Is adopted motion that violates bylaws valid?

Parliamentary Procedure Q&A

Q: A motion is adopted at the regular membership meeting. A day or two after the meeting, it is determined that the passed motion violates either the constitution or the bylaws of the organization. Is the passed motion still valid? - A.A., Nov. 28, 1999

A: No. The motion is out of order. See RONR p. 337. At any time any member may make a Point of Order to that effect; the chair should then declare the point well taken, thus officially - and for the record - nullifying the vote. See RONR p. 251.

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