by W. Craig Henry | Feb 2, 2018
If you want a motion you support to pass; try the following strategies before the meeting: Have the facts! When you know what is needed you can be more persuasive in your arguments Line up support in advance make certain your supporters will be attending the...
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 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...
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 | 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...
by W. Craig Henry | Oct 14, 2017
Question: Last month our organization decided to remodel our admin building and the Board Secretary was asked to get bids and decide on the best contractor that comes in under $250,000. Since that time, we have had a major wind storm that caused $3.2 million in...
