Notice – It’s more important than you think

by | Jan 12, 2018

This last week I was asked a question about notice — the communication that a topic/motion/bylaws amendment/etc. will be brought before the organization at a prescribed future time.  This is not to be confused with legal notices, although they serve much the same...

Sine Die

by | Jan 7, 2018

Question: What does it mean when a meeting is adjourned sine die? Answer: When a meeting is adjourned sine die (pronounced SIGN-ee DYE-ee) it literally means that the assembly is adjourned without day, ie. the assembly is disolved. This happens when a delegate...

Lawyer vs. Parliamentarian: Who should write Bylaws?

by | Dec 20, 2017

Recently I was asked on who should prepare bylaws: a lawyer or a parliamentarian? Lawyers know the statutes; Parliamentarians know governance and meeting procedures. I feel both legal counsel and a parliamentary expert should be involved in the...

Rescind a Motion

by | Nov 24, 2017

Question: How do you Rescind a previously adopted motion? Answer: The incidental main motion to rescind a previously adopted motion (also known simply as rescind, repeal or annul) is the motion by which a previous action or order can be cancelled or countermanded. The...

10 Ways to Wreck an Organization

by | Nov 11, 2017

From Demeter’s Manual of Parliamentary Law, by George Demeter: Don’t come to the meetings. If you do come, come late. If the weather does not suit you, don’t think of coming. If you attend a meeting, find fault with the officers and the other members. Never accept an...
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