Guest Nicole Posted March 14, 2020 at 03:32 AM Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 at 03:32 AM Due to some illness on the Board, I find myself "acting" president. Today a board member emailed me a complaint against another board member. What is my role in such a situation? Do I tell the person with the complaint to make a motion to censure at the next board meeting, if she feels it is that serious, or should I call a meeting, with both parties to address the issue. (meetings aren't happening right now due to cororavirus, so would be delayed quite a bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted March 14, 2020 at 11:31 AM Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 at 11:31 AM 7 hours ago, Guest Nicole said: Due to some illness on the Board, I find myself "acting" president. There is no such thing as an “acting President” unless your rules do provide. You’re either President or you’re not. There is a Chairman Pro Tempore, which is someone presiding in the absence of the President and Vice President, but that isn’t relevant outside of a meeting. 7 hours ago, Guest Nicole said: Today a board member emailed me a complaint against another board member. What is my role in such a situation? Do I tell the person with the complaint to make a motion to censure at the next board meeting, if she feels it is that serious, or should I call a meeting, with both parties to address the issue. (meetings aren't happening right now due to cororavirus, so would be delayed quite a bit) Up to you. RONR has no guidance on this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicole Posted March 14, 2020 at 05:37 PM Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 at 05:37 PM Thank you for the clarification on being President. And that explains why I couldn't find it in RONR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted March 14, 2020 at 06:11 PM Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 at 06:11 PM 14 hours ago, Guest Nicole said: Due to some illness on the Board, I find myself "acting" president. Today a board member emailed me a complaint against another board member. What is my role in such a situation? Do I tell the person with the complaint to make a motion to censure at the next board meeting, if she feels it is that serious, or should I call a meeting, with both parties to address the issue. (meetings aren't happening right now due to cororavirus, so would be delayed quite a bit) What do your bylaws and any special rules of order say about disciplinary procedures? If there are provisions, follow them. If not, you might follow the disciplinary procedures set out in Chapter XX of RONR. That chapter consists of 26 pages of very detailed disciplinary procedures, too extensive to set out here. Discipline can range from a simple motion of censure to suspension, removal from office and even expulsion. A fine cannot be imposed unless provided for in your bylaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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