Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00219)

Doss,  the point I'm trying to make is that a vote is not required according to
the rules in effect at the time of the expulsion.  If you have different
information then please share it with us.  In light of the rules, it seems to be
a moot point whether the discussion ended in a formal vote or an unanimous
informal nod of approval.  Also, there was no representative of the Canadian
Section present at the meeting to present their side of the issue, nor were the
officials of the Canadian Section given any notice that the question of expelling
the Canadian Section would be considered.

JHE


M K Ramadoss wrote:

> Jerry: I wrote from the memory and did not check the Rules. It is quite
> likely that the formality of the General Council approval seem to take
> place before such action is taken. may be some one else may be able to
> throw some light on this. Also it may be a good idea to get hold of a copy
> of the current Rules.
>
> mkr
>
> At 06:07 PM 2/18/1998 -0800, you wrote:
> >Doss, I've gone through the International Bylaws and don't see where the
> >International President requires the approval of the General Council to
> cancel a
> >charter.  I find at rule 36a:
> >
> >    All charters of National Societies or Lodges (Branches) and all Diplomas
> >(Certificates)
> >    of membership derive their authority from the President, acting as
> Executive
> >Officer
> >    of the General Council of the Society, and may be cancelled by the same
> >authority.
> >
> >JHE
> >
> >
> >M K Ramadoss wrote:
> >
> >> The International President with the approval of the General Council can
> >> cancell the charter. The rules can be found at:
> >>
> >>         THEOSOPHY INTERNATIONAL: Working for a New Age:
> >>         http://www.nellie2.demon.co.uk/
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>