Re: Convention
- To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Convention
- From: C*@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 23:13:23 EDT
In a message dated 6/28/1999 9:59:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
tommich@hostapatch.com writes:
<< A motion is made to amend the bylaws, and there
is discussion/clarification/information voiced about the changes, from
both sides, that takes place in a live setting. >>
Precisely!
First, the motion to table is always in order. The chair has the option of
calling for discussion or can rule it is out of order, which is horribly
WRONG! If he does the latter, then a motion can be made to take the ruling
away from the chair.
A motion to amend the main motion ----the Chair should call for any
discussion. He did not.
Since the motion to amend was defeated by one vote, then the main motion must
be subjected to discussion. Then a vote is taken. Was it?
Some people may have voted AGAINST the motion to amend because they would
vote against the main motion.
It was a disaster in parlimentary procedure, which the AHS purports to follow.
I suppose that I know the rationale for the amendment to the By-Laws---but
did you notice that all the Executive Board and all the new v-p's either
abstained or voted against the motion to amend.
Some democracy.
Clyde Crockett z5
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