In our bylaws we indicate that the Board will meet monthly to transact general business. We follow that with a brief, summary oriented general meeting (if anyone comes).
The board votes on all business related issues. If there is a "large issue" (i.e. one that would significantly impact our approved budget), then we would take this before the general membership.
I don't know if we are doing it "right" but here is what we do. Our by laws are pretty specific on the number of general, council, board meetings. Our board meets monthly to go over the day to day things that are taking place. WE have council (room reps, etc) meeting 4x/year to go over large events, etc and general membership meetings twice a year, beginning and end. Our minutes are always available though if anyone is interested. It works pretty well, the larger the meeting the less you accomplish so it is nice to only do the "large" issues at the "large" meetings!
We are a new PTO this year and very wet behind the ears. We have scheduled monthy membership meetings and the President can call a board meeting as necessary. After reading some other topics I'm thinking that maybe we are doing this wrong. :confused: What should be discussed in a general membership meeting vs that of a board meetings? Any help will be appreciated.
