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Is there anything in the rules that addresses conflict of interest in voting?

We have someone being brought before our Board on charges of misconduct and both of his parents are on the Board. Our Board is charged in the Bylaws to hold discipliary hearings, and we have a Conflict of interest policy, but that really covers financial gain. Unfortunately, I do not see either parent having the character to excuse themselves from voting

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RONR does not use the phrase "conflict of interest." It does say that a member who has a personal or pecuniary interest not in common with others should refrain from voting, but can not be compelled to do so. (RONR 11th Ed. p. 407 ll. 21-31) Whether this applies to this member's parents is something your organization will have to determine, but remember that they can not be compelled to refrain from voting.

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