Guest KirkRoberts Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:06 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:06 PM Our bylaws call for us to follow Roberts Rules, and I am unsure about the following situation:At our previous meeting, our Board passed a motion, although in discussion, concern was expressed about a particular aspect of the business. Now, a group of Board members have raised further concerns. In our bylaws, we have a specific process for email voting between meetings. These Board members would like to consider a motion by email which would reverse the motion passed at the meeting. Our bylaws (and state law) require 100% Board approval of any email motion.My question is, is there anything we need to consider or any Roberts Rules restrictions to the Board reversing a previous passed motion?Thank you! --Kirk Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:38 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:38 PM Yes. The motion(s) to Rescind or Amend Something Previously Adopted will do the trick, as long as the action previously authorized hasn't yet been carried out.It requires a majority vote if previous notice has been given (which is probably not applicable to this case).Without previous notice, it requires either a 2/3 vote, or a majority of the entire membership (even those absent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:41 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:41 PM The motion(s) to Rescind or Amend Something Previously Adopted will do the trick, as long as the action previously authorized hasn't yet been carried out.It requires a majority vote if previous notice has been given (which is probably not applicable to this case).Without previous notice, it requires either a 2/3 vote, or a majority of the entire membership (even those absent).But wouldn't that be superseded by their customized rule: "Our bylaws (and state law) require 100% Board approval of any email motion"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:51 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:51 PM But wouldn't that be superseded by their customized rule: "Our bylaws (and state law) require 100% Board approval of any email motion"?Wow, how did I miss that? Yes, I agree it would supersede the voting requirements in RONR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KirkRoberts Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:59 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 at 09:59 PM Gary and Edgar, thanks so much for your help. I appreciate it!--Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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