Can the board close the building to have a brd meeting?

Question

Members are allowed to board meetings where I am a member. This is written in our bylaws. And there never has been a problem as far as that is concerned. Now a new board member has problems using stairs. So the board has decided to close the building for the afternoon so that the meeting can be held on the first floor. In the past most board meetings were held there so that it would be easier for members to attend. Can they actually close the building and not permit members to attend? They can probably say that an in camera session would be a problem. This new board member has been to the second floor on other occasions. Can the rules be changed to make allowances for one and then block the rights of many? Please can anyone help me?

as I stated the bylaws state that all board meetings are open to the members.

Yes the whole building is going to be closed. Some more info: We are a consumer/survivor non-profit corporation operating in Canada. Basically the members tell the board what to do (there are monthly membership meetings) and the board directs the executive director who in turn dirests the staff who provide services to the membership. By closing the building no one can go inside and access the other staff or the member's computer room, sitting area, kitchen, washer and dryer etc. but most especially the staff who provide individual and group services such as advocacy, membership development, and public education etc.

Answer 1

Most state laws require condo board meetings be open to all members as do your By-Laws. You don't explain how moving a meeting to the 1st floor will prevent any members from attending. So there doesn't appear to be any problem. What "help" do you need?

Answer 2

Your question could only be answered by someone that has intimate knowledge of the details of the rules, regulations or laws that regulate the "board".