Hypo #2

[MAYTAG]

If and I do mean a HUGE IF, a VFD Board of Directors knowingly violates their By-Laws, what;

1. Laws have they violated, State, Federal, IRS, 501 (c) (3) (Tax
Exemption) etc?
2. Who has the ultimate authority in correcting this, Board,
membership or their respective municipality?
3. Can the Board officers be held personally responsible?

Even tho we’re hypothetically speaking, this is a serious question and all advice is appreciated.

[wefr15]

Hypo speaking Maytag you need to consult an attorney of law licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of PA.

Unless we have a Lawyer on this site I don't think you are going to get an answer to your Hypo 2 questions.

My non-legal opinion ;D

[J. D. Cutchall]

you could get in the middle of route 30 and play jacks results would be the same

[Bill]

Just another opinion.....

"HUGE IF, a VFD Board of Directors knowingly violates their By-Laws."

1. This depends on what they knowingly and/or willingly did.

2. This also depends on how the Volunteer Fire Department is structured. Assuming they are a separate corporation and the Board of Directors is elected by the membership, the membership is ultimately responsible and/or authoritative to provide correction.

3. This depends on the degree of indemnification that is provided within the organizations structure, by the commonwealth, etc. As you know, virtually anybody can sue anybody.