Guest H.Wm.Mountcastle Posted April 9, 2010 at 01:10 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 01:10 PM >>He would be present for the whole meeting<< He would NOT be present. Isn't that why he's on the phone? All such forms of absentee participation are prohibited by RONR unless specifically authorized by your bylaws (or some h" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted April 9, 2010 at 05:15 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 05:15 PM Thanks so much for the kind reply. I guess I would argue that he IS present to hear and participate in the entire meeting. Not in person, but virtually. He can repond to others, and they can respond to him. Robert's Rules prohibits absentee voting beca" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Mervosh Posted April 9, 2010 at 05:17 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 05:17 PM Why not amend the bylaws to codify and legitimize the improper practice?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H.Wm.Mountcastle Posted April 9, 2010 at 05:21 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 05:21 PM Then the simple (?) solution is to amend your bylaws. I'm sure there are many default rules in RONR which organizations have chosen to supersede (a majority quorum comes to mind). RONR is the low man on the parliamentary totem pole but it's the l" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted April 9, 2010 at 06:41 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 06:41 PM George, thanks!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted April 9, 2010 at 06:42 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 06:42 PM H.Wm. Mountcastle, thanks so much!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Mervosh Posted April 9, 2010 at 06:56 PM Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 at 06:56 PM As long as you and Mr. Mt. aren't holding your breath, you're welcome. :-)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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