Amend a motion

[Simon]

Hi all,

The question is, we approved a motion to send a warning letter to a member, however, it has not been acted on as yet. More information has come to light since the motion was adopted. Do I need to rescind the motion and make a new motion or can I make a motion to amend a previously adopted motion. My amendment will be more than just a warning letter and will disqualify someone from competing in an event.

Thanks for your help

[Joshua Katz]

Assuming what you want to do is germane to the motion, you can move to amend something previously adopted. It requires a 2/3 vote, or a majority vote with previous notice, or a majority of the entire membership voting in favor. Thus, you should, under most circumstances, give notice of your motion.

That said, while you say it hasn't been acted on yet, will it be acted upon prior to the next meeting?

[Simon]

No it wont be acted on prior to next meeting and this will be a closed session board vote

[Joshua Katz]

3 minutes ago, Simon said:

this will be a closed session board vote

I'm not sure what you mean by that, or why it's relevant to this question. Can you elaborate?

[Simon]

Sorry, the membership aren't voting it is an administrative action that is being taken by the board regarding a member who violated rules of the association

[Atul Kapur]

Please confirm that the board -- where you are planning on moving your amendment -- is the body that adopted the original motion.

If that is the case and the motion has not been acted upon by the time of your next meeting, then I concur with Mr. Katz.

[Simon]

Atul, yes the board is the body that adopted the original motion

[Simon]

if the amendment fails does the original motion still stand?

[Joshua Katz]

6 minutes ago, Simon said:

if the amendment fails does the original motion still stand?

Yes.

2 hours ago, Simon said:

Sorry, the membership aren't voting it is an administrative action that is being taken by the board regarding a member who violated rules of the association

Does the board have authority to do so?

In any event, when I gave the rules for amend something previously adopted, "majority of the entire membership" means of the body that is voting. In this case, it's a majority of the entire membership of the board. If there are 12 people on the board, 7 must vote in favor to clear that threshold.

[Simon]

Yes the board has the authority to uphold the rules of the association and any competitive rules adopted by the association. 

Edited July 9, 2020 at 12:31 PM by Simon

[Simon]

Thanks for the responses

Edited July 9, 2020 at 12:39 PM by Simon