Alfred T. Posted September 1, 2010 at 06:50 PM Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 at 06:50 PM Hello:Our Church has a membership of less than 50 members, and I am its Secretary. I would appreciate answers to the following:(1) Is it contrary to the Robert's Rules of Order,when submitting the Minutes, to add: Respectfully Submitted by: John B. Doe- Secretary ? (2)Is it contrary to the Rules of Order to have the Secretary and President sign the Minutes ?Thanks in advance for your response(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 1, 2010 at 06:55 PM Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 at 06:55 PM 1) No2) No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted September 1, 2010 at 08:00 PM Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 at 08:00 PM (1) Is it contrary to the Robert's Rules of Order, when submitting the Minutes, to add: Respectfully Submitted by: John B. Doe- Secretary? (2) Is it contrary to the Rules of Order to have the Secretary and President sign the Minutes?1. Not contrary; just obsolete.RONR acknowledges that the practice exists. But RONR's sample minutes does not use the phrase.2. Not necessary. But RONR acknowledges that the practice exists to have two signatures (where only one is the rule).Excerpt from RONR page 454:The words 'Respectfully submitted' - although occasionally used - represent an older practice that is not essential in signing the minutes.... and ...Minutes should be signed by the secretary and can also be signed, if the assembly wishes, by the president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted September 1, 2010 at 08:07 PM Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 at 08:07 PM Is it contrary to the Rules of Order to have the Secretary and President sign the Minutes ?The person submitting the draft minutes for approval signs the draft. Upon approval, the secretary initials the minutes as approved. See pp.454,458. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 1, 2010 at 08:11 PM Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 at 08:11 PM Excerpt from RONR page 454:QuoteThe words 'Respectfully submitted' - although occasionally used - represent an older practice that is not essential in signing the minutes.... and ...Minutes should be signed by the secretary and can also be signed, if the assembly wishes, by the president.Which exactly answers the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alfred T. Soley Posted September 2, 2010 at 04:47 AM Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 at 04:47 AM Which exactly answers the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alfred T. Soley Posted September 2, 2010 at 04:49 AM Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 at 04:49 AM Thank you so very much. Your reply answers my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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