Can a guest enter discussion of a motion, even though they cannot vote?

[Guest Bonita]

On a non-profit board, can an invited guest participate in discussion or ask questions, even though they cannot vote? 

[Weldon Merritt]

Only with the permission of the assembly.

[Gary Novosielski]

On 4/9/2021 at 10:48 AM, Guest Bonita said:

On a non-profit board, can an invited guest participate in discussion or ask questions, even though they cannot vote? 

• A non-member may be permitted to address the board with its permission by a majority vote, except that,
• A non-member may only be permitted to participate in debate (discussion) on a motion by a 2/3 vote, Suspending the Rules.