by W. Craig Henry | Feb 4, 2018
I am often asked why minutes need to be taken at a meeting. The questioner seems to believe that it is a waste of time for someone to write down all that was said at a meeting, never to be re-visited again. Over the next several posts I would like to explore What are...
by W. Craig Henry | Feb 3, 2018
Question. Do you still use the terms “Respectfully submitted” when signing minutes? Answer. No. This practice is a carryover from more formal times and is no longer required. RONR11 states on page 471: “The words Respectfully submitted — although occasionally used —...
by W. Craig Henry | Jan 27, 2018
Question: I’ve heard the term general consent. What does it mean? How is it different than unanimous consent? Answer: First, general consent is just another name for unanimous consent. Unanimous consent is a method used when there appears to be little opposition to a...
by W. Craig Henry | 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...
by W. Craig Henry | 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...
by W. Craig Henry | 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...
by W. Craig Henry | Apr 4, 2017
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...
by W. Craig Henry | Feb 20, 2017
Question: For years our Association adopted the Treasurer’s Report after it was presented and discussed. Now we have a member that is adamant that we should never adopt an unaudited treasurer’s report. Who is correct? Answer. According to RONR (11th ed.)...
