In imposing discipline, it is best to ____.

1.   ?    start with a low level and escalate as needed
2.   ?    be harsh from the beginning to establish discipline
3.   ?    be irregular so that the membership is wary
4.   ?    not impose any until the offense is very serious

Who can impose discipline on a member?

1.   ?    Only the assembly unless the rules state otherwise.
2.   ?    Only the assembly in all situations.
3.   ?    Only the chair.
4.   ?    Nobody can impose discipline on a member.

If a member has been named by the chair, what discipline may the assembly impose?

1. An order to apologize.
2. Censorship.
3. Expulsion from the meeting.
4. Suspension of membership.

What vote is required to impose discipline?

1.   ?    Majority vote
2.   ?    Two-thirds vote
3.   ?    Plurality vote
4.   ?    Majority of the entire membership

If an apology is ordered, _____.

1. it must be given immediately
2. if the member refuses, the chair can order the member to leave until ready to apologize
3. if the member refuses, the chair can expel the member from the organization
4. it can be given at a later time if the member so wishes

What is a censure?

1. A verbal rebuke
2. A written rebuke
3. A verbal order to not do something
4. A written order to not do something

If a member is ordered expelled from a meeting, ____.

1. a committee can be ordered to escort him from the room
2. no member may physically touch the member
3. civil authorities should be called if he does not comply
4. the committee may use force to remove the member

When can suspension of membership or expulsion from the organization take place?

1.   ?    When a member has caused a serious breach of discipline at a meeting.
2.   ?    When a member has been disciplined twice.
3.   ?    When a member has been expelled from a meeting twice.
4.   ?    Never as a member cannot be expelled or suspended from a society.

A member who has been suspended is _____.

1.   ?    not in good standing
2.   ?    still in good standing
3.   ?    on the verge of loosing the status of being in good standing
4.   ?    considered in bad standing

What rights are lost if a member is not in good standing?

1.   ?    Those rights listed as being lost in the documents of authority.
2.   ?    All rights are lost.
3.   ?    Only the right to vote and make motions.
4.   ?    No rights are lost as rights cannot be taken away.

If the documents of authority are silent about what rights are lost during a suspension, are any rights lost?

1.   ?    Yes, the rights to attend business meetings and to run for office.
2.   ?    Yes, the rights to make motions and vote.
3.   ?    Yes, all the rights that members of that organization have.
4.   ?    No, no rights are lost.

What is a conflict of interest?

1.   ?    When a member must chose between a potential personal gain and the interest of the organization.
2.   ?    When a member might profit financially in any way.
3.   ?    When it involves him, his family, or personal friends.
4.   ?    When other members think that the member might gain.

Who is supposed the declare a possible conflict of interest?

1.   ?    The member involved.
2.   ?    The chair, no matter how he learns about it.
3.   ?    The parliamentarian.
4.   ?    It does not have to be declared.

Under what conditions can a contract be awarded to a member with a conflict of interest?

1. The member declares the conflict of interest.
2. The member does not enter into debate on the issue.
3. The member leaves the meeting where it is discussed.
4. The member resigns from the organization.

What can a member be accused of concerning a conflict of interest?

1.   ?    Failing to declare it.
2.   ?    Having one.
3.   ?    Letting the other members know he has one.
4.   ?    Acting in good faith.

For what may a member be subject to disciplinary action regarding a conflict of interest?

1. Taking part in debate.
2. Voting on the issue.
3. Not declaring the conflict
4. Leaving the meeting because of it.

What punishment can be used in a conflict of interest disciplinary judgment?

1. Censure
2. Suspension
3. Termination of membership
4. Fines

Which of the following is not true about Documents of Authority?

1.   ?    They may empower an organization to do things.
2.   ?    They may restrict an organization in what it can do.
3.   ?    They are written.
4.   ?    They are all equal.

How many documents of authority are listed?

1.   ?    9
2.   ?    10
3.   ?    11
4.   ?    8

What is the highest document of authority?

1.   ?    Statue
2.   ?    Charter or Articles of Incorporation
3.   ?    Bylaws
4.   ?    Rules of Order