William Kennedy Posted July 21, 2013 at 01:15 PM Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 at 01:15 PM This transforms the initial question of this thread into a larger question: If the Board adopts a motion that has an exclusive effect on the Board alone, with absolutely no effect on the general membership, may the general membership, which is superior to the Board, amend (or rescind) that motion? Perhaps I should post this question on the "Advanced" Board.The work of the special committee would potentially have a significant effect on the general membership. For example: by proposing an amendment to the bylaws, including the creation of a new class of membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted July 21, 2013 at 01:22 PM Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 at 01:22 PM Yeah... but until the committee reports to the board and the board takes action (if it wishes to), there is no impact on the general membership. Just a "study". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Kennedy Posted July 21, 2013 at 01:42 PM Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 at 01:42 PM Yeah... but until the committee reports to the board and the board takes action (if it wishes to), there is no impact on the general membership. Just a "study".I take your point. The board's action is simply creating the special committee. However, the general membership should not countenance a breach of the rules by a subordinate body in the conduct of the organization's affairs. And Dan's alternative in #23 works around raising a point of order that would otherwise have been appropriately made at the board level . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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