Guest Sesteph Posted May 2, 2017 at 09:08 PM Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 at 09:08 PM I am in an organization that has 2 councils that wish to merge. They've had a town hall meeting to discuss the merge. Then they did an email vote where they stated that a motion was on the table to merge (but no motion was shared). The vote was in favour of the merge. Now, the higher council has sent a motion to accept the vote as final. How do those who were against the merge vote as they've been told this won't change the result? Was this the appropriate way to have proceeded or should the vote to merge have included a motion to merge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted May 3, 2017 at 12:40 AM Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 at 12:40 AM 3 hours ago, Guest Sesteph said: I am in an organization that has 2 councils that wish to merge. They've had a town hall meeting to discuss the merge. Then they did an email vote where they stated that a motion was on the table to merge (but no motion was shared). The vote was in favour of the merge. Now, the higher council has sent a motion to accept the vote as final. How do those who were against the merge vote as they've been told this won't change the result? Was this the appropriate way to have proceeded or should the vote to merge have included a motion to merge? If this is an unincorporated society, see RONR, 11th ed. pgs. 562-563 for the proper procedures for a merger or consolidation. If this is an incorporated society, consult an attorney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Hunt Posted May 3, 2017 at 03:36 AM Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 at 03:36 AM If this is a single organization of which both councils are a part, then the correct procedure may be to amend whatever governing document defines them as separate. It may not require any votes on the part of the councils being merged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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