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Hi,

Our Association is trying to set up a 501 c3 to help with contributions for educational purposes. It seems to be set up in such a way that this new association does not report to our association as they need to be seperate (tax law), different board etc, however we obviously connected. Can this be done under RONR, is it allowed or is it prohibited to delegate power/authority.

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Robert's Rules does allow for different groups to be connected. The connections will be specified clearly, exactly, and unambiguously (in a perfect world, or if heaven grants you a miracle -- otherwise, instead, you'll have unclarity, inexactitude, and ambiguity, like the rest of us) in the bylaws of each of the organizations. This would include where authority lies, where it can be delegated, and most all similar questions (and a few dissimilar ones, for sure).

It's probable that the law has a say in this, and it's not just a parliamentary question. So you might want to consult a lawman too.

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Our Association is trying to set up a 501 c3 to help with contributions for educational purposes.

It seems to be set up in such a way that this new association does not report to our association as they need to be separate (tax law), different board etc, however we obviously connected.

Can this be done under RONR, is it allowed or is it prohibited to delegate power/authority?

"... delegate power/authority"?

In general, yes, an assembly can charge a committee to do X, and an assembly may order the Secretary to perform Y, and an assembly may order the Treasurer to produce Z.

But if you are asking, if any delegation does or does not comply with I.R.S. federal tax code, or whether the I.R.S. federal tax code acknowledges or permits such delegation, then you are asking a legal question, and not asking a parliamentary question.

And, indeed, it sounds like you are asking if Body #1 may "delegate" tax-related responsibilities (or "lift" tax-related responsibilities) to/from Body #2.

Legal questions, we do not answer.

"Your attorney of choice, you must consult," saith Yoda. "Or a tax accountant, certified and charted," he added soulfully. :mellow:

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