Guest roberts newbie Posted September 13, 2011 at 10:39 PM Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 at 10:39 PM An organization has a set of standing rules, the way to amend them is through a vote of the executive board. The vote did not take place, yet a new set of rules was given out at the first meeting of the organization. What recourse does the general membership have (non executive board members) to try to change the rules or have them revised? Is there any recourse for the general member to try to change this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted September 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM An organization has a set of standing rules, the way to amend them is through a vote of the executive board. The vote did not take place, yet a new set of rules was given out at the first meeting of the organization. What recourse does the general membership have (non executive board members) to try to change the rules or have them revised? Is there any recourse for the general member to try to change this?What makes you think the assembly can't amend a standing rule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberts newbie Posted September 14, 2011 at 12:37 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 at 12:37 AM The rules are voted on by the executive board, do the members then need a 2/3 vote to amend something in one of the standing rules? Can they do this at any time, and what if the presiding officer will not recognize their request? Do they have to get on the agenda to have it reviewed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted September 14, 2011 at 01:44 AM Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 at 01:44 AM The rules are voted on by the executive board, do the members then need a 2/3 vote to amend something in one of the standing rules? Can they do this at any time, and what if the presiding officer will not recognize their request? Do they have to get on the agenda to have it reviewed?Unless otherwise stated in the bylaws, the board cannot take action in conflict with any action taken by the membership, and the membership can countermand any action taken by the board. See RONR (10th ed.), p. 466, l. 6-17.The motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted (Section 35) requires a two-thirds vote, yes. If the chair won't recognize a member's motion, raise a Point of Order (Section 23), and cite page 37, line 17-20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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