Parliamentary Procedure Q&A
Q:
A special board of directors meeting has been called by the Chairman.
Non-board members are welcome to all of our meeting unless it is voted a closed session.
What is the extent of the non-members' involvement at the meeting?
I know they can't vote, but can they enter discussions or must they just sit and observe the meeting.
Our bylaws do not address this specifically.
- Neil Manny, Jan. 21, 2000
A:
Non-members have no rights.
That they are invited to attend is a privilege which may be revoked by ordering an executive (closed) session.
They may be invited to speak, but may not do so without invitation.
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