Self-Paced Course – Difficult Board Chair or Member

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE?

To reestablish the balance of power in the presence of a difficult board chair or member with Robert's Rules

$47 for 30-day enrollment. To register a group, contact our office here.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Although we wish things were different, sometimes members of our nonprofit boards or city councils—or even the chair or mayor—do not understand their role. They can complicate meetings, making them less effective. This course covers the motions, tips, and guidelines provided by Robert’s Rules of Order to deal with and manage a difficult board chair or member.

AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

  • Apply the principle that group authority is more significant than any one individual, even the chair.
  • Sanction a board member whose actions are harmful to the board.
  • Take the right steps when a chair oversteps their authority.

THE COURSE CONTAINS

  • a recorded video – 65 minutes
  • PDFs giving key content
  • reference PDFS and blog entries

Course Content

INTRODUCTION
Getting started
CURRICULUM
RECORDING
Role of chair
A paradox: the chair is not in charge of the meeting
11 duties of the chair
When does chair discuss and vote?
If the chair is being a bully
Removing the chair
Role of board directors
Duty of care
Rights and responsibilities of the member
Removing a board director
Role of ordinary members
Dealing with difficult members
Rights of ordinary members at board meetings
Can you kick a member out of a membership meeting?
Decorum and order
Inappropriate remarks on nonprofit boards
Point of Order and Appeal: the heart of democracy
Sanctions including censure
Suspend the rules with caution
If your nonprofit board isn’t following its bylaws
CONCLUSION
Reference materials
Next steps