#52153
Sir Humphrey
Strataguru

    Thanks very much Sir Humphrey but I did exactly as you suggested. I wrote a simple, clear, unambiguous Motion – That a Bylaw be drafted to prohibit illegal parking in Visitor Spaces at … – followed by a detailed explanation in an explanatory statement. I’ve had enough experience now not to poorly draft a motion for an agenda.

    OK. In that case I can’t see any reason for redrafting. I agree with JT that your motion should be put as you drafted it or they should discuss their proposed rewording with you and you could agree to their suggestions or not.

    It would be legitimate for the meeting to pass a motion to amend your motion but only if the amendment is within the scope of the original motion and does not alter its nature. Eg. An amendment to your motion might add a time frame if you had not specified that or authorise the committee to spend some amount to have the by-law drafted by a relevant expert.