Election of officers

[Guest Aimster]

We are in the midst of amending our Bylaws. We have 3 positions listed in an article that are not addressed in the election section. Do all officers have to be elected or can some be appointed by the Executive Board?

[hmtcastle]

We are in the midst of amending our Bylaws. We have 3 positions listed in an article that are not addressed in the election section. Do all officers have to be elected or can some be appointed by the Executive Board?

Officers can either be elected or appointed (or can serve ex officio). It's up to your organization. Just make sure your bylaws are very clear (or you'll be back here in a few weeks, months, or years). Although RONR notes that most organizations will rarely have need of a professional parliamentarian, this is one time when you might want to hire one. Or find one who will work for food. Or beer (which is essentially the same thing).

[Tim Wynn]

Or find one who will work for food. Or beer (which is essentially the same thing).

I've reviewed p. 449, l. 11-13, and I don't see any mention of "food" or "beer."

[hmtcastle]

I've reviewed p. 449, l. 11-13, and I don't see any mention of "food" or "beer."

I think you stopped too soon. Line 15 refers to "engaging" a parliamentarian and I can't think of a better engagement present than beer.

[Tim Wynn]

I think you stopped too soon. Line 15 refers to "engaging" a parliamentarian and I can't think of a better engagement present than beer.

I stand corrected.

[Josh Martin]

I've reviewed p. 449, l. 11-13, and I don't see any mention of "food" or "beer."

Perhaps it will be added in the 11th edition.