Correcting Minutes

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Question:

How many times can minutes be corrected after they are approved?

Answer:

There is no limit to the number of times that minutes can be corrected according to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition (RONR11). On page 475:

“If the existence of an error or material omission in the minutes becomes reasonably established after their approval—even many years later—the minutes can then be corrected by means of the motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted, which requires a two-thirds vote, or a majority vote with notice, or the vote of a majority of the entire membership, or unanimous consent.”

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