Dallas, TX asked in Uncategorized for Oklahoma

Q: Does a vote have to occur at a duly called meeting (non-profit) according to bylaws?

Bylaws state a vote of confirmation for hiring a paid "officer" requires 75% approval of general membership but doesn't state when/ how to have a vote.

Bylaw on meeting has instructions on how to call a meeting but not specifically for paid officer votes of confirmation.

If they didn't call a meeting according to the bylaws can they have a legal vote? What are the ramifications of hiring and paying someone who wasn't confirmed at a meeting called according to the bylaws?

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