Guest Judy Posted August 7, 2012 at 03:03 PM Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 03:03 PM Our Board meets monthly at regularly scheduled meetings. When items of business arise between meetings, we often announce those items on-line to members with a request for a motion/second when necessary. Discussion is allowed for a minimum of 48 hours, then a vote is taken and tabulated by the Secretary. This has served us very well as it allows full participation by all Board members and permits quick attention to pressing issues. A new member has decided this is unacceptable and refuses to participate. We believe that our process follows Roberts. Are we correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted August 7, 2012 at 03:38 PM Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 03:38 PM We believe that our process follows Roberts. Are we correct?In a word, no.Per RONR, conducting meetings (motions, debate, and voting) by email is not allowed unless the bylaws authorize it. Even in that case, the bylaws and special rules will need to include all the details to address any problems, questions or concerns that arise, as RONR will offer you no answers or support in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted August 7, 2012 at 07:35 PM Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 07:35 PM ...Are we correct?Nope.No matter how useful you have found this process, RONR does not allow meetings and votes by e-mail. Such processes must be specifically authorized in the bylaws. See RONR (11th ed.) pp. 97-99 for more information and commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sMargaret Posted August 7, 2012 at 08:14 PM Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 at 08:14 PM If this process does work well for you, then change your bylaws to allow it.You say your new board member "has decided this is unacceptable and refuses to participate". Are they refusing to participate on the grounds that it can't be done, according your current bylaws and the new board member's understanding of the rules of order, or do they have another reason for finding this unacceptable, such as lack of internet access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gen Posted August 12, 2012 at 08:24 PM Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 at 08:24 PM I was going to pose a question regarding voting by email but you have already answered it - thank you. I enjoy going through the various issues and noting the responses, quite interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted August 12, 2012 at 08:29 PM Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 at 08:29 PM I was going to pose a question regarding voting by email but you have already answered it - thank you. I enjoy going through the various issues and noting the responses, quite interesting!Well, it's nice that you researched your question by reading previous threads. Sometimes, the answers are already here if you take a look. For future reference, if you do have another question, please post it as a New Question rather than tagging onto an existing one. It makes it easier for everyone here to keep their answers focused to your specific question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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