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RESOLUTION 1. MEETINGS OF THE NMMN PRESBYTERY
WHEREAS, Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised (11th edition 2011) recognizes board action by conference telephone call only if authorized by an organization’s bylaws; and WHEREAS, The New Mexico Ministry Network Bylaws do not expressly authorize actions by the Presbytery by conference telephone call or referenda; and WHEREAS, It is sometimes expedient for the Presbytery to take action by conference telephone call or referenda; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That New Mexico Ministry Network Bylaws, Article IX, Meetings, Section 2, Ministry Network Presbyter Meetings, page 24, that reads, a. The Network Presbyters shall meet at least semiannually, other than those special meetings necessary at Ministry Network Conference and Conventions. The Executive Director/Network Pastor shall set the dates for such meetings. An additional paragraph be added as follows: b. Members of the Presbytery, or any committee designated by the Executive Director/Network Pastor, Presbytery, or New Mexico Ministry Network, may participate and act at any meeting through the use of electronic communication devices. Participation in such meeting shall constitute attendance and presence in person at the meeting of the member or members so participating. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Presbytery may be taken without a meeting if all members consent thereto in writing, and the writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Presbytery. Respectfully submitted, NMMN Presbytery