lilac897 Posted October 25, 2016 at 08:45 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 08:45 PM We have a council member who votes no on every single agenda. Since he votes no on it, are there any rules as to whether or not he can then comment and vote on said agenda items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted October 25, 2016 at 08:50 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 08:50 PM A member has the right to debate and vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted October 25, 2016 at 08:50 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 08:50 PM No - and, to make sure I'm understanding the question correctly, wouldn't "said agenda items" be all agenda items? If I vote no on a motion to rent gerbil balls for the annual picnic, I can still attend the picnic and play with the gerbil balls (although I would not, because they are stupid). Similarly, once the assembly adopts its agenda, everyone gets to participate in the meeting. Has anyone asked this fellow why he opposes the agenda, and doesn't, instead, move to amend it to make it more to his liking? Is he just protesting the adoption of an agenda since your organization meets quarterly or more often and uses RONR as its parliamentary authority? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilac897 Posted October 25, 2016 at 09:24 PM Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 09:24 PM It's unclear why he does it. When asked he says it's because the council doesn't have a budget officer. But other times he says it's because he gets attention for doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted October 25, 2016 at 09:49 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 09:49 PM 22 minutes ago, lilac897 said: . But other times he says it's because he gets attention for doing it. He's spot on with that answer. Nevertheless, as Mr. Huynh notes, he can enter into debate if he wants and he can vote as he pleases on any item.. If he's elected to this council he can answer to a higher power at election time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilac897 Posted October 25, 2016 at 09:51 PM Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 09:51 PM Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted October 25, 2016 at 10:46 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 10:46 PM 57 minutes ago, George Mervosh said: He's spot on with that answer. Nevertheless, as Mr. Huynh notes, he can enter into debate if he wants and he can vote as he pleases on any item.. If he's elected to this council he can answer to a higher power at election time. If you meet as often as quarterly, you might also consider not adopting an agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted October 25, 2016 at 11:20 PM Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 at 11:20 PM 32 minutes ago, Godelfan said: If you meet as often as quarterly, you might also consider not adopting an agenda. True. It also may be the case that the standard order of business is not applicable in this council. But still, I think the problem is the guy just votes "no" on every motion (a.k.a. - agenda item). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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