Guest Participation at Board Meetings

[Guest Rachael Spoon]

During our non-profit association's board meeting, one of our board members sent her husband. He didn't attempt to vote, but he participated in the discussions. It was not brought to our attention he was attending prior to the meeting.

I cannot locate what rules we are to follow for his participation. I believe he shouldn't vote, but also, I was thinking there were rules stating that visitors to the meetings cannot participate in the various discussions. Thanks for your help!

[hmtcastle]

I cannot locate what rules we are to follow for his participation. I believe he shouldn't vote, but also, I was thinking there were rules stating that visitors to the meetings cannot participate in the various discussions.

It's entirely up to the board to determine whether to admit non-members (of the board) to its meetings and, if admitted, to permit them to speak. Further, the board is free to admit some and exclude others.

[Guest Rachael]

in RONR, when it states members, do you know if it is stating members of the board or members of the association?

[hmtcastle]

in RONR, when it states members, do you know if it is stating members of the board or members of the association?

It means members of the body that is meeting (e.g. board members at board meetings).