The Standard Code #26

The call for a convention cannot be sent via _____.
1. the postal system
2. electronic means
3. the organization’s newsletter
4. None of the other answers is correct.
An annual meeting needs to have notice that includes ____.
1. information about elections
2. information about reports
3. information about regular motions
4. All of the other answers are correct.
Regular meetings require notice ____.
1. if the bylaws say so
2. to transact any business
3. to hear reports
4. All of the other answers are correct.
If a motion not requiring notice but that is important is to come up at a regular meeting, ____.
1. notice should be given
2. notice may not be given
3. notice must be given
4. the motion cannot be considered
If a motion needs notice, then any amendments _____.
1. must fall within the scope
2. must have notice given
3. are not allowed
4. have no limitations besides being germane
If a motion needs notice, a motion to rescind _____.
1. needs notice
2. is not allowed
3. needs no notice
4. is allowed but should be noticed
Notice can be waived by _____.
1. unanimous consent of all members
2. 2/3 vote of all members
3. 2/3 vote of all members present
4. no means
A written waiver of notice can be signed _____.
1. before the meeting
2. during the meeting
3. after the meeting
4. All the other answers are correct.
An official assembly of the members or of the board to conduct business is called ____.
1. a meeting
2. a gathering
3. an assembly
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A series of adjourned or recessed meetings in close succession is called ____.
1. a convention
2. an assembly
3. a meeting
4. All of the other answers are correct.
How many meanings does session have?
1. 2
2. 1
3. 3
4. 4
If an organization holds a meeting every month, such a meeting is called ____.
1. a regular meeting
2. a special session
3. a convention
4. an assembly
A meeting that is held at a regular time and place can be changed _____.
1. by giving notice to all members
2. only by a regular motion at a regular meeting
3. not at all.
4. None of the other answers is correct.
At a regular meeting, any business can be transacted _____.
1. if within the scope of the organization
2. even if notice is required
3. if the organization so decides
4. as long as all business has notice given
A meeting cannot begin earlier than ____.
1. the time of the notice
2. the time normally set
3. the regular time unless all are present and agree
4. All of the other answers are correct.
A meeting that is not a regularly scheduled one and that is to handle specified business is _____.
1. a special meeting
2. a regular meeting
3. a convention
4. an assembly
A special meeting must be called _____.
1. in accordance with the bylaws
2. by the chair
3. by the board
4. by the executive committee
For a special meeting to be valid, _____.
1. all members must be notified
2. only business in the call can be transacted
3. the call for the meeting must be inserted in the minutes
4. All of the other answers are correct.
The statement of business to be considered at a special meeting ____.
1. must be specific
2. can be general
3. must be general
4. is really not necessary
If the call of a special meeting says only that certain reports will be heard, ____.
1. recommendations in the reports cannot be voted on
2. recommendations in the reports can be voted on
3. recommendations in the reports must be voted on
4. recommendations in the reports should not be voted on

The Standard Code #26

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