Participation by members of the organization who are not Board members

[Guest Saralyn]

Are their guidelines for participation in Board meetings by those who are part of the general membership of the organization, but are not members of the Board? 

[Richard Brown]

People who are not members of the board I have no rights whatsoever at board meetings, not even the right to attend them, unless such rights are granted ny the organization’s own bylaws or rules or by the board itself.  Frequently, permitting non-board members to attend or speak at  board meetings is just a matter of custom  

 

[Guest Saralyn]

Thank you for your response! The bylaws state that they may attend, but there is no guidance about their participation. We will add that clarity to the bylaws.

[Termination Requested Pls]

Saralyn, is this a corporation? If so, state statutes may have more to say on member participation. Feel free to give your state or PM me, and I can say a bit more. Though just a bit, because this is a forum dedicated to Robert's Rules and I do not want to go off-topic.

[Guest Saralyn]

It is not a corporation