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- Title it 'MBC: [content in a few words]' For example, 'MBC: Ratify existing CoC'. This ensures it gets noticed.
- Write your preamble with reasons for the motion, followed by some formula text such as: 'Pursuant to Rule 48.2, I hereby propose the following motion by circulation of documents:'
- Write your motion, indented and in bold text.
- Request replies. Sample text: 'Directors, please indicate your support of, objection to, or abstention from this motion by Reply All.'
Alternately, you have the option of putting up a draft without actually proposing it, but be very clear about that. It can be useful if there's likely to be a lot of to and fro re-drafting it before negotiating something that gets a majority vote. It needs, of course, to be formally proposed before it can be voted on.
As agreed at a recent board meeting, if the motion fails to get majority support before the next meeting, it lapses. You can look up the status of motions by circular
here.