The Parameters of a Proxy

[Jim7]

Hello,

Page 414 in the tenth edition states that a proxy is a power of attorney given by one person to another TO VOTE in his stead. Does that mean that the proxy holder can make a motion or second the motion or debate the motion as well as VOTE on the motion, or is the proxy holder limited to VOTING on the motion?

Jim

[Guest Nancy N.]

Please take a look at FAQ #10, at http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html#10.

[hmtcastle]

Page 414 in the tenth edition states that a proxy is a power of attorney given by one person to another TO VOTE in his stead. Does that mean that the proxy holder can make a motion or second the motion or debate the motion as well as VOTE on the motion, or is the proxy holder limited to VOTING on the motion?

Since RONR does not support the use of proxies, it's naturally short on details.

That said, a proxy can be as restricted or unrestricted as the grantor of the proxy desires. It can say, for example, "Vote only this way and only on this question" or it can say, for example, "Vote whichever way you want on whichever question comes up".

ADDENDUM: I suppose, if the rules of the organization support it, a proxy could also authorize the holder to speak on behalf of the grantor.

[Jim7]

Please take a look at FAQ #10, at http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html#10.

The answer to question 10 states that "the answers to any questions concerning the correct use of proxies, the extent of the power conferred by a proxy, the duration, revocability, or transferability of proxies, and so forth, must be found in the provisions of the law or bylaws which require or authorize their use."

Thank you.

Jim

[Rev Ed]

As RONR does not support proxies - the rules regarding proxies should be spelled out in the organization's By-laws. However, the proxy grantor could probably limit the proxy holder's use of the proxy as others have stated.