Guest JDStackpole Posted March 11, 2010 at 05:16 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 05:16 PM Does a "topic needing discussion" also need a decision of some sort? If so, it is no different than a standard motion. If it doesn't, why waste your time going on about it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted March 11, 2010 at 05:32 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 05:32 PM Might want to suggest an informal discussion period pre- or post-meeting. Have beverages and finger foods. Perhaps some light entertainment. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kim Goldsworthy Posted March 11, 2010 at 06:09 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 06:09 PM Peggy, You going about things backwards. Meetings are for DECISION-MAKING. If all you want to do is DISCUSS, then do this off-line, before or after a meeting. Make a phone call. Write a letter. Sit down for a breakfast conference" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest John M. Posted March 11, 2010 at 06:31 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 06:31 PM >>Are New Business items only for subj that requires BOD vote, or can we add topics only needing discussion, no vote required?<< New Business is generally for business, which means something which requires a decision either by a forma" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob Elsman Posted March 11, 2010 at 07:23 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 at 07:23 PM "While informal discussion of a subject is permitted in small boards while no motion is pending, I believe the assumption is that this is discussion which would lead to a motion." To me, RONR (10th ed.), p. 470, l. 33, through p. 471, l" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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