CJD

Why do you not recommend absentee ballots?

If I use FAQ #6, and put into the bylaws that the majority would be based on members present at the election, does that mean that absentee ballots could not be used? Or in order to use absentee ballots, I would have to word it so that it is a majority of the membership (whether they are present for elections or they are not). The way we are currently doing it is having the winner determined by the majority of those who casted votes.

Okay... so if I have an election with ballots, if the electors do not cast a vote (leave ballot blank), thats proper. When tallying the ballots, the blanks are not counted as no votes. But, when I determine the majority vote, are the blanks considered as the total number of members voting so as to determining the majority vote? Or do I need to change the majority vote based on the number of members present at the elections? If I can't use the blank ballots, then it would require one vote by the candidate to be elected.

I have a question about nominations / elections. In our fire department, we have a process for elections where in November we have nominations from the floor, then ballot elections in December for our officers. The question is this. If a candidate nominates himself, for a position, which would be an unopposed position, how can the body not elect them. I know one way is the run someone against the person. But trying to find people to hold office is difficult if not impossible. The problem is that 90% of the department does not like the individual. The problem is that the person meets all the election requirements but he has poor leadership skills. Since we cannot use "yes/no" votes during the elections, what do we do? Can we not accept the person during the nomination process? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!