Guest Steve Posted September 7, 2011 at 01:45 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 01:45 PM My question regards how to determine if an organization member is an ex-officio member of the organization's board of directors. Does the authority come from specific mention in the bylaws? Can the President designate a position as ex-officio when the bylaws are silent on the matter? Can the position by default be ex-officio based on it being an elected position in the organization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 7, 2011 at 01:58 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 01:58 PM The bylaws are the only method to establish who is an ex-officio member of boards or committees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted September 7, 2011 at 02:21 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 02:21 PM The bylaws are the only method to establish who is an ex-officio member of boards or committees.Is it possible this could be found in some higher document, such a parent organization's rules, or HOA covenants, or even some local/state law (depending on the type of organization)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 7, 2011 at 02:26 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 02:26 PM Is it possible this could be found in some higher document, such a parent organization's rules, or HOA covenants, or even some local/state law (depending on the type of organization)?Sure, but I'm far too lazy to type all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert B Fish Posted September 7, 2011 at 02:30 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 02:30 PM "Ex officio membership" is an oft-misunderstood concept. A well-intended someone might say that the treasurer is an ex officio member of the finance committee or that the executive director is an ex officio member of the board. As noted above, that takes a statement in your bylaws; someone saying it (or even a main motion by the membership) is not sufficient.However, there is nothing to prevent the board from inviting the executive to attend its meetings and even voice his opinion about pending business. However, he/she would not have the right to make motions or vote and the board could demand that he leave at any time.-Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted September 7, 2011 at 05:27 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 05:27 PM "Ex officio membership" is an oft-misunderstood concept. A well-intended someone might say that the treasurer is an ex officio member of the finance committee or that the executive director is an ex officio member of the board. As noted above, that takes a statement in your bylaws; someone saying it (or even a main motion by the membership) is not sufficient.However, there is nothing to prevent the board from inviting the executive to attend its meetings and even voice his opinion about pending business. However, he/she would not have the right to make motions or vote and the board could demand that he leave at any time.-Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 7, 2011 at 05:29 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 at 05:29 PM Many thanks to all who responded so quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted September 8, 2011 at 01:49 AM Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 at 01:49 AM My question regards how to determine if an organization member is an ex-officio member of the organization's board of directors. Does the authority come from specific mention in the bylaws? Can the President designate a position as ex-officio when the bylaws are silent on the matter? Can the position by default be ex-officio based on it being an elected position in the organization?1. Yes2. No3. Huh? (lazier than George) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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