appealing an expulsion

[Guest Kim Goldsworthy]

Donna,

>> Are there specific rules in RONR addressing [this]?<<

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Yes! - The Book says, "No appeal."

The expelled member would have to re-join as a new member, using the existing joining process. -- No grand-fa"

[Guest Paul McClintock]

If the expulsion was done in violation of rules creating a continuing breach, then a point of order can be made at a meeting that the expulsion is null and void. See RONR p. 244 for the 5 types of continuing breaches. If the point is not well taken, it "

[Guest Kim Goldsworthy]

Paul,

>>If the expulsion was done in violation of rules creating a continuing breach ...<<

kg: Good point.

But the EXPELLED PERSON HIMSELF has no recourse.

He is not a member, at that point.

Someone who is ST"

[Guest Donna]

The 'board' that voted this member out was in violation of our by-laws in the steps they took to notify and allow for due process. I even heard one member discussing the 'case', at a different venue, with a member who had already resigned from the club p"

[Guest George Mervosh]

So far you haven't noted any procedural errors in either of your posts."

[Guest J. J.]

>>The 'board' that voted this member out was in violation of our by-laws in the steps they took to notify and allow for due process. <<

I think this might create a possible problem. If there was a certain notice requirement and that "

[Guest George Mervosh]

Well IF notice is an issue I hope it's explained better than it has been here."

[Guest Donna]

Here is what our by-laws state:

Section 2, Charges: Any member may prefer charges against a member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interest of the club or breed. Written charges with specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Se"

[Guest H.Wm.Mountcastle]

>>it seems some folks needed more detail<<

If you'll identify those folks, we'll see that they're appropriately punished."

[Guest Donna]

If only that were possible now....that'd be something.

I guess my real answer is RONR doesn't provide for appeals for false accusations and abuse of power. Looks like the only recourse we'll have is continuing with our complaint to the governing body"

[Guest John M.]

>>The 'charges' were not sent in the appropriate time frames<<

>>did NOT indicate what the meeting was for<<

>>did NOT abide by the prescribed period of time as indicated.<<

>>it was not"

[Guest Donna]

John thank you for your reply. I will present this information and see how we can use it to our advantage going forward. I appreciate your time."