Jim Anderson Posted May 9, 2024 at 04:48 PM Report Share Posted May 9, 2024 at 04:48 PM What is the remedy for failing to hold the election of Officers at the bylaw specified meeting? Bylaw: Section 2 The election of Officers shall be held at the regular May meeting of the Club. My organization held it's regular May 2024 meeting last night (05/08/2024) however the election of Officers for the next fiscal year was missed and the election did not occur. Installation of the new Officers is to take place at the regular June meeting (next month). We could call for a Special Meeting to accomplish the election however at this point, it would not comply with the bylaw stated above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 9, 2024 at 05:14 PM Report Share Posted May 9, 2024 at 05:14 PM On 5/9/2024 at 11:48 AM, Jim Anderson said: What is the remedy for failing to hold the election of Officers at the bylaw specified meeting? Bylaw: Section 2 The election of Officers shall be held at the regular May meeting of the Club. My organization held it's regular May 2024 meeting last night (05/08/2024) however the election of Officers for the next fiscal year was missed and the election did not occur. Installation of the new Officers is to take place at the regular June meeting (next month). We could call for a Special Meeting to accomplish the election however at this point, it would not comply with the bylaw stated above. The remedy is to hold the Elections as soon as possible. If the organization has frequent regular meetings, such as monthly, it can and should be done at the next meeting. It can also be done at a special meeting. That would not violate any rule in RONR and would instead comply with RONR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted May 9, 2024 at 05:57 PM Report Share Posted May 9, 2024 at 05:57 PM On 5/9/2024 at 1:14 PM, Richard Brown said: We could call for a Special Meeting to accomplish the election however at this point, it would not comply with the bylaw stated above. Well, it would comply with the bylaw to a greater degree than not holding the election. The election should be held as soon as possible. "Installation" ceremonies are merely <wait for it> ceremonial, so first concentrate on getting people properly elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 9, 2024 at 07:40 PM Report Share Posted May 9, 2024 at 07:40 PM On 5/9/2024 at 12:57 PM, Gary Novosielski said: Richard Brown said: We could call for a Special Meeting to accomplish the election however at this point, it would not comply with the bylaw stated above. I believe (actually, I'm rather certain!) that it was the original poster, not I, who said that!!! Perhaps the "quote" feature isn't working properly! I actually agree with you that holding the elections ASAP would come much closer to complying with the bylaws than to not hold the elections at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Anderson Posted May 10, 2024 at 02:07 AM Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2024 at 02:07 AM A huge thank you to you folks. Your answers are as I expected but just wanted to ask the experts. Thank you Jim Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted May 11, 2024 at 12:23 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2024 at 12:23 PM On 5/9/2024 at 11:48 AM, Jim Anderson said: What is the remedy for failing to hold the election of Officers at the bylaw specified meeting? Hold the election as soon as possible, either at the next regular meeting or (preferably) at a special meeting called for the purpose. On 5/9/2024 at 11:48 AM, Jim Anderson said: We could call for a Special Meeting to accomplish the election however at this point, it would not comply with the bylaw stated above. No, it wouldn't, but at this point there is no manner in which to fully comply with the bylaw stated above short of a time machine. I am inclined to think holding the elections late violates the bylaws less than not holding them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 11, 2024 at 04:12 PM Report Share Posted May 11, 2024 at 04:12 PM (edited) On 5/11/2024 at 7:23 AM, Josh Martin said: I am inclined to think holding the elections late violates the bylaws less than not holding them at all. That’s only an inclination? 😀 But, yes, I absolutely agree! Edited May 11, 2024 at 04:14 PM by Richard Brown Added last sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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