Leanne has provided a response to a reader’s question received by LookUpStrata.
The reader wanted to know whether an Executive Committee is allowed to pass so-called paper resolutions, rather than passing resolutions a during physical meeting.s
You can read the full question, and Leanne’s response by clicking here.
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