Guest Helen Posted February 1, 2019 at 07:28 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at 07:28 PM There is a bylaw proposal to change the quorum from a specific number to a percentage of members present. Once the proposal is noticed, is it permissible/within scope for the body to vote to change the percentage before voting on the proposal at the meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:20 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:20 PM 42 minutes ago, Guest Helen said: There is a bylaw proposal to change the quorum from a specific number to a percentage of members present. Once the proposal is noticed, is it permissible/within scope for the body to vote to change the percentage before voting on the proposal at the meeting? I think the answer depends on exactly what the effect of the proposed change is from a fixed number to a percentage based on the current membership. If the result of the change is to keep the actual number of members necessary for a quorum the same based on the current membership, then I do not believe a change to a larger or smaller percentage would be in order. However, if the change from a fixed number to a percentage results in a larger or smaller number of members than currently required, then an amendment anywhere between the current fixed number and the number that the proposed percentage would result in would be within the scope of notice and would be in order. For example: Assume you currently have 100 members and your quorum is 25. If the proposed change is from a fixed number of 25 to 25 percent of the members, then the resulting number is the same and no floor amendment to change the percentage would be in order. But, if the proposal is to change the quorum requirement from 25 members to 30 percent, then a floor amendment anywhere between 25 percent and 30 percent would be within the scope of notice and would be in order. A floor amendment to change the percentage below 25 percent or above 30 percent would exceed the notice and would not be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:46 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:46 PM (edited) I would have missed this one if it was on my RP test, because I was going to say they're stuck. Edited February 1, 2019 at 08:47 PM by George Mervosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:51 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:51 PM 4 minutes ago, George Mervosh said: I would have missed this one if it was on my RP test, because I was going to say they're stuck. Do tell - what is an RP test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:56 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at 08:56 PM 4 minutes ago, Newbie said: Do tell - what is an RP test? Registered Parliamentarian test given by NAP, but around here it's just an inside joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted February 1, 2019 at 11:20 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 at 11:20 PM 2 hours ago, George Mervosh said: Registered Parliamentarian test given by NAP, but around here it's just an inside joke. I was once certified in the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). It involved study in 7 or 8 different fields of materials management with course offerings either through after hours work sessions and/or formal courses at local colleges for which one could earn credits towards a degree. How involved is it to become a Registered Parliamentarian? Not that I'm so inclined based on the complexity of some of the issues I'm seeing on this forum, but just a point of curiosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted February 3, 2019 at 10:23 PM Report Share Posted February 3, 2019 at 10:23 PM On 2/1/2019 at 5:20 PM, Newbie said: I was once certified in the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). It involved study in 7 or 8 different fields of materials management with course offerings either through after hours work sessions and/or formal courses at local colleges for which one could earn credits towards a degree. How involved is it to become a Registered Parliamentarian? Not that I'm so inclined based on the complexity of some of the issues I'm seeing on this forum, but just a point of curiosity. See here for more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted February 4, 2019 at 03:23 PM Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 at 03:23 PM 16 hours ago, Josh Martin said: See here for more information. That is an impressive path forward to become accredited. I applaud those of you on this forum who provide the guidance and suggestions to the less informed, and in some cases, uninformed of us seeking enlightenment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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