Guest Russ Posted June 16, 2017 at 02:23 AM Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 at 02:23 AM The "enforcement practices" of our Board of Directors excuses certain violations of policies established by members, and indeed some of their own policies by saying " that is grandfathered". I am trying to understand the legitimacy of any such argument in support of selective enforcement, given the expectation of fair and equitable treatment to all members. Any advice or commentary would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted June 16, 2017 at 02:45 AM Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 at 02:45 AM More information is needed. What are these "enforcement practices?" Is it a written policy of some sort, and if so, where does it appear? Or do you just mean it's the way the board behaves? Who is violating the policies? What sorts of policies are they? Do your bylaws give your board the power to conduct (or, in this case, not conduct) discipline? Your board has only those powers delegated in the bylaws. Very few things are "grandfathered" unless a proviso is used for their adoption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who's Coming to Dinner Posted June 16, 2017 at 05:11 AM Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 at 05:11 AM The enforcement of rules created by the board is generally up to the board. However, if the board is charged with enforcing rules of the society and does not have exclusive authority in that regard, you may reverse board decisions, order the board to take particular enforcement actions, or take disciplinary action against board members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted June 16, 2017 at 08:07 PM Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 at 08:07 PM It all depends on the wording of the specific rule in question, plus who is empowered to enforce the rules. Some rules may have a 'Grandfather clause' contained in them. For example, the rules may read that a member who joined prior to January 1st, 2017 and who keeps their membership in good standing, may park their car for up to two weeks in the organization's parking lot. However members who join on or after January 1st, 2017 can only park their cars on the organization's property while using the organization's facilities. The Board cannot take action against a member who joined on December 31st, 2016 from leaving their car in a parking spot for two years, but may do so against a member who joined February 1st, 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted June 19, 2017 at 12:44 AM Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 at 12:44 AM You won't find the term "grandfather" in Robert's Rules of Order. *** That being said, there are default rules regarding unwritten customs and traditions. If that is what you are interested in . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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