charity chief Posted June 21, 2018 at 07:49 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 at 07:49 PM I have 2 members in our not for profit organization who have done much to disrupt proceedings for the last 6 months, and in one case, longer. They have spewed vitriolic articles on the internet, on their website, also sending out to the members. Other than a bit of election fraud, the worst thing they have done is send out emails to the members that are full of lies, falsehoods and spin. Our Ethics rules in the by-laws specifically say " shall refuse to knowingly provide or pass on false information." Also " shall conduct themselves with proper decorum" . As I see it, and I have mountains of proof, with emails and articles etc, they have broken both rules. We, the board, want to revoke their memberships. Are there any particular guidelines we should take in order to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted June 21, 2018 at 08:00 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 at 08:00 PM 7 minutes ago, charity chief said: I have 2 members in our not for profit organization who have done much to disrupt proceedings for the last 6 months, and in one case, longer. They have spewed vitriolic articles on the internet, on their website, also sending out to the members. Other than a bit of election fraud, the worst thing they have done is send out emails to the members that are full of lies, falsehoods and spin. Our Ethics rules in the by-laws specifically say " shall refuse to knowingly provide or pass on false information." Also " shall conduct themselves with proper decorum" . As I see it, and I have mountains of proof, with emails and articles etc, they have broken both rules. We, the board, want to revoke their memberships. Are there any particular guidelines we should take in order to do this? Well, first of all you need to determine if your organization's governing documents give your board the power to expel these disruptive members. Nothing in RONR gives your board this power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who's Coming to Dinner Posted June 21, 2018 at 08:47 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 at 08:47 PM If the bylaws do not prescribe disciplinary procedures and you have adopted RONR as your authority, then see the infamous and dreaded Chapter XX for "Steps in a Fair Disciplinary Process." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charity chief Posted June 21, 2018 at 08:52 PM Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 at 08:52 PM No there is nothing in the by-laws to prescribe disciplinary procedures of members, only officers. It also says that that if there isn't a by-law for something then Roberts rules apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted June 21, 2018 at 09:49 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 at 09:49 PM (edited) Then off to Chapter XX you go. Good luck. Edited June 21, 2018 at 09:49 PM by jstackpo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted June 21, 2018 at 10:30 PM Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 at 10:30 PM 1 hour ago, charity chief said: No there is nothing in the by-laws to prescribe disciplinary procedures of members, only officers. It also says that that if there isn't a by-law for something then Roberts rules apply. In this event, the board lacks the authority to discipline members of the society. That power rests with the general membership. Disciplinary procedures are discussed in Ch. XX of RONR, 11th ed. Since the conduct at issue occurred outside of a meeting, you should refer in particular to pgs. 649-650, 656-669. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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