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Our by-laws do not address changing of the by-laws. A motion was made to change the by-laws and voted on at a regular meeting. Seems like all members should be notified of proposed changes before a vote was takem. Does RR address a procedure for changing the by-laws

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Does RR address a procedure for changing the by-laws

Yes, it's a special instance of a motion to amend something previously adopted (ASPA). If previous notice is given, a two-thirds vote is required. Without previous notice, a vote of a majority of the entire membership is required.

See p.562.

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Our by-laws do not address changing of the by-laws. A motion was made to change the by-laws and voted on at a regular meeting. Seems like all members should be notified of proposed changes before a vote was takem. Does RR address a procedure for changing the by-laws

Yes, if they contain no provision for their amendment, the bylaws can be amended at any business meeting by a two-thirds vote, provided that previous notice has been given. See RONR(10th ed.), p. 116 for details of "previous notice."

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