What is the maximum time frame in which the president must call a special meeting of the board after receiving a petition from four or more members?

The maximum time frame in which the president must call a special meeting of the board after receiving a petition from four or more members is set at ten days. This requirement ensures that the concerns or issues raised by members are addressed in a timely manner, facilitating participation and responsiveness within the organization. Timeliness in calling special meetings is critical in the context of governance and ensures that board members can convene to discuss pressing matters without undue delay.

While the other time frames—five days, two weeks, and one month—may seem reasonable, they do not align with the established protocols in most organizational bylaws, which aim to strike a balance between allowing sufficient time for planning the meeting while also respecting the urgency of the matters that necessitate such a meeting.