Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
Franklin, how does using RROO create transparency? It's a set of rules used to run meetings, not in how those meetings are recorded
It increases transparency by establishing a set of rules they have to follow. Prior to this, although bylaws said they had to have rules, in fact no such rules exist. Which means the EVP can present something in open session (public) but then ask that it not be shared. Now that they've established rules, they'll have to go about conducting proper meetings (required under sunshine laws in many states and/or tax code - I'm still checking latter). Additionally, expenditures and such should be motioned, seconded, and votes recorded. We see that in aggregate, but not individually. Using RROO also allows us (members) to push our representatives (VPs) to require roll call votes on contentious issues - so we can see who falls on what side of an issue. That helps with accountability.
Absent a set of rules to conduct meetings, they can literally make them up as they go.