Guest Miriam Posted October 27, 2013 at 04:02 AM Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 at 04:02 AM Should the President ever have absolutely personal possession and control of the organization's checkbook? For example, the treasurer moved out of area and resigned, handing over the checkbook and treasurer's records to the president to hold until a new treasurer was elected or appointed interim. This was done but the president refuses to relinquish the books and checkbook to the new treasurer, claiming he is auditing, locating receipts and bank records. It has been 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 27, 2013 at 04:06 AM Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 at 04:06 AM Should the President ever have absolutely personal possession and control of the organization's checkbook? Ever? Maybe, but certainly not when you have someone else in office who's supposed to do that job. For example, the treasurer moved out of area and resigned, handing over the checkbook and treasurer's records to the president to hold until a new treasurer was elected or appointed interim. This was done but the president refuses to relinquish the books and checkbook to the new treasurer, claiming he is auditing, locating receipts and bank records. It has been 4 months. The President has no authority to conduct an audit on his own. It's not really a bad idea when changing treasurers, but the organization should appoint a committee for the purpose, and it usually doesn't take four months. Adopt a motion ordering the President to turn over the records. If the President refuses, see FAQ #20 and consider consulting a lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted October 27, 2013 at 05:04 AM Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 at 05:04 AM Josh is correct here, the President should not be acting like this. At the next meeting, the Board should demand the President hand over the records to the Treasurer. If the President refuses, remove him/her from office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary c Tesser Posted October 27, 2013 at 04:53 PM Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 at 04:53 PM ... At the next meeting, the Board should ...ANd if the Board happens not to be Available, maybe it has authorized the Membership to Act in its Stead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sMargaret Posted October 27, 2013 at 05:05 PM Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 at 05:05 PM What do your bylaws say about audits? Typically, those are done by a committee, not by just one person (especially the same person controlling the chequebook). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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