While we patiently await a reply and clarification from Richard here is a quick thought.

I believe that our bylaws do not restrict us from making a subsidiary motion should one be needed. As long as the subsidiary motion or primary amendment stays within the scope of the main motion no further notice requirement should be needed. Furthermore, pursuant to RONR “An amendment to the bylaws goes into effect immediately upon its adoption unless the motion to adopt specifies another time for its becoming effective, or the assembly has set such a time by a previously adopted motion”.

Debate and amendments are important in allowing the body to reach a conclusion that is agreeable to everyone. With no debate and amendments allowed, members are likely to just vote the whole thing down, but the parliamentary procedures used correctly allow us to perfect motions before adoption and reach compromise for the good of the organization. By not providing the opportunity to debate and/or amend a motion is denying a right to the members.

I am anxious to see the minutes of the executive council meeting to see how the actual proposed motion reads.