NAHU | LA-Roberts Rules of Order Quiz

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Why are bylaws important? *

They’re the instruction manual to proper governance

Legally binding rules for how your organization must operate

All of the above

What role does Roberts Rules or Sturgis play in meetings? *

Provide structure for discussion and making decisions

To allow someone to control the meeting without any override

Fancy terms to impress other board members

Amendments to bylaws ____ *

Give people outlets for their frustration with how things are done

Allow the organization to evolve and change to meet current needs

Are always misused to destroy an organization from within

Why would a board table a matter instead of discussing? *

To end discussion on an issue that the President doesn’t want to discuss

To pause discussion until a future meeting that is taking up a lot of time

To prevent an outcome that one member of the Board doesn’t want

Bylaws are the constitution of any association/corporation. *

True

False

The board can make a decision without following formalities such as minutes and motions/approval. *

True

False

The president of a chapter can unilaterally decide who will be the next president. *

True

False

Only the members of a chapter can amend the bylaws and set dues. *

True: the board itself never has that power

False: the NAHU bylaws prohibits state/local chapters from including that language in bylaws

False: who has the authority to set due and amend bylaws depends on what the bylaws say