Jenn Posted August 6, 2017 at 03:48 PM Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 at 03:48 PM According to the current Bylaws, Recommendations for Bylaws changes are to be sent 60 days prior to the biannual convention for review by the membership. They were not. Aside from an adjourned meeting, what parliamentary tool could have been utilized to consider the Bylaw recommendations during the session? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted August 6, 2017 at 05:16 PM Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 at 05:16 PM I'm not sure anything could be done other than meeting the notice requirements in your bylaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted August 6, 2017 at 06:16 PM Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 at 06:16 PM I agree with Mr. Huynh. Do your bylaws provide that they can be amended ONLY at a biennial meeting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted August 6, 2017 at 06:51 PM Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 at 06:51 PM No, the word "only" is not stipulated but they do define a process of review no later than 60 days prior to the biannual convention. Additionally, RONR is the parliamentary authority when the Bylaws are silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who's Coming to Dinner Posted August 6, 2017 at 10:08 PM Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 at 10:08 PM Is this an exam question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted August 6, 2017 at 11:14 PM Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2017 at 11:14 PM As far as I know, it is not. It was a real scenario; however, at this time, the response is edification for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted August 7, 2017 at 12:53 PM Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 at 12:53 PM I'm not exactly clear as to all of the facts but if this is an issue of notice not properly being given so that the regular assembly can act, could they go into a committee of the whole, or quasi-committee to at least discuss the proposed changes without taking action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted August 7, 2017 at 01:36 PM Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 at 01:36 PM 18 hours ago, Jenn said: No, the word "only" is not stipulated but they do define a process of review no later than 60 days prior to the biannual convention. Additionally, RONR is the parliamentary authority when the Bylaws are silent. But apparently the bylaws aren't silent, since you tell us that they require submission of proposed bylaw amendments for review by the membership 60 days prior to the biannual convention. A rule of this nature cannot be suspended unless your bylaws specifically provide otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn Posted August 9, 2017 at 04:13 AM Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2017 at 04:13 AM I appreciate the responses. The opinion of some is that this mishap impedes progress towards administrative goals for the next 2 years. I was curious if there was a parliamentary mechanism to correct and mitigate the impact if a 2/3 majority of the membership was ready to move forward and see changes. Members who highlighted the late communication were presumably the minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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