Guest Nancy Posted October 24, 2013 at 02:52 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 at 02:52 PM Is a contract or agreement, once voted on by the then current voting membership changeable or able to be revised by future voting membership if it is felt to no longer be in the best interest of the entire organization? Example is a 20+ year old agreement to provide a monthly retirement of sorts to a spouse of deceased officer. Original agreement has built in raises but has now grown to an almost unreachable level for the organization to maintain. What are our options? Does the current body have to be tied to an agreement made by members that are almost entirely gone and no longer with organization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted October 24, 2013 at 03:20 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 at 03:20 PM As long as the contract hasn't been fully executed it can be amended (RONR pp. 305-310). However, you all may want to consult a lawyer before doing anything to make sure that changing it won't cause legal issues that may end up costing you all more than paying the spouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted October 24, 2013 at 04:09 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 at 04:09 PM And, by "you all", Mr. Harrison isn't suggesting that the decision must be unanimous. It's just an annoying archaic endearing regionalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 24, 2013 at 04:15 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 at 04:15 PM Is a contract or agreement, once voted on by the then current voting membership changeable or able to be revised by future voting membership if it is felt to no longer be in the best interest of the entire organization? Example is a 20+ year old agreement to provide a monthly retirement of sorts to a spouse of deceased officer. Original agreement has built in raises but has now grown to an almost unreachable level for the organization to maintain. What are our options? Does the current body have to be tied to an agreement made by members that are almost entirely gone and no longer with organization? From a parliamentary perspective, the contract may be amended by means of the motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted. It requires a 2/3 vote, a vote of a majority of the entire membership, or a majority vote with previous notice. If you've signed a contract, however, you should consult a lawyer before proceeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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