MOU vs Contracts
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Non-profit organizations frequently enter into memorandum of understanding (MOU) relationships so it is important to understand the difference between them and contracts. In simple terms, an MOU is generally not legally binding while a contract is. The distinction actually comes down to the language used in the terms of a document. So a document can say Memorandum of Agreement on the top, but the terms set out by the language in the document may be ...
Can An Ex Officio Member Vote? Aye.
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A potentially problematic assumption many people make is that the status of being an ex officio member of a group limits that person’s voting rights. Nothing could be further from the truth. Ex officio only refers to the manner in which a person gains the position, generally by virtue of a position or office they hold. It is the the bylaws which dictate whether that person has any voting rights or not. In the absence ...
Your Images May Not Be Yours To Use
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There is so much discussion about intellectual property rights, it can make you nervous about using other people’s images. Stock photos can either be unsuitable to your needs, or expensive to license. But at least as an arts organization, you have a staff of skilled and creative people who can take excellent pictures for you and you never have to worry about usage rights, because they are your images, right? Well, not exactly. Just because ...
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