Guest Guest Posted August 23, 2014 at 06:33 PM Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 at 06:33 PM How does the chairperson handle a fellow board member's abusive language towards a fellow board member?Demand an apology?Failing that request that the member leave?Failing that adjourn the meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted August 23, 2014 at 06:51 PM Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 at 06:51 PM See RONR pp. 645-648. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Guest Posted August 23, 2014 at 08:21 PM Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 at 08:21 PM Failing that adjourn the meeting? No. The assembly (the members present) can order a disruptive member removed from the room. But if the chair doesn't have the support of the other members there's little he can do on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted August 24, 2014 at 02:53 AM Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 at 02:53 AM How does the chairperson handle a fellow board member's abusive language towards a fellow board member?Demand an apology?Failing that request that the member leave? The chairman may not demand an apology or request that the member leave, although the chairperson may refer the question to the board, which does have the authority to do those things. The board can, in fact, demand that the member leave, and remove him forcefully if necessary - although it is best if that is handled by the police or private security, if it comes to that. Failing that adjourn the meeting? Again, that's up to the board, although I don't see the logic in adjourning the meeting because a member is rude. There is no need to let one disruptive member prevent the board from conducting its business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kim Call Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:02 PM Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:02 PM Must a council chair allow all citizens time to address the council in a regular public meeting (not an official public forum)? Even if the crowd is highly agitated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kim Call Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:05 PM Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:05 PM Must a council chair allow all citizens time to address the council in a regular public meeting (not an official public forum)? Even if the crowd is highly agitated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:36 PM Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:36 PM Kim, you really should post your question by starting a new topic. You might also clarify what you mean by "a regular public meeting (not an official public forum)?". If you are talking about a public body, you likely have state open meetings laws that must be complied with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmuel Gerber Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:37 PM Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 at 05:37 PM Must a council chair allow all citizens time to address the council in a regular public meeting (not an official public forum)? Even if the crowd is highly agitated?No, unless some applicable rule requires it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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