Motion to Reconsider

[Guest Fulcrum]

 

Our “small assembly” Board of Directors meets in voting session once a month.  January ‘21, board Pres presented a Motion “…to accept the recommended changes to Appendix B of the regulations as presented.”  A lively discussion ensued in which several objections were raised as to document legitimacy, legibility and content.  Postponement was sought for further consideration noting a public hearing on the proposed changes had not been held in accordance with Assoc. Bylaws.  These objections were ignored.  The motion was voted on and Director A, voting aye, proved the pivotal vote.  Subsequently, Director A decided he had misunderstood the Presidents’ Motion.  A Motion to Reconsider, to be introduced by Director A, was proposed for the next (Feb) board voting session.

RRO Motion to Reconsider:  Article 37:10 b) says that the motion has to be made on the same day as the vote on the motion that is the subject of the reconsideration.

Is there provision in RRO for a small assembly using the Motion to Reconsider a month between voting sessions notwithstanding?

[Atul Kapur]

No, not in RONR.

If the requirements of the bylaws were not met, then a Point of Order may be made that the adoption of the motion is null and void. Whether it can be made depends on the details of the motion and your bylaws.

Alternatively, it may be possible to give notice to Rescind the adopted motion. Again, it depends on the details of the motion.

Depending on the details of the motion, it may be necessary to move a motion to reverse the changes implemented.