Jay M Posted December 25, 2022 at 08:05 PM Report Share Posted December 25, 2022 at 08:05 PM In our not for profit organization we have the following clause in our constitution and bylaws. The chair is not calling for CPP committee meeting. who can call for a committee meeting to discuss about Chair behavior and if necessary to elect a new chair Thanks Jay This is the reference: Section 11: Council of Past Presidents: The Council of Past Presidents (CPP) shall comprise of all Past Presidents who are not current Trustees or Committee Chairpersons. The Council shall elect one of its members as Chairperson. The term of CPP Chairperson shall be for two years. The Chairperson of CPP shall be an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee without voting privileges. The functions of the Council shall include but not limited to the following: a) Long range strategic planning; b) Evaluate the financial status of the organization and make recommendations; c) Evaluate the capital projects, prioritize them and recommend proper implementation; d) Review the functioning of the temple and recommend improvement; e) Receive any communication from the public and act in concert with the Board of Trustees; and f) Act as an advisory body to the Board of Trustees on any issues brought to its attention. The Council shall follow the following policy and reporting procedures: a) The Council shall meet quarterly or more often as needed; b) The Council shall have access to all records of temple; c) The Council shall keep the minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be provided to the Board of trustees; d) The proceeding of the Council shall not be discussed by its members in public; e) The Chairperson of the Council shall present a report to the General Body at its annual meeting or duly called special meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted December 25, 2022 at 09:02 PM Report Share Posted December 25, 2022 at 09:02 PM (edited) RONR (12th ed.) 50:21 says "If some members of the committee believe that the chairman has failed to call this initial meeting or any subsequent meeting when necessary, a meeting of the committee may be called by any two of its members, unless (such as for very large committees) the assembly’s rules or instructions prescribe, or empower the committee itself to require, a larger number." You mentioned, "if necessary to elect a new chair." Your bylaws appear to provide for a fixed term for this position, so replacing this chair is not a simple matter unless there are different provisions for removing someone before their term ends. In the interim, you can, at each meeting, remove the chair's authority to preside over the current meeting and place someone else in the chair for that meeting. You would need to do that separately for each meeting. Edited December 25, 2022 at 09:04 PM by Atul Kapur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted December 26, 2022 at 12:08 AM Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 at 12:08 AM Thanks for your reply Atul Kapur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brandon Posted April 28, 2023 at 07:47 PM Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 at 07:47 PM Is a minimum number of days notice required for a committee meeting called by the committee chair? Or by "two or more" committee members (RONR (12th ed.) 50:21). My org. bylaws do not prescribe this requirement for committee meetings, only special meetings of the Board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted April 28, 2023 at 08:36 PM Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 at 08:36 PM On 4/28/2023 at 2:47 PM, Guest Brandon said: Is a minimum number of days notice required for a committee meeting called by the committee chair? Or by "two or more" committee members (RONR (12th ed.) 50:21). My org. bylaws do not prescribe this requirement for committee meetings, only special meetings of the Board. RONR is silent as to a specific amount of notice required, but rather requires in several places that notice of a meeting be sent "a reasonable time in advance". See for example sections 1:7 and 9:2-5 of of RONR (12th ed.). What is reasonable will depend on the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brandon Posted April 29, 2023 at 03:33 PM Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 at 03:33 PM Thank you, @Richard Brown. Until or unless our bylaws are amended to prescribe such a minimum, would it be reasonable to follow the same number of days of notice required in our bylaws for regular and special board meetings (3 business days)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted May 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM On 4/29/2023 at 10:33 AM, Guest Brandon said: Thank you, @Richard Brown. Until or unless our bylaws are amended to prescribe such a minimum, would it be reasonable to follow the same number of days of notice required in our bylaws for regular and special board meetings (3 business days)? I think this is certainly a reasonable interpretation, although I do not think it is conclusive. Ultimately, if there is a dispute in this regard, the committee will need to resolve the issue, and it could be reported to the parent assembly if the committee cannot resolve it. I would note that while certainly the organization can adopt a rule in the bylaws on this matter if it wishes, for committees I believe a lower-level rule would also suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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