Guest Matt1934 Posted January 19, 2024 at 04:43 PM Report Share Posted January 19, 2024 at 04:43 PM What is the procedure for a political club to dissolve? It has a charter and bylaws. It is chartered by the state party. What approvals are needed from members? What notice should be given to members? The bylaws do not mention dissolution. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted January 19, 2024 at 05:13 PM Report Share Posted January 19, 2024 at 05:13 PM (edited) On 1/19/2024 at 10:43 AM, Guest Matt1934 said: What is the procedure for a political club to dissolve? It has a charter and bylaws. It is chartered by the state party. What approvals are needed from members? What notice should be given to members? The bylaws do not mention dissolution. RONR provides that dissolving an unincorporated society requires the same notice and vote as a motion to amend the bylaws - since this is, in effect, a motion to rescind the bylaws. "In the case of an unincorporated society, a resolution should be prepared, such as: “Resolved, That the X Society be dissolved as of March 31, 20__.” This resolution may be preceded by a preamble setting forth the reasons for the dissolution. It is in effect a motion to rescind the bylaws, and therefore requires for its adoption the same notice and vote as to amend them (see 56:50–56). The required notice must be sent to all members of record. Such a resolution can be coupled with other resolutions stating the manner in which the society's assets shall be disposed of and attending to other administrative details—or these can be adopted separately. In certain tax-exempt organizations of a charitable or educational character, federal and state tax laws must be adhered to in the disposal of the organization's assets. Often such assets are distributed to societies with similar objectives, or to a superior body." RONR (12th ed.) 55:6-7 You also mention, however, that this is a local unit of a larger organization and is "chartered by the state party." As a result, I would also advise consulting the rules of the state party to determine whether they have any additional requirements for dissolution. Edited January 19, 2024 at 05:14 PM by Josh Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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