I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kathy Knecht for proving herself as a person out to learn and acquire as much knowledge as she can to help her carry out her board duties effectively. This was nowhere more clearly demonstrated than in her recent motion for a five minute recess made to President Galbraith after two hours, twenty one minutes into the board meeting. The motion was never seconded because Mrs. Galbraith immediately informed Mrs. Knecht that there was a motion on the table, and it would be out of order, arguing that a recess motion does not supersede another motion on the floor. Mrs. Knecht attempted to clarify that the opposite is true, but we all know that members of the "old" board could not care less about anyone's opinions but there own. Let's debunk Mrs. Galbraith's argument, and forever put it to rest.
What does Robert's Rules of Order really say? Here it is:
"Robert's Rules of Order" specifically states that a recess motion is a privileged motion. A privileged motion does not relate to the pending motion but is for special matters of immediate importance arising in the meeting. Webster's New World "Robert's Rules of Order Simplified and Applied" Second Edition, Page 111.
Mrs. Knecht, please pat yourself on the back! You may be new to the board, but your knowlege of Robert's Rules is already surpassing that of the president of the board, Mrs. Galbraith! The community could not be more impressed. May the truth prevail!
(: Dominic
Friday, May 25, 2007
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