Guest James Posted November 16, 2017 at 01:09 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 at 01:09 PM If the club bylaws have specific requirements for a candidate to be a member, such as be sponsored by one existing member and attend three club functions, can the club also make an additional requirement because it has always been common practice (such as requiring a six month waiting period), even though it is not expressly stated in the bylaws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted November 16, 2017 at 01:10 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 at 01:10 PM Just now, Guest James said: If the club bylaws have specific requirements for a candidate to be a member, such as be sponsored by one existing member and attend three club functions, can the club also make an additional requirement because it has always been common practice (such as requiring a six month waiting period), even though it is not expressly stated in the bylaws? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted November 16, 2017 at 03:49 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 at 03:49 PM 2 hours ago, Guest James said: If the club bylaws have specific requirements for a candidate to be a member, such as be sponsored by one existing member and attend three club functions, can the club also make an additional requirement because it has always been common practice (such as requiring a six month waiting period), even though it is not expressly stated in the bylaws? Agreeing completely with Mr. Honemann, I would cite p. 589-590, # 4. "If the bylaws authorize certain things specifically, other things of the same class are thereby prohibited." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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