Amend or rescind

[Guest cliffy]

I serve on the BOD of a HOA. We adopted a resolution that states that we (BOD) recommend we assume to permanently take over a specific project! Can we amend that resolution by changing the word 'permanent' to 'temporary' or should the entire resolution be rescinded and restated?

As always, thank you in advance!

[hmtcastle]

Can we amend that resolution by changing the word 'permanent' to 'temporary' or should the entire resolution be rescinded and restated?

Putting aside the merits of the motion, if you only want to strike one word and insert another, it would seem to make more sense to simply amend the motion.

And note that rescinding a motion is essentially just an extreme form of amending it; the principles are the same.

[Robert B Fish]

I serve on the BOD of a HOA. We adopted a resolution that states that we (BOD) recommend we assume to permanently take over a specific project! Can we amend that resolution by changing the word 'permanent' to 'temporary' or should the entire resolution be rescinded and restated?

As always, thank you in advance!

You can amend the already approved motion. The required vote to amend something previously qadopted is 2/3 vote without notice, majority vote with notice or a majority of the entire membership fo the BOD.

This has the advantage of avoiding the problem if the motion to rescind passes and the motion to adopt the new motion fails.

There could be reasons why you cannot amend the motion, both legal ones or the fact the action has already been completed. Your board attorney might advise you on that.

-Bob

[hmtcastle]

This has the advantage of avoiding the problem if the motion to rescind passes and the motion to adopt the new motion fails.

A good point!