Guest Ann Sutton Posted May 16, 2012 at 09:39 PM Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 at 09:39 PM Our board wants to contribute to a local charity. Does it have to be spelled out in the by laws that we have this right or can we just make a motion?Thank You, Ann Sutton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted May 16, 2012 at 10:21 PM Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 at 10:21 PM Our board wants to contribute to a local charity. Does it have to be spelled out in the by laws that we have this right or can we just make a motion?Your board has only the authority that your bylaws give it. The bylaws don't have to enumerate every single instance of the board's authority (and, indeed, they probably don't), but neither can the board assume an authority it doesn't have. When in doubt, the board should defer to the authority of the general membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted May 17, 2012 at 08:37 PM Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 at 08:37 PM Also, take a look at the purpose of the organization, as described in the bylaws. That may provide some guidance as to whether a particular charitable impulse appears reasonable... or not. If not, no need to wonder further if the board has authority to spend the organization's money in this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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