At a borough meeting does their lawyer have to be present for them to pass laws?
2006-12-21 15:59:29 · 3 answers · asked by blueboy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not unless the by laws require a lawyer to be present. If they have determined to be bound by Robert's Rules, they are legally required to follow them.
Depending on the rule or regulation they are putting forward, the vote needs to be taken. To modify the by-laws there has to be advanced notice.
Obtain a copy of the Borough's Incorporation papers and By-laws and spend some time reading them. You might be surprised at what you may learn!
2006-12-21 22:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roberts Rules are not binding on a legislative body, such as a burough meeting. The Burough may choose to adopt those rules as a good way to keep order and move business forward, but it does not have to be bound by them. In no event does a lawyer have to be present. Lawyers are individuals who have studied what the law is, but they are not officials who must be present for a legislating body to act. The advice of a lawyer may be very helpful, but presence is not required for legality of action.
Chief
2006-12-21 16:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Chief 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.. as long as you have 51% of the board members agreeing to the idea.. then the motion is carried...
2006-12-21 16:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋