Guest Curious Posted June 8, 2010 at 09:08 PM Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 at 09:08 PM Scenario: The organization is a 501©(3). Our Bylaws state that "All books and records of the Society may be inspected by a member or his agent or attorney for any purpose at any reasonable time." A member (who is notorious for nefarious behavior) wants a copy of the names and addresses of members entitled to vote. The list she wants is considered a record under the Bylaws. Under RR of interpretation, we (as a board) would like to interpret "any purpose" as "any good purpose" when it comes to the inspection of our membership list. Under the rules, can we (as a board) interpret our Bylaws in the manner I suggested? I have the "In Brief" and the big rule book if you have a particular cite for me.Thank you, Curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted June 8, 2010 at 09:27 PM Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 at 09:27 PM Duplicate post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted June 8, 2010 at 09:29 PM Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 at 09:29 PM First, we cannot interpret your bylaws for you. That would be up to you all. Next, I would question if you as a Board have the authority to interpret the bylaws (you don't unless the bylaws give the Board that authority). Whichever body is authorized to interpret the bylaws should look to RONR pp. 570-573 for some principles to help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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