Guest Chad Posted December 12, 2017 at 03:42 AM Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 at 03:42 AM Hello, I have a basic question I can't seem to find the answer on Google or in Robert's Rules of Order, specifically anyway (I could easily have missed it). My question is, is it allowed to discuss matters outside of a general meeting before the meeting? I know nothing would be official. For example, if there is an organization governing body where all members were in a Facebook chat, could they discuss opinions on upcoming agenda items before that meeting? In the meeting there would be a debate and vote, and official call to order and motions. The Facebook chat would simply have opinions on the upcoming items. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted December 12, 2017 at 03:58 AM Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 at 03:58 AM As far as RONR is concerned, if it is outside of a meeting, you can discuss organization affairs until your heart's content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chad Posted December 12, 2017 at 04:13 AM Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 at 04:13 AM Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldon Merritt Posted December 12, 2017 at 04:25 PM Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 at 04:25 PM 12 hours ago, Richard Brown said: As far as RONR is concerned, if it is outside of a meeting, you can discuss organization affairs until your heart's content. Agreeing with Richard, I just want to caution that the operative words are "As far as RONR is concerned." But if it is a governmental body we are talking about, then state open meetings laws may prohibit, or at least severely limit, any such outside communication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Goodwiller, PRP Posted December 12, 2017 at 05:53 PM Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 at 05:53 PM And I would add that if the the discussion relates to matters resulting from a prior executive session, there could be a requirement for secrecy that precludes certain topics from being discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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