questioning right to vote

[wjtc]

I am a member of a social club of approximately 150 members. A proposal was submitted to our executive board(which is comprised of 7 members) for approval of a function for the entire club. The committee coordinating and submitting the proposal to the executive board consists of 9 members. These 9 members have done the research for entire function and will ultimately be in charge of coordinating the function. A problem has surfaced with the interpretation of Robert's Rules of Order and who, on the executive board, has a right to vote for approval of the function. Four of the seven executive board members of the club are also on the committee submitting the proposal. It has been suggested that these 4 members may not vote as executive board members to accept this proposal as they have already had a vote and given their approval as committee members. That leaves the vote of accepting or rejecting this function to the three remaining executive board members. Others feel that all seven executive board members can vote for the proposal. This has really become a point of discussion with strong opinions on both sides. Any help?

[Robert B Fish]

I am a member of a social club of approximately 150 members. A proposal was submitted to our executive board(which is comprised of 7 members) for approval of a function for the entire club. The committee coordinating and submitting the proposal to the executive board consists of 9 members. These 9 members have done the research for entire function and will ultimately be in charge of coordinating the function. A problem has surfaced with the interpretation of Robert's Rules of Order and who, on the executive board, has a right to vote for approval of the function. Four of the seven executive board members of the club are also on the committee submitting the proposal. It has been suggested that these 4 members may not vote as executive board members to accept this proposal as they have already had a vote and given their approval as committee members. That leaves the vote of accepting or rejecting this function to the three remaining executive board members. Others feel that all seven executive board members can vote for the proposal. This has really become a point of discussion with strong opinions on both sides. Any help?

If the person is a member of the executive board then he/she may vote on matters coming before that board. [P255]

A member may CHOOSE not to vote of the organization may suspend his/her right to vote through disciplinary procedures [Chapter XX], but otherwise, they may vote.

Ask those who feel this convoluted reasoning is applicable to "cite their source."

-Bob

[Chris Harrison]

It has been suggested that these 4 members may not vote as executive board members to accept this proposal as they have already had a vote and given their approval as committee members.

There is nothing in RONR that supports such a position. Ask them to show you where in RONR there is anything that supports it. They won't find anything.

[hmtcastle]

Four of the seven executive board members of the club are also on the committee submitting the proposal.

And note that a member could have voted for the proposal in the committee and against the proposal in the board. Or vice versa.