KingK Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:19 PM Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:19 PM Our bylaws state, “Voting by proxy and/or absentee ballot is prohibited.” And— “ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENTS These PTA bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (%) vote of the members present and voting, a quorum having been met, at any general membership meeting, provided that these requirements have been complied with” Can the executive board and membership vote on bylaws amendments via email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldon Merritt Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:22 PM Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:22 PM 2 minutes ago, KingK said: Can the executive board and membership vote on bylaws amendments via email? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:45 PM Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 at 11:45 PM 24 minutes ago, KingK said: Our bylaws state, “Voting by proxy and/or absentee ballot is prohibited.” And— “ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENTS These PTA bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (%) vote of the members present and voting, a quorum having been met, at any general membership meeting, provided that these requirements have been complied with” Can the executive board and membership vote on bylaws amendments via email? Not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted September 16, 2018 at 01:44 AM Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 01:44 AM (edited) 5 hours ago, KingK said: Our bylaws state, “Voting by proxy and/or absentee ballot is prohibited.” And— “ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENTS These PTA bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (%) vote of the members present and voting, a quorum having been met, at any general membership meeting, provided that these requirements have been complied with” Can the executive board and membership vote on bylaws amendments via email? The executive board cannot vote on bylaws amendments at all. Your bylaws (quoted above) state that it is the members who have the power to amend the bylaws. Of course, if the members of the executive board are members of the association, they can vote as members at a general membership meeting. The membership can vote on bylaws amendments, but only at a general membership meeting (see the bolded part of your bylaws in the quote above), so not by email. Edited September 16, 2018 at 04:39 AM by Atul Kapur Expanded first paragraph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted September 16, 2018 at 02:38 AM Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 02:38 AM No, but in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted September 16, 2018 at 04:11 AM Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 04:11 AM 1 hour ago, Joshua Katz said: No, but in blue. Huh??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingK Posted September 16, 2018 at 08:27 PM Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 08:27 PM Kind Sirs: Weldon, Gary, Atul, Joshua, and Richard: You, gentlemen, are my “speed dial” NAP-pers. I truly appreciate your prompt responses and scholarly support. Thank you kindly. Also— Are any of you available in person to attend the next meeting? *chuckle* Seriously, I am hopeful that this latest attempt at yet another shortcut will be the last one. Thank you, All! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingK Posted September 16, 2018 at 08:56 PM Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 08:56 PM 18 hours ago, Joshua Katz said: No, but in blue. I recognized this response as humor. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Geiger Posted September 16, 2018 at 09:42 PM Report Share Posted September 16, 2018 at 09:42 PM 17 hours ago, Richard Brown said: 19 hours ago, Joshua Katz said: No, but in blue. Huh??? A reference to this meme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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