Guest Joe Arias Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:14 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:14 PM What is the protocol regarding 2 or more members from the same household serve together on the same board at the same time. Is restricting this through a rule in the bylaws discriminatory?What can be done if the same household members vote the same on every issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:21 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:21 PM What is the protocol regarding 2 or more members from the same household serve together on the same board at the same time. RONR doesn't prohibit it.Is restricting this through a rule in the bylaws discriminatory?That is a question for the organization to decide for itself.What can be done if the same household members vote the same on every issue?Don't re-elect them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:30 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:30 PM This one isn't ever gonna hit the FAQ, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:49 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:49 PM What is the protocol regarding 2 or more members from the same household serve together on the same board at the same time. Is restricting this through a rule in the bylaws discriminatory?What can be done if the same household members vote the same on every issue?1. It's whatever your organization says it is. As noted, RONR doesn't deal with this "problem."2. Discriminatory? Not sure that's the best word to use here. Is it playing fair? Your call.3. What can be done if members who are not related at all going back at least 17 generations vote the same on every issue? Oh, and George - that was a rhetorical question, right???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:58 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 02:58 PM This one isn't ever gonna hit the FAQ, is it?But George, what then would be left that you could answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted September 7, 2010 at 03:04 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 03:04 PM But George, what then would be left that you could answer? Good point, since I've relegated myself to the easy ones, only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted September 7, 2010 at 03:11 PM Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 at 03:11 PM There is nothing illegal about this according to RONR. As to whether or not a by-law dealing about this is discriminatory would be up to the organization and/or any Human Rights legislation in effect in your area. If you really want to know if a by-law of this type would constitute discrimination according to the law, consult with a lawyer.If you do not like these members voting the same way all the time, then do not re-elect both of them. However, there is no way to stop these two Board members, or any combination of Board members, from discussing the issues before the meeting. As long as each member is freely voting a specific way (i.e. is not being compelled by threats, bribes, intimidation, etc.), then there is nothing illegal going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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