Guest Joan OIin Posted February 13, 2012 at 11:54 PM Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 at 11:54 PM Our new president has appointed a committee to advise her on by-law amendments that were passed by 2/3 of mail-in ballots (181 ballots, 7 uncountable, 14 voted no, 160 voted yes). Unfortunantely, our by-laws do not specify who can or cannot appoint a committee. I've research Robert's Rules of Order 10th edition and can only find the president can act on an approved motion and appoint a committee.At our general business meeting, no motion was brought up. The first time the membership and board heard of this committee was at the president's acceptance speech. The fourteen dissenting voters are the members of this appointed committee.The board of directors were not informed nor asked for their approval. This new president has spent several hundred dollars reprinting, re-mailing these approved by-laws without the board’s approval. Should she and her committee pay for these expenses? The majority vote states she should, since by-laws were approved.Your opinions and Robert's Rules reference is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted February 14, 2012 at 12:05 AM Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 at 12:05 AM I've research Robert's Rules of Order 10th edition and can only find the president can act on an approved motion and appoint a committee.Well, you found it. Barring any customized rules on the subject, the President can only appoint committees if so authorized by the membership.Should she and her committee pay for these expenses?Yes, unless your Bylaws grant the President to spend money on her own authority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted February 14, 2012 at 12:13 AM Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 at 12:13 AM Our new president has appointed a committee to advise her on by-law amendments that were passed by 2/3 of mail-in ballots (181 ballots, 7 uncountable, 14 voted no, 160 voted yes). Unfortunantely, our by-laws do not specify who can or cannot appoint a committee. I've research Robert's Rules of Order 10th edition and can only find the president can act on an approved motion and appoint a committee.The president can consult with whonever she wants. The president could only appoint a formal committee if authorized by the assembly or the bylaws (p. 495 ff.).The board of directors were not informed nor asked for their approval. This new president has spent several hundred dollars reprinting, re-mailing these approved by-laws without the board’s approval. Should she and her committee pay for these expenses? The majority vote states she should, since by-laws were approved.Your opinions and Robert's Rules reference is greatly appreciated.It is advisable to send out bylaws to all members (pp. 14-15). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted February 14, 2012 at 12:20 AM Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 at 12:20 AM It is advisable to send out bylaws to all members (pp. 14-15).Be that as it may, the President can't spend the society's funds unless so authorized by the society or its rules, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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