Guest Joanne Lapre Posted October 5, 2010 at 09:53 AM Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 at 09:53 AM We are a non-profit organization for residents of a senior housing complex. A politician running for office has been invited to speak at our next meeting. Is this acceptable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted October 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 at 10:35 AM We are a non-profit organization for residents of a senior housing complex. A politician running for office has been invited to speak at our next meeting. Is this acceptable?Sure, as long as the assembly (the members present) agrees to it. The best way would have been to adopt a motion to invite the speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 7, 2010 at 07:11 AM Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 at 07:11 AM Sure, as long as the assembly (the members present) agrees to it. The best way would have been to adopt a motion to invite the speaker.Well, it doesn't violate any rule in RONR, anyway. Non-profit organizations, depending on their tax status, sometimes need to be careful with regard to political speakers, but that would be an issue for a lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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