Guest Brad Posted March 20, 2020 at 04:27 PM Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 04:27 PM Our entire church council (the elected governing body of the congregation) resigned together at a duly called meeting a few days ago and the decision is recorded in the minutes of that meeting. Our bylaws authorize the council to replace individual resignations by council appointment, but we have no provisions for replacing the entire board. We are bound by our constitution to follow Robert's Rules. What is the rule, if any, regarding this situation? If the resignation is written, signed by each member and recorded on behalf of the board as a whole, could any one of the former board members rescind their individual resignation and re-join the board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted March 20, 2020 at 04:54 PM Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 04:54 PM Perhaps a new council could be elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Been There Posted March 20, 2020 at 09:12 PM Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 09:12 PM Was there a motion to accept the resignations? If no motion, it's not official. Any of them can withdraw their resignations up until the resignations are moved and voted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted March 20, 2020 at 09:30 PM Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 at 09:30 PM 5 hours ago, Guest Brad said: What is the rule, if any, regarding this situation? As you suggest, it might be possible for some members to withdraw their resignations, and they could then accept the other resignations, fill those vacancies, resign again, and the board then fills those vacancies. Alternately, I would think that the general membership could elect new council members in such circumstances. 5 hours ago, Guest Brad said: If the resignation is written, signed by each member and recorded on behalf of the board as a whole, could any one of the former board members rescind their individual resignation and re-join the board? Yes, if the resignations have not yet been accepted. Otherwise, no. So did the board accept all of the resignations on their way out the door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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