Rescinding a previous action

[Kennett sportsman]

If a board member wants a previously decided topic (duly moved, seconded, discussed, voted upon and entered into the minutes) revisited, what are the proper steps? It seems to me the board member should make a motion that 1) the board rescind the action (approved or declined) at a specific prior board meeting, 2) the topic be discussed again, and 3) another vote on the topic be held. Is this proper? Any alternative steps that would work?

[Chris Harrison]

Was the original motion adopted or defeated?  If it was adopted see RONR pp. 305-310 (Rescind/Amend Something Previously Adopted).  If it was defeated see RONR pp. 336-342 (Renewing the motion).  Also, see RONR pp. 315-336 (Reconsider) though there is a pretty stringent time frame for when it can be used.

[Kennett sportsman]

It was adopted. Thank you Chris!

[Gary Novosielski]

If a board member wants a previously decided topic (duly moved, seconded, discussed, voted upon and entered into the minutes) revisited, what are the proper steps? It seems to me the board member should make a motion that 1) the board rescind the action (approved or declined) at a specific prior board meeting, 2) the topic be discussed again, and 3) another vote on the topic be held. Is this proper? Any alternative steps that would work?

 

Well, it would not take three motions.  A motion to Rescind or Amend Something Previously Adopted  would do the trick.  It would (if seconded) open the question to  additional debate and discussion, and would typically result in another vote without any need to "move" for one.