Guest David Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:15 AM Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:15 AM If a voting board member recuses themselves due to conflict of interest, is it necessary for them to disclose the specific nature of their conflict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintCad Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:18 AM Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:18 AM (edited) Nope. In fact if a member abstains they cannot be compelled to explain why unless it is in the bylaws [reference to a thread we had about a month ago] Edited November 29, 2017 at 03:19 AM by SaintCad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:49 AM Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:49 AM Thanks for your reply! However, I am asking about recusal, not abstention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:58 AM Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:58 AM 4 minutes ago, Guest David said: Thanks for your reply! However, I am asking about recusal, not abstention. The word recusal does not appear in RONR. RONR recommends that members with a personal or pecuniary interest (not in common with others) in the outcome of a question should abstain from voting on it, but this act is voluntary. If you have customized rules about recusal you should follow them, otherwise voluntary abstention is as far as it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:19 PM Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 at 03:19 PM Guest David, you might find this thread from 2012 somewhat enlightening: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted November 29, 2017 at 07:10 PM Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 at 07:10 PM 15 hours ago, Guest David said: However, I am asking about recusal, not abstention. Nonetheless, it is still the case that the member is not required to provide the reason he is recusing himself, unless the organization’s rules or applicable law so provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts