Guest Dave Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:29 PM Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:29 PM At our first board meeting after elections we are to elect a chairmen and secretary. The vote for chairmen ended in a tie. There are no term limits in our bylaws. Would the current chairmen continue as chairmen until a vote not resulting in a tie happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Harrison Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:32 PM Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:32 PM At our first board meeting after elections we are to elect a chairmen and secretary. The vote for chairmen ended in a tie. There are no term limits in our bylaws. Would the current chairmen continue as chairmen until a vote not resulting in a tie happens?That depends on how the term of office for Chair is defined in the bylaws. Do they impose a fixed term or is it a fixed term and/or until a successor is elected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:37 PM Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:37 PM At our first board meeting after elections we are to elect a chairmen and secretary. The vote for chairmen ended in a tie. There are no term limits in our bylaws. Would the current chairmen continue as chairmen until a vote not resulting in a tie happens?Term limits and length of term are different concepts. Do your bylaws contain language such as "or until the election of their successors"?In any case, when a vote ends in a tie (or under any other condition where no candidate receives a majority) the election is incomplete, and you should immediately hold a second (or subsequent) ballot to complete the election for that office. When someone (finally) achieves a majority, that person is elected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. J. Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:39 PM Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 at 08:39 PM It would be hepful to us if you would quote the term of office clause in your bylaws exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:15 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:15 PM Our bylaws have no "term limits" as they were removed several months ago. They state:"The Board of Elders shall organize themselves annually and elect a chairman and a secretary. The chairman shall represent the board at Church Council. The board shall choose a time and place for meeting." We have 6 members of this board and the vote is always 3 for A and 3 for B. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:16 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:16 PM Keep voting. You can re-open nominations as well. C might be the compromise candidate you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary c Tesser Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:39 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:39 PM Keep voting. You can re-open nominations as well. C might be the compromise candidate you're looking for.(And isn't it illuminating to sometimes have bylaw snippets that clarify the situation?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:41 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 at 02:41 PM (And isn't it illuminating to sometimes have bylaw snippets that clarify the situation?)No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted July 1, 2011 at 07:19 PM Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 at 07:19 PM Our bylaws have no "term limits" as they were removed several months ago. They state:"The Board of Elders shall organize themselves annually and elect a chairman and a secretary. The chairman shall represent the board at Church Council. The board shall choose a time and place for meeting." We have 6 members of this board and the vote is always 3 for A and 3 for B. Thanks for your input.Keep voting. They gotta sleep sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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