifications of officers are normally not.2. The bylaws probably also require previous notice and other rules to amend them. But if you really want these people to run, and you can change the bylaws to remove the qualification that stands in their way, and you have time to do it before the election--then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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