Conflicts

Conflicts are part of life – including the everyday life of an association. Often, conflicts are the result of a lack of clear definitions of tasks and responsibilities. They put a strain on cooperation and affect the working environment. The sooner conflicts are addressed, the easier they can be solved. Regular analyses of cooperation in the annual retreat, where no agenda items put participants under pressure, help to prevent conflicts. If a collegial conversation is no longer possible, the support of external experts should be sought.

Having difficult conversations (vitamin B)

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As we have constant disputes due to a fellow committee member, we want to remove him from office. How do we need to proceed?

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Generally speaking, committee members are unable to remove or vote out a colleague themselves. The committee members are elected by the general meeting and only the general meeting has the authority to relieve them of their duties.

Following the passing of a majority resolution within the committee, a motion can be put forward at the general meeting for the colleague in question not to be re-elected. It is, however, down to the general meeting to decide whether to pursue such a motion or not. Whether choosing this path will resolve the conflict situation is another matter. Problems are often not simply tied to a lone individual. It is possible that seeking out the cause of the conflict and holding joint discussions will prove a more promising solution.

Conflicts

Voting out of a committee member?

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