rescinded

[Guest LFigueroa]

I was reading the Robert rules and I understand that in the Board o f Directors procedures a policy can't be rescinded, that only motions can be rescinded. Thats correct? and when can we restablish the policy if the policy was rescinded?

[Chris Harrison]

I was reading the Robert rules and I understand that in the Board o f Directors procedures a policy can't be rescinded, that only motions can be rescinded. Thats correct? and when can we restablish the policy if the policy was rescinded?

You misunderstand. True that only motions can be Rescinded but where do you think that policies come from?

[Kim Goldsworthy]

I was reading the Robert rules and I understand that in the Board of Directors procedures a policy can't be rescinded, that only motions can be rescinded.

That's correct?

and when can we reestablish the policy if the policy was rescinded?

• No. Not correct. -- Board policies, or policies adopted by a board, are not set in concrete, not untouchable.

• Yes, you can re-establish a policy which has been rescinded.

Policies, like any rule, decision, or choice, can be rescinded and be amended.

(excerpt, p. 294)

The motions to Rescind and to Amend Something Previously Adopted:

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2. Can be applied to anything (e.g., bylaw, rule, policy, decision, or choice) which has continuing force and effect and which was made or created at any time or times as the result of the adoption of one or more main motions.

[Josh Martin]

Thats correct?

No. The motion to Rescind may "be applied to anything (e.g., bylaw, rule, policy, decision, or choice) which has continuing force and effect and which was made or created at any time or times as the result of the adoption of one or more main motions." (RONR, 10th ed., pg. 294, lines 24-27, emphasis added) It requires a 2/3 vote, vote of a majority of the entire membership, or a majority vote with previous notice.

and when can we restablish the policy if the policy was rescinded?

Whenever you like. Majority vote will suffice.