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Preface: The complete bylaws are here: http://miopencarry.org/Attachments/MOCBY-LAWS-REVA.PDF
I'm considering a formal request for a special meeting, something that requires 10% of the voting membership to do. I'm nearly certain I can get the 10%.
My reason for calling a special meeting is because I believe the bylaws to be flawed.
The portions I believe to be flawed:
Basically, this states that a new board position may be created by the board itself, and then the position filled by the board itself.
This basically states that if a vacancy of any existing board position occurs, that the board may simply fill that vacancy with whomever they choose.
I believe that, since the board makes virtually ALL decisions for MOC, that the membership should *ALWAYS* be entitled to elect members of the board, should a vacancy occur.
Am I off base here?
Preface: The complete bylaws are here: http://miopencarry.org/Attachments/MOCBY-LAWS-REVA.PDF
I'm considering a formal request for a special meeting, something that requires 10% of the voting membership to do. I'm nearly certain I can get the 10%.
My reason for calling a special meeting is because I believe the bylaws to be flawed.
The portions I believe to be flawed:
5.6 Vacancies.
The Board will fill any vacancy in the Board and any Governor position to be filled due to an increase in the number of Governors. A vacancy is filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Governors, even if it is less than a quorum of the Board, or if it is a sole remaining Governor. A Governor selected to fill a vacancy will serve for the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office. Any tie will be decided by the Sgt. at Arms.
Basically, this states that a new board position may be created by the board itself, and then the position filled by the board itself.
6.7 Vacancies.
(1) The Board may select a person to fill a vacancy in any office for the unexpired portion of the director’s term. (2) The Board may authorize the President to appoint a person to fill a vacancy in any office for which the President is authorized to make an appointment under Section 5.3(2).
This basically states that if a vacancy of any existing board position occurs, that the board may simply fill that vacancy with whomever they choose.
I believe that, since the board makes virtually ALL decisions for MOC, that the membership should *ALWAYS* be entitled to elect members of the board, should a vacancy occur.
Am I off base here?