Adopting the Treasurer’s Report

by | 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.)...

Leadership Lessons

by | Jan 2, 2017

As we begin a new year, I try to spend some time in clean-up, planning and reflection.Occasionally, I come across a post that I enjoy and think that needs to be shared, because it embodies a lot of the characteristics needing during, before or after a meeting. This...

What is a Parliamentarian?

by | Dec 29, 2016

Question: I’ve often wondered what a parliamentarian does at a meeting. Could you explain? Answer. A parliamentarian is a meeting expert. Parliamentarians are trained understand the procedural authorities such as Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised or The Standard...

Majority Vote

by | Dec 19, 2016

Question: I’ve always heard that a majority vote was 50% plus one vote. Is this correct? Answer: No. A majority is simply “more than half.” For instance a majority of 22 is 12 (more than 22 divided by 2; greater than 11) but a a majority of 21 is 11 (more than 21...

Tie Vote

by | Dec 18, 2016

Question: A vote is taken on a motion and after it is counted it is discovered that the vote is 16 for and 16 against. Now what? Answer: When a tie vote occurs on a motion that requires a majority vote for adoption, the motion is defeated. If the presiding officer is...
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