Rescinding or replacing a motion

[Guest Bob]

We are a non profit organization. Our parlimentary law states:

motion to rescind may be applied to the vote on all motions except that: votes cannot be rescinded after something has

been done as a result of that vote that the organization cannot undo.

A motion was made in error that was contradictory to our bylaws. In a subesequent meeting, we declared that motion "invalid".

Another motion was made that had conditions that were not met or agreed upon by the party they effected. Therefor, a new motion was made.

We never used a "motion to rescind".

Question: When and how can you replace or nulify a motion?

Thanks.

[Trina]

We are a non profit organization. Our parlimentary law states:

motion to rescind may be applied to the vote on all motions except that: votes cannot be rescinded after something has

been done as a result of that vote that the organization cannot undo.

A motion was made in error that was contradictory to our bylaws. In a subesequent meeting, we declared that motion "invalid".

This is essentially correct, as an adopted motion which conflicts with the bylaws is null and void, and a point of order to that effect can be raised at any time (RONR 11th ed. p. 251). The motion doesn't have to be rescinded to make it 'go away' since it was never truly in effect in the first place.

Another motion was made that had conditions that were not met or agreed upon by the party they effected. Therefor, a new motion was made.

We never used a "motion to rescind".

Not quite sure what you mean by this... a conditional motion? Such as, "If Joe's Roofing agrees to put new shingles (as specified in attachment blah blah blah) on the gazebo before November 2, at a cost not to exceed $1500, we'll give Joe the contract." ? If the conditions of the motion are unmet, and can't be met in the future -- say it's now November 5 -- then there's no need to rescind such a motion. If it's still sitting there like a trap waiting to be sprung, then you should rescind it if you no longer want to follow through. I'm not sure if this answers your question, though.

Another approach to 'replacing' an adopted motion is to amend it into the form you want. Amend Something Previously Adopted is a close cousin of Rescind, and has the same voting thresholds.

[Tim Wynn]

We are a non profit organization. Our parlimentary law states:

motion to rescind may be applied to the vote on all motions except that: votes cannot be rescinded after something has

been done as a result of that vote that the organization cannot undo.

A motion was made in error that was contradictory to our bylaws. In a subesequent meeting, we declared that motion "invalid".

Another motion was made that had conditions that were not met or agreed upon by the party they effected. Therefor, a new motion was made.

We never used a "motion to rescind".

Question: When and how can you replace or nulify a motion?

Thanks.

According to RONR, if a motion is null and void, the motion to Rescind is not used. Your bylaws may provide different procedures.