Guest Chris Posted April 11, 2014 at 08:37 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 at 08:37 PM I am writing to run by a situation that is occuring with our association By-laws.In march, as per our by-laws, a slate of nominatied officers were approved by our Exec. Board. Two members who are indiviaually on it - each running for president, has decided to run together as co-presidents. I have no objection of this, but since the time frame is stated in the by-laws and they now want to revise the slate, that we will be voting on in a week, should there be a revision/amendment to the by law regarding how nominations are done. Is this like a new addition to the slate? I hope this makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted April 11, 2014 at 08:55 PM Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 at 08:55 PM Two members who are individually on it - each running for president, has decided to run together as co-presidents. I have no objection of this . . . Well, I do. Unless your bylaws (unwisely) provide for "co-presidents", you can't have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g40 Posted April 12, 2014 at 01:44 AM Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 at 01:44 AM One possible way to accomplish nearly the same things (all depending on the specifics of the organization) is for one to be President and the other Vice-President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted April 12, 2014 at 02:33 AM Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 at 02:33 AM Ok - and if already has nom for VP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted April 13, 2014 at 04:30 PM Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 at 04:30 PM Ok - and if already has nom for VP Then the voters will decide. Also, you should not think in terms of a "slate" but perhaps rather a list of individuals nominated for individual offices that will be voted on individually. Typically, elections are held for offices in the order they are listed in the bylaws. So, all nominees for President are voted on first, then Vice-President, etc. Now, you can't have co-presidents if your bylaws don't define the position as such. It's also probably a bad idea. Think of going on a road trip and having co-drivers --- one steering, one working the gas and brakes. If Mr. Co-President #2 wants to be part of the leadership, and the members prefer him over the person already nominated for VP, then their votes will decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted April 14, 2014 at 01:22 AM Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 at 01:22 AM I am writing to run by a situation that is occuring with our association By-laws.In march, as per our by-laws, a slate of nominatied officers were approved by our Exec. Board. Two members who are indiviaually on it - each running for president, has decided to run together as co-presidents. I have no objection of this, but since the time frame is stated in the by-laws and they now want to revise the slate, that we will be voting on in a week, should there be a revision/amendment to the by law regarding how nominations are done. Is this like a new addition to the slate? I hope this makes sense.Members can't just "decide" to run together as co-presidents, unless there is a rule in your bylaws to allow it. It's a terrible idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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