Q: Is it legal for a non-profit to announce an Annual meeting, then change it a week before with a non disclosed date?
I belong to a non profit dog club. The last 2 years, the announce the Annual Meeting to take at the National Specialty, in accordance with our Bylaws. They have changed the meeting to later in the year.
Members travel to the show specially to attend the meeting in person invade of voting, which can only be in person.
The club is incorporated in Missouri. Members live all over the US,
A:
For a nonprofit organization incorporated in Missouri, it is essential to adhere to both the bylaws of the organization and the applicable state laws when scheduling annual meetings. If the bylaws set forth specific timing or notice requirements for the annual meeting, the organization must follow them.
Any changes to the scheduled annual meeting date should also comply with these requirements. If members are being deprived of their right to vote due to changes in meeting dates not in line with the bylaws, there may be grounds to challenge the change. Check Missouri's nonprofit corporation statutes, particularly on notice requirements for meetings, to determine if there has been a legal violation.
If you believe the nonprofit has not acted in accordance with the law or its bylaws, you might consider contacting a lawyer who can review your situation in detail and advise you on potential remedies or actions.
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