Voting question

[Guest Guest Brian]

Does a resolution to change a vote from voice to ballot require a 2/3 majority? Also can a vote on a resolution be delayed or must it be voted on immediately? Weare being asked to accept a aware freeze and the organization only wats a voice vote and wants the vote immediately and will not allow absentee ballots

[Gary c Tesser]

To choose the method of voting, like if the assembly wants to vote by ballot, takes a basic majority vote. (Incidentally, choosing the method is an "incidental motion"; please don't call it a resolution, because that's something else.)

Now, the choice of how to vote on a main question cannot be put off by itself. But yes, a main question can be postponed, or it can be referred to a committee (and the committee will report back on the main question later). Maybe even a couple more things that don't come to mind.

Brian, what's an "aware freeze"? (Is that a typing error for "wage freeze"?)

Brian, when you say "the organization only ..." wants a voice vote, who is "the organization"? The membership, who maybe want to vote by ballot, and maybe not right now -- or the "powers that be", who run the show when the membership doesn't keep control of its own business?

Oh, but absentee ballots are definitely not allowed, unless the bylaws say they are allowed (or, also, laws that apply).

[jstackpo]

Voice to Ballot? That requires only a majority.

Delay? Yes, by adopting the motion to postpone, or refer to a committee, or just adjourning and going home. None of these moves defeat the vote on the motion, but do put it off for a while. All of these are majority votes.

Absentee ballots are not proper unless the bylaws, or a corporate laws, authorize them, so whoever is saying you can't use them may be correct. Check the bylaws.