CP Quorum, Notice & Orders of Business 2

Question 1

What is the most important content requirement for a notice of a special meeting?

Accepted Answer

A statement of the business to be transacted

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The names of all members expected to attend

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The exact agenda with time allocations for each item

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Approval of the notice by a majority of the board

Question 2

What business may be transacted at a special meeting called to consider a proposed amendment to the bylaws?

Accepted Answer

Only the bylaws amendment and directly related matters

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Any business that could be transacted at a regular meeting

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Any urgent business approved by a two-thirds vote of those present

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The bylaws amendment plus routine items such as approval of minutes

Question 3

Under RONR, which officer is primarily responsible for sending out notices of meetings to members?

Accepted Answer

Secretary

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President

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Treasurer

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Parliamentarian

Question 4

If proper notice was not given for a meeting and business was transacted, what is the effect on those proceedings?

Accepted Answer

The proceedings are void and may be declared null at the next proper meeting

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The proceedings are valid if a quorum was present despite the defective notice

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The proceedings stand unless challenged within 60 days

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The proceedings are ratified automatically at the next regular meeting

Question 5

What is 'constructive notice' in the context of parliamentary meetings?

Accepted Answer

Notice that the law presumes a person has received, regardless of actual receipt

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Notice sent by certified mail to ensure delivery

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Notice posted on the organization's official website

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Notice delivered personally by the secretary

Question 6

An organization's bylaws require '10 days' notice for the annual meeting. If notice is mailed on June 1, what is the earliest date the annual meeting may be held?

Accepted Answer

June 12

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June 11

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June 13

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June 10

Question 7

Which of the following would be a valid reason to call a special meeting?

Accepted Answer

To consider emergency business that cannot wait until the next regular meeting

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To allow members who missed the regular meeting to vote on all prior agenda items

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To re-open debate on a motion that was already adopted at the last regular meeting

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To approve minutes of the most recent regular meeting more quickly