In Robert's Rules of Order, how are eligible absentee voters determined?

Question

In order to eliminate non-active membership participation in voting, what can be required?

Answer 1

Strictly speaking Robert's Rules do not address membership validity. Membership depends on rules established in the entity's constitution, articles of organization or laws/bylaws.

A motion to determine the eligibility of a person to vote would be appropriate, provided the underlying rules for eligibility allow such a determination.

Answer 2

If you are referring to non-governmental elections, the organization's constitution or by laws spell out how that is to be done.

For example, the XYZ corporations is having a stockholder's meeting to vote on the new board. The by-laws may allow stockholders who cannot attend to appoint a proxy to vote in their stead.

If you are talking about a primary or general election, the state's laws govern absentee voting.

If you are talking about congress, the Senator or Representative must be present to vote, no proxies allowed.