Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: bylaws: active/inactive status

[lienjud [at] aol.com (lienjud]

 sorry, forgot to paste the clause into my email. it is now included in the 
text. 
 
 Seeking input from other communities as we are revising our bylaws:
we have this clause in our bylaws and are wondering how other communities 
address non- participation due to illness, travel, aging etc. do you have 
something like this in your bylaws and how has it worked out? thanks.
   
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2.5.2 Inactive Members

The status of “inactive member” may be granted to certain members who request 
in writing not to be involved in Association governance, including 
participating in consensus decision-making, voting as an active member, or 
serving as a Director of the Association. Granting or denying of inactive 
status shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. The terms of 
granting inactive member status shall be decided by the board upon a 
case-by-case basis. An inactive member may return to active member status upon 
written notification to the board. Inactive members may be specially assessed 
by the Board of Directors in lieu of providing participation hours.

Judith Lienhard, Cascadia Commons, Portland Oregon