The Crystal Method Posted July 13, 2011 at 01:13 PM Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 at 01:13 PM The NPO I am secretary for is changing hands and board members. Currently, I am the only board member until the new committee begins serving. Before our previous board diretors retired or were laid off, one board director acted illegally and has since been removed. While we are still a NPO, we are all employees of another company. The parent company (HR, management, and legal) are attempting to dissolve our corporation and board. I live in the state of Georgia and have checked state laws to determine if they can dissolve the corporation without the incoming board of diretors' approval. There are also funds in the accounts that must be dispersed but without the incoming directors does the NPO have a chance to maintain business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted July 13, 2011 at 01:20 PM Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 at 01:20 PM The NPO I am secretary for is changing hands and board members. Currently, I am the only board member until the new committee begins serving. Before our previous board diretors retired or were laid off, one board director acted illegally and has since been removed. While we are still a NPO, we are all employees of another company. The parent company (HR, management, and legal) are attempting to dissolve our corporation and board. I live in the state of Georgia and have checked state laws to determine if they can dissolve the corporation without the incoming board of diretors' approval. There are also funds in the accounts that must be dispersed but without the incoming directors does the NPO have a chance to maintain business?Your question is one of law rather than parliamentary procedure. You will need to ask a lawyer who is familiar with the laws of Georgia pertaining to the NPO as to what can and cannot be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crystal Method Posted July 13, 2011 at 01:32 PM Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 at 01:32 PM Your question is one of law rather than parliamentary procedure. You will need to ask a lawyer who is familiar with the laws of Georgia pertaining to the NPO as to what can and cannot be done.That was what I was assuming it would be - a legal answer. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted July 13, 2011 at 05:44 PM Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 at 05:44 PM Although generally speaking, an organization will not go out of existence until the members vote to remove all the by-laws and/or Constitution. However, a lawyer will certainly give you the correct legal information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted July 13, 2011 at 06:53 PM Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 at 06:53 PM However, a lawyer will certainly give you the correct legal information.Wouldn't that be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted July 14, 2011 at 02:33 AM Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 at 02:33 AM Although generally speaking, an organization will not go out of existence until the members vote to remove all the by-laws and/or Constitution.Yeah, but once you introduce a parent organization, that throws a wrench into "generally speaking." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted July 14, 2011 at 02:46 AM Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 at 02:46 AM Yeah, but once you introduce a parent organization, that throws a wrench into "generally speaking."Truer words were never spoken... however, the term "generally speaking" is a pretty powerful disclaimer against specifics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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