Guest Eleanor Foerster Posted November 30, 2012 at 03:41 AM Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 at 03:41 AM We have a very old constitution and separate By-Laws - last updated in 1973.This organization no longer wishes to be known as the name in Article I of its constitution. Which motion should be made?Move to choose between old name and a new name? (Needs 2/3 vote because it amends the constitution)or *Move to take old name out of constitution (Needs 2/3 vote because it amends the constitution)*Can a motion be made in the by-laws to choose between two names when there is nothing in the By- Laws about the name? (By - Laws need only majority vote to change or amend)We need help!! This is causing conflict. Some old timers want to keep the old name and feel those who want to change the name are not using parliamentary procedure* correctly. PLease help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Britton Posted November 30, 2012 at 05:00 AM Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 at 05:00 AM In a form of a bylaw or constitution amendment, move to strike-out "current name" and ïnsert the "new name."check the document carefully. Sometimes a consititution has a greater threshold to adopt changes.Also, check carefully what applicable notice requirements are required.Also, if the society is incorporated, check with a lawyer. Also, you might need to check with the IRS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted November 30, 2012 at 01:28 PM Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 at 01:28 PM We need help!! This is causing conflict. Some old timers want to keep the old name and feel those who want to change the name are not using parliamentary procedure* correctly. PLease help.You might want to consider appointing a committee to look into this (and include at least one of the old timers). That way, when the committee reports back with either a new name or a recommendation to keep the current name, the membership will know that serious consideration has already been given to the question and both sides have had a chance to air their views without feeling like a vote is imminent. The committee could also be charged with looking into any legal ramifications, as wisely suggested by Mr. Britton.6393Kj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted November 30, 2012 at 07:09 PM Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 at 07:09 PM No need to move to "choose" between the old and new names. Just move to strike the old and insert the new. Those who favor the new name would vote Aye, those who favored the old name would vote No.And yes, thresholds and notice requirements vary from society to society. Check your bylaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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