Slate of Nominees

[Guest Jeri]

If the slate of nominees was put in a call to convention, however the call to convention was not received by the general membership in the allotted 60 days prior to convention, can the slate of nominees be invalid? How would this be done? Would this invalidate all business that is to be conducted at convention?

[jstackpo]

This may depend on how "firm" the bylaws are. Certainly not "invalidate" all business.

But since the floor should be open for nominations prior to the election, no harm done.

[Josh Martin]

If the slate of nominees was put in a call to convention, however the call to convention was not received by the general membership in the allotted 60 days prior to convention, can the slate of nominees be invalid? How would this be done?

Unless the Bylaws require that the slate be included in the call to convention, I don't believe so.

If the Bylaws do require that, then I suppose so. A Point of Order could be raised. Since members could then just nominate those candidates from the floor, however, there doesn't seem to be much point.

But you should sort out the answer to your next question first.

Would this invalidate all business that is to be conducted at convention?

Quite possibly.

This may depend on how "firm" the bylaws are. Certainly not "invalidate" all business.

If the Bylaws require that 60 days of notice are given for the annual meeting, and less than 60 days of notice are given, how wouldn't that invalidate all business?

[Guest Edgar]

. . . the call to convention was not received by the general membership in the allotted 60 days prior to convention . . .

If this is equivalent to notice of a special meeting then it's quite possible that any business conducted at the convention is null and void (regardless of any impact on your so-called "slate" of nominees).

But note that the rule is generally based on when the notice is sent, not when it is (or isn't) received.

[Josh Martin]

If this is equivalent to notice of a special meeting then it's quite possible that any business conducted at the convention is null and void (regardless of any impact on your so-called "slate" of nominees).

Notice is sometimes required for regular meetings as well.