President of a board

[wwdslovene]

Where can I find in Robert's Rules a statement saying the the presiding oficer (in this case the president)

may not offer his or her own opinion when a motion is on the floor (unless of course s/he steps dpown and

allows the VP to take over)? The president may offer factual information and answer questions but cannot

speak for or against a motion. Am I correct?

[hmtcastle]

Where can I find in Robert's Rules a statement saying the the presiding oficer (in this case the president) may not offer his or her own opinion when a motion is on the floor (unless of course s/he steps dpown and allows the VP to take over)? The president may offer factual information and answer questions but cannot speak for or against a motion. Am I correct?

See FAQ #1.

But note that the rules are relaxed at meetings of "small" boards (where not more than about a dozen members are present). In those cases the chair is free to fully participate.