Guest Janis Joslin Posted May 29, 2014 at 01:31 AM Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 at 01:31 AM Our By-Laws don't outline how to set up the ballot. In the past we would have had all three candidates listed in the ballot with directions to vote for two individuals to fill the 2 open positions. The Ballot Committee has sent out a ballot with all three individuals and asking members to vote for one person. When questioned about why the ballot didn't ask to vote for two individuals for two openings, I was told that they were going to pick the individuals with the two highest votes. Does Roberts Rules address how to create a ballot? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted May 29, 2014 at 02:25 AM Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 at 02:25 AM You had it right the first time. A "Vote for One" limitation is not proper. And the "highest vote winner" is equivalent to a "plurality vote" which is also not proper unless the bylaws authorize it. You have to get a majority of the votes cast to win which would be a majority of non-blank ballots in your case. See p. 440-441 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Janis Jslin Posted May 29, 2014 at 04:30 AM Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 at 04:30 AM Thanks for the fast response. I will tell the Ballot Committee.Janis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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