Guest Zandra Johnson Posted April 23, 2021 at 02:26 AM Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 at 02:26 AM My organization has adopted a budget allocating specific amounts to line items. I would like to have the budget revised to allow for a line item originally listed but not allotted funds by reducing one line item and increasing the amount for the line item not previously allotted any. I need to make the motion and have it voted on in the same meeting (time crunch). Do I make a Motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted? If so, how is that motion stated? And does it require 2/3 majority vote of those who attend so long as we have quorum as defined in our Bylaws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted April 23, 2021 at 03:16 AM Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 at 03:16 AM A motion to amend something previously adopted would require a two-thirds vote, a majority vote given previous notice or a vote of a majority of the entire membership, any of which will suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zev Posted April 23, 2021 at 04:30 AM Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 at 04:30 AM Incidentally, you state the motion as if you were offering two separate motions, one to decrease the budget for line item, say A.5, by $500, and increase the budget for line item, say B.3, by $500, all in one single sentence. Please return if you need more help on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Zandra Johnson Posted April 23, 2021 at 06:46 PM Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 at 06:46 PM I suppose that is what I am doing. I am trying to figure out the most efficient and rational way to accomplish this. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Puzzling Posted April 23, 2021 at 07:43 PM Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 at 07:43 PM 51 minutes ago, Guest Guest Zandra Johnson said: I suppose that is what I am doing. I am trying to figure out the most efficient and rational way to accomplish this. Any suggestions? At the first coming meeting give "previous notice" of your motion ( this way at the next (second) meeting only a majority is needed) At the second meeting move the motion. I personally would start with the good ideas you can do with the money and only secondary where the money is coming from . Between the meetings speak with members of your ideas, that makes it easier for them to agree with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted April 25, 2021 at 04:36 AM Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 at 04:36 AM On 4/22/2021 at 10:26 PM, Guest Zandra Johnson said: My organization has adopted a budget allocating specific amounts to line items. I would like to have the budget revised to allow for a line item originally listed but not allotted funds by reducing one line item and increasing the amount for the line item not previously allotted any. I need to make the motion and have it voted on in the same meeting (time crunch). Do I make a Motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted? If so, how is that motion stated? And does it require 2/3 majority vote of those who attend so long as we have quorum as defined in our Bylaws? This sort of motion (budget transfer) is quite common, especially in organizations with very detailed budgets. It's handled as a motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted. As has been noted, it might require a 2/3 vote, but an ordinary 2/3 vote (of those present and voting) not 2/3 of everyone in attendance. The difference is that abstentions do not affect the outcome of an ordinary 2/3 vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted April 26, 2021 at 01:59 PM Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 at 01:59 PM On 4/23/2021 at 12:30 AM, Guest Zev said: Incidentally, you state the motion as if you were offering two separate motions, one to decrease the budget for line item, say A.5, by $500, and increase the budget for line item, say B.3, by $500, all in one single sentence. Please return if you need more help on this. I need more help on this. Are two amendments in one like this proper if a proposed budget is pending and we're using the subsidiary motion to amend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:19 PM Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:19 PM 18 minutes ago, George Mervosh said: I need more help on this. Are two amendments in one like this proper if a proposed budget is pending and we're using the subsidiary motion to amend? No, but what's that got to do with the price of rutabagas? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:25 PM Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:25 PM 4 minutes ago, Daniel H. Honemann said: No, but what's that got to do with the price of rutabagas? 🙂 Ugh. It's going to be one of those weeks, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:29 PM Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:29 PM 2 minutes ago, George Mervosh said: Ugh. It's going to be one of those weeks, eh? Yeah. Wanna fight about proper provisos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:40 PM Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 at 02:40 PM 9 minutes ago, Daniel H. Honemann said: Yeah. Wanna fight about proper provisos? Picking a fight with you before fishing season starts is just dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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