Guest Tonya Posted September 23, 2021 at 04:17 AM Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 at 04:17 AM I am not finding any Robert's Rule of Order guidance of a time frame limit on how long a vote can last. I have been told by our covenant committee that once we start the vote to amend our dedicatory covenant document which requires 2/3rds approval of our total membership that we have up to 365 days to complete the voting process. Where can I find information to either support or disclaim this statement? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted September 23, 2021 at 04:58 AM Report Share Posted September 23, 2021 at 04:58 AM You won't find it in RONR. Try looking in the dedicatory covenant document or other governing documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tonya Posted September 24, 2021 at 08:41 PM Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 at 08:41 PM Thank you. It is not stated in our dedicatory documents. Is there any general guidance or suggestions on this matter when it is not addressed in dedicatory documents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted September 24, 2021 at 11:00 PM Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 at 11:00 PM The recommendation is that, if you authorize voting by mail or email, that your organization should decide these details. The organization may wish to adopt a motion to set this and other details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted September 25, 2021 at 12:54 AM Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 at 12:54 AM Just a note: Since this involves setting a closing time for the polls, it will require a 2/3 vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted September 27, 2021 at 11:39 PM Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 at 11:39 PM On 9/24/2021 at 4:41 PM, Guest Tonya said: Thank you. It is not stated in our dedicatory documents. Is there any general guidance or suggestions on this matter when it is not addressed in dedicatory documents? Motions relating to the opening and closing of the polls are the purview of the voting body, as long as they do not conflict with a superior rule. Section 30 of RONR 12th ed., entitled Motions Relating to Methods of Voting and the Polls will be helpful in filling out the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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