Guest Jack Posted March 2, 2011 at 02:04 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 at 02:04 PM Clarification please: is a standing vote required for all 2/3rds votes. Example: small group--is show of hands acceptable for previous question, etc. ? Does RONR state any requirements for standing vote except for "division of the assembly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert B Fish Posted March 2, 2011 at 02:11 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 at 02:11 PM The chairman is obligated to determine the decision of the assembly by a means that he/she feels is reliable and accurate. Voice vote might be acceptable. Upon demand of one member, a rising vote" must be taken. IMO, a "rising vote" means that the members indicate their preference by a visible signal such as standing or raising their hand as opposed to answering yes or no. If the rising vote does not appear conclusive, the chairman or the assembly could proceed to a counted vote, roll call vote, ballot vote, etc.-Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tctheatc Posted March 2, 2011 at 02:18 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 at 02:18 PM RONR p 44 l 26 says it's the normal method. RONRIB p 70 says it should be used, (never a voice vote). But shoot, I know at union conventions we've used a voice vote for the previous question countless times. There was no doubt, trust me. Like, 2500 to 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted March 2, 2011 at 08:39 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 at 08:39 PM The chairman is obligated to determine the decision of the assembly by a means that he/she feels is reliable and accurate. Voice vote might be acceptable. Upon demand of one member, a rising vote" must be taken. IMO, a "rising vote" means that the members indicate their preference by a visible signal such as standing or raising their hand as opposed to answering yes or no. If the rising vote does not appear conclusive, the chairman or the assembly could proceed to a counted vote, roll call vote, ballot vote, etc.-BobA voice vote is not used when the motion requires a two-thirds vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted March 2, 2011 at 08:43 PM Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 at 08:43 PM Clarification please: is a standing vote required for all 2/3rds votes. Example: small group--is show of hands acceptable for previous question, etc. ? Does RONR state any requirements for standing vote except for "division of the assembly"In small bodies a show of hands can be used in lieu of a rising vote "...if [the chairman] prefers and no one objects.", RONR (10th ed.), p. 397, l. 23. Otherwise, a rising vote should be used, unless the body has ordered another method of voting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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