Guest Bob O Posted August 12, 2010 at 05:51 AM Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 05:51 AM I just left a meeting it was allowed by our parliamentarian to amend a motion by totally replace all of the original motion. This was done because we require a motion to amend a bylaw to be published 90 days prior to our annual meeting. The parliamentarian said that because we were still addressing the same bylaw it was OK.Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Cisar Posted August 12, 2010 at 07:10 AM Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 07:10 AM It depends upon the scope of the original notice. Without knowing more, it is impossible to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted August 12, 2010 at 10:35 AM Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 10:35 AM Is this correct?The amendment must be germane to the original motion. See pp.129-131 for "Determining the Germaneness of an Amendment" and pp.132-133 for "Improper Amendments". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted August 12, 2010 at 11:40 AM Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 11:40 AM The amendment must be germane to the original motion. See pp.129-131 for "Determining the Germaneness of an Amendment" and pp.132-133 for "Improper Amendments".Yeah, but for a bylaws amendment, being germane isn't enough, is it? You have to stay within the scope of the notice that was given.Just 'addressing the same bylaw,' as the original poster mentioned, is not enough to ensure that either guideline has been followed (germaneness, or staying inside the scope of notice). Perhaps Bob O will provide a bit more information... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted August 12, 2010 at 11:53 AM Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 at 11:53 AM Yeah, but for a bylaws amendment, being germane isn't enough, is it? You have to stay within the scope of the notice that was given.Yes, germane and scope of the notice. Thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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