Parliamentary Opinions II #10

An exercise to study Parliamentary Opinions II which is based on the Opinions Column in the Parliamentary Journal published by the American Institute of Parliamentarians.

Pick the best answer or answers based on Parliamentary Opinions II. If there are check boxes, there may be more than one answer.

It is found that the president can no longer hold the office and the bylaws state that he is no longer an officer. The president says that he is going to preside anyway. What can be done?
1. Call a special meeting of the board before the next meeting to handle this situation.
2. Arrive at the meeting and refuse to recognize the former president as the chair of the meeting.
3. Send notice to all the members about this situation.
4. Appeal to the membership at the annual meeting.
It is found that the president can no longer hold the office and the bylaws state that he is no longer an officer. The president says that he is going to preside anyway. What can be done?
1. Request help from the parent organization if there is one.
2. Prepare charges.
3. Contact an attorney and take legal action.
4. Drag the member out of the chair.
Only one member of the board is a member of a committee that has a recommendation for the board. Does the member have to support the recommendations of the committee at the board meeting?
1. No, the member can speak against the motion.
2. No. It would be best to have another member of the board move the motion from the committee.
3. Yes, the member must speak only in favor of the motion.
4. Yes, as the member has to make the report for the committee.
Both the charter and the bylaws say that the board runs the organization. Can the bylaws be amended to remove the board from this function?
1. No as the charter calls for the board to run the organization.
2. Yes as the bylaws are the highest authority.
3. No. The bylaws cannot be amended under any circumstances.
4. Yes if the charter is also properly amended.
The bylaws name one officer as chairman of a standing committee. The officer is not going to have the time to chair this committee for a period of time. What should be done?
1. The committee members should be named according to standard procedures.
2. The committee can elect a temporary chair on a meeting by meeting basis.
3. The committee can elect a temporary chair for the period.
4. The officer can name his replacement.
A temporary committee has a vacancy. The president has the power to appoint committee members. There has been a new president installed. Who makes the appointment?
1. The current president makes the appointment.
2. The president who first appointed the committee makes the appointment.
3. The position cannot be filled.
4. The assembly decides who makes the appointment.
A committee consists of 15 appointed members. The president is an ex-officio member of all committees. The bylaws require a majority of the entire membership to pass anything. What is the minimum vote to pass anything according to RONR?
1. Nine members must vote in favor of an item.
2. One vote more than the negative vote.
3. A majority of those in attendance at the meeting.
4. Eight members must vote in favor of an item.
A committee consists of 15 appointed members. The president is an ex-officio member of all committees. The bylaws require a majority of the entire membership to pass anything. What is the minimum vote to pass anything according to The Standard Code?
1. Nine members must vote in favor of an item.
2. One vote more than the negative vote.
3. A majority of those in attendance at the meeting.
4. Eight members must vote in favor of an item.
A committee consists of 15 appointed members. The president is an ex-officio member of all committees. The bylaws require a majority of the entire membership to pass anything. What is the minimum vote to pass anything according to Riddick?
1. Nine members must vote in favor of an item.
2. One vote more than the negative vote.
3. A majority of those in attendance at the meeting.
4. Eight members must vote in favor of an item.
The president-elect is listed in the bylaws as being an ex-officio member of certain committees. Can the board make the president-elect an ex-officio member of other committees?
1. No as the bylaws are specific about what committees the president-elect is an ex-officio member of.
2. Yes if the bylaws state that such appointments are possible.
3. No. The president-elect can not be the ex-officio member of any committee even if it is in the bylaws.
4. Yes, the board is free to make any appointments that it deems advisable.
The president-elect is listed in the bylaws as being an ex-officio member of certain committees. Can the board make the president-elect an ex-officio member of other committees?
1. Yes, if these committees are not listed in the bylaws.
2. No, especially if these committees are not listed in the bylaws.
3. Yes, as the board is free to do what it wants.
4. No as the limitation placed in the bylaws governs all cases.
According to RONR, what should be included in the reports of committees?
1. The name of the committee.
2. The assignment or responsibility of the committee.
3. The names of the members.
4. The dates of meetings.
According to RONR, what should be included in the reports of committees?
1. The progress of the committee.
2. Recommendations of the committee.
3. Motions needed to implement recommendations.
4. The signatures of the members agreeing or the signature of the chair.
At an annual meeting, the custom is for the chairmen of the standing committees to move they be received. Is this proper?
1. No, this means any proposal made in the reports would be accepted.
2. No, as the reports have already been received.
3. Yes, this is a simple way to adopt the motions.
4. Yes, the reports need to be voted on.
The president, using the power given to him in the bylaws, appoints a committee of one. If the committee brings back a recommendation, does the recommendation need a second?
1. Yes, as this is a committee of only one.
2. No, as this is a proper committee so no second is needed.
3. Yes, as the chair cannot appoint a committee of one.
4. No, no motion can come from a committee of one.
The bylaws committee is ordered to reports certain changes to the annual session but nobody wants to do it. Who can do this?
1. The chair can assume the motion.
2. The committee chair must make the motions.
3. The motions cannot go forward.
4. The board makes the motions.
Which of the following happen when an assembly goes into Committee of the Whole?
1. The regular chair steps down and another takes the chair.
2. The entire membership is on the committee.
3. A member can speak as often as she wants.
4. Only a limited number of motions can be made.
Which of the following happen when an assembly goes into Committee of the Whole?
1. No final decisions can be made.
2. When done, the committee rises and reports to the assembly.
3. Final decisions are made by the assembly with the regular chair presiding.
4. Members can only speak once on the issue.
Which of the following are good cases to use Committee of the Whole?
1. For discussing confidential matters.
2. To discuss things informally.
3. To make sure the debate is not recorded.
4. To make sure only the conclusion is recorded.
Which of the following are good cases to use Committee of the Whole?
1. To take a preliminary reading of what people want.
2. To ensure full discussion of a matter.
3. To avoid postponing motions.
4. To gather ideas to make the final resolution.