Treasurer and Asst Treasurer

[Guest Pat]

we have a small (25 member) 501c3 non profit.  I am being elected as treasurer and my sister is being elected as asst treasurer.  Is there anything in Roberts Rules that says this is not legal.

[Richard Brown]

No.  As far as RONR is concerned, that is fine.  Note:  We don't do "legal", so I will say there is nothing in RONR that prohibits it.

[Rev Ed]

There is nothing wrong with this according to RONR.  Of course, I have never heard of the position of "Assistant Treasurer", especially for such a small organization.  So, perhaps you need to check the By-laws to ensure the position actually exists - otherwise, check the By-laws to see if the organization can simply elect/appoint someone to an office.  Or the organization cannot have a position of "Assistant Treasurer."

[Timothy]

Of course, I have never heard of the position of "Assistant Treasurer", especially for such a small organization.

 

Well, now you have.

 

I've actually seen this with several organizations. The value of having that position in a small organization is debatable, but certainly not unheard of.

[Richard Brown]

 Of course, I have never heard of the position of "Assistant Treasurer", especially for such a small organization. 

 

I have and actually belonged to such an organization for several years.  It was considered "treasurer-in-training" to become treasurer later and was definitely provided for in the bylaws.