Bob Harris and Sandra Giarde

Bob Harris, CAE, provides free governance tools and templates at www.nonprofitcenter.com.

Sandra Giarde, CAE, is executive director at the California Landscape Contractors Association.

Articles by Bob Harris and Sandra Giarde

• Lazy motions and casual votes

  Monday, January 11, 2021

  The meeting was gaveled to order. After introductions, motions were made to approve the minutes and accept the financial report. Next on the agenda were committee reports. Actions needing board approval were presented with rationale, performance metrics and fiscal impact. When the recommendation had merit, the board chair asked, "Does anybody want to make a motion?" Motions often entail a directive, deadline or have financial consequences. Specificity is key.