Guest MRD Posted May 21, 2024 at 02:30 AM Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 at 02:30 AM 1. In a board of directors meeting, is it appropriate to introduce a subject (according to the agenda) and discuss it (basically coming to a consensus) before making a motion? 2. In the same board of directors meeting, is it appropriate to discuss an agenda item, then poll the members about where they stand on the assumed motion, after which the motion is made? 3. Please define straw poll. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted May 21, 2024 at 02:37 AM Report Share Posted May 21, 2024 at 02:37 AM On 5/20/2024 at 7:30 PM, Guest MRD said: 1. In a board of directors meeting, is it appropriate to introduce a subject (according to the agenda) and discuss it (basically coming to a consensus) before making a motion? If the board is using the small board rules, yes. Otherwise, you need a motion before debate. On 5/20/2024 at 7:30 PM, Guest MRD said: 2. In the same board of directors meeting, is it appropriate to discuss an agenda item, then poll the members about where they stand on the assumed motion, after which the motion is made? No. Straw polls are not in order. You can get some of the same information, if you oppose the motion, by moving to postpone indefinitely. On 5/20/2024 at 7:30 PM, Guest MRD said: 3. Please define straw poll. It's what you described in number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MRD Posted May 25, 2024 at 01:49 AM Report Share Posted May 25, 2024 at 01:49 AM Is there somewhere in RONR that specifically mentions not using a state poll? Or is it assumed based on the directions for making motions before discussion. where are small board rules spelled out specifically? I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MRD Posted May 25, 2024 at 01:49 AM Report Share Posted May 25, 2024 at 01:49 AM Sorry. Straw poll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rulesasker Posted May 25, 2024 at 02:33 AM Report Share Posted May 25, 2024 at 02:33 AM On 5/24/2024 at 8:49 PM, Guest MRD said: Is there somewhere in RONR that specifically mentions not using a state poll? Yes, I believe it’s in the index. Sorry I’m too lazy to look it up right now. On 5/20/2024 at 9:30 PM, Guest MRD said: In the same board of directors meeting, is it appropriate to discuss an agenda item, then poll the members about where they stand on the assumed motion, after which the motion is made? 3. Please define straw poll. I think informal discussion in a small board can include members inquiring how other members stand, or suggesting they state their positions. The chair should clarify no one is bound to disclose that. What’s out of order is a motion that doesn’t adopt or reject something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted May 25, 2024 at 08:08 PM Report Share Posted May 25, 2024 at 08:08 PM It's in 45:72, entitled Straw Polls Not in Order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted May 25, 2024 at 08:38 PM Report Share Posted May 25, 2024 at 08:38 PM (edited) ∅ Edited May 25, 2024 at 08:44 PM by Gary Novosielski oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MRD Posted May 28, 2024 at 01:35 AM Report Share Posted May 28, 2024 at 01:35 AM Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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