Hopefully some of you out there can answer some of these questions concerning
the use of 'closed sessions' and 'Special Meetings" by the GSDCA board.
CLOSED SESSIONS1. The P&P on page 6 describes closed sessions of the board
Closed sessions of the Board:
Matters dealing with personalities; special awards such as being placed on the
Roll of Honor; President's Citation Award; Honored Guest at National;
dedications; as well as disciplinary matters and other sensitive matters shall
be discussed at a closed session of the Board. The President and/or members of
the Board shall feel free to call for a closed session, or sessions, at any
time of the Board meeting.
This statement addresses discussions that may be permitted at a 'closed
session' of the board but it does not state anything about closed or private
voting that takes place with regard to the discussions.
When is the Board permitted to have a secret ballot?
2. Where in the Bylaws or the P&P does it afford permission for the Board to
have 'secret ballots'?
3. Who determines what is a 'sensitive matter' as stated in the above P&P
statement?
4. Would it be in the best interest of the club to update/change the P&P to
specifically state what may and may not be discussed and voted on in a closed
session of the board?
5. Is the GSDCA, INC governed by any state with regard to open and closed board
of director meetings?
6. How does the board substantiate or verify information which is brought
forth at a closed session?
SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Does the membership need to be informed of a Special Meeting prior to the
meeting?2. Are Special Meetings closed or open?3. Does the membership have a
'right' to attend a Special Meeting?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can supply some answers to these questions. I
am perplexed about the secret ballots other than dealing with personal issues
and awards.
Melanie Fuellgrafvalleydogs2000@xxxxxxxxx
