You are here

Motion to Take Down Flag Fails to Obtain Votes to Pass

Motion to Take Down Flag Fails to Obtain Votes to Pass

Motion to Take Down Flag Fails to Obtain Votes to Pass

Court says motion involves an “important matter” and super majority is required to pass
A bylaw “addendum” of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in San Francisco contains an unusual set of voting requirements that has required nearly six years of litigation to interpret. A Court of Appeal in California has affirmed a trial court decision that a motion to prohibit display of the Republic of China flag at Association meetings failed to pass despite having received a majority of the votes cast at an Association meeting. The Association was formed in the mid-1850s by Chinese immigrants coming to the United States during the California gold rush and was incorporated in 1901. Over the years it became recognized by Chinese immigrants as a leader in the fight against laws...

lock The full text of this article is available to paid subscribers only. Login or subscribe to read more

 

Sign-up for our weekly Q&A; get a free report on electioneering