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We just voted in a new treasurer. Not long after, we learned that there is some question with regard to a conviction for robbery, conspiracy, forgery, etc. There is a chance that this is not him. He was advised of what to do to rectify the situation. Should he be relieved of his duties if he doesn't comply? Should we place him on a leave of absence until he does?

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Nothing in RONR prohibits an organization from electing criminals (alleged, suspected, or convicted) to office. What you do about this should be based on the facts of the case, and it sounds like there is some (reasonable) doubt at hand, as you indicate there is "a chance that this is not him."

If you're bylaws do not include procedures for disciplinary actions, including removal of officers, then you should take a slow and careful read through Chapter XX in RONR (10th Ed.) to see what it has to say on this. It is an undertaking of a serious nature, as is retaining a potential criminal in the office of Treasurer.

It might bear seeking legal advice, and possibly talking with local authorities, if only to make sure you don't mis-step and leave yourselves vulnerable to some sort of counter-action should the claims about this gentleman turn out to be false.

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We just voted in a new treasurer. Not long after, we learned that there is some question with regard to a conviction for robbery, conspiracy, forgery, etc. There is a chance that this is not him. He was advised of what to do to rectify the situation.

I'm curious. What can a treasurer do to rectify the situation of there being some question with regard to a conviction of which it may not be he?

Should he be relieved of his duties if he doesn't comply? Should we place him on a leave of absence until he does?

RONR is about parliamentary procedure, which gives guidance for how to arrive at a decision, as a group. However, it leaves the actual decision up to the group.

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We just voted in a new treasurer. Not long after, we learned that there is some question with regard to a conviction for robbery, conspiracy, forgery, etc. There is a chance that this is not him. He was advised of what to do to rectify the situation. Should he be relieved of his duties if he doesn't comply? Should we place him on a leave of absence until he does?

The treasurer...should be bonded...

RONR (10th ed.), p. 444, ll. 32-34.

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