We have a seven member board with three newly elected board members. we will reorganize the board at this months meeting. There can be a scenario where there are more than one nominations for an officer position. when it comes to vote and the one being voted on abstains, then if there is a three to three tie vote how is it decided?
Scenario:
Nominee A - nominee A abstains during their vote and receives a 2-4 vote with nominee B voting(did not win without majority)
Nominee B - nominee B abstains during their vote and receives a 3-3 vote with nominee A voting(tie vote no clear cut winner)
Nominee A & B both abstain and it is a 2-3 vote for nominee A and a 3-2 vote for nominee B (clear cut winner)
Do both nominees abstain from all votes or just the vote concerning them?
Is there a preferred method of elections to avoid this?