dweitz52 Posted February 15, 2012 at 07:26 PM Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 at 07:26 PM When a Board has a President and a Vice-President, does the President have a vote or is he only a tie breaker? Also do alternates vote when they are present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted February 15, 2012 at 07:35 PM Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 at 07:35 PM When a Board has a President and a Vice-President, does the President have a vote or is he only a tie breaker? Also do alternates vote when they are present?1. See FAQ #1.2. Check your bylaws for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted February 15, 2012 at 09:00 PM Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 at 09:00 PM 1. See FAQ #1.Which will be found on this site here. (if that makes it easier to find) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted February 15, 2012 at 09:01 PM Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 at 09:01 PM Also do alternates vote when they are present?Are you referring to a convention of delegates, where alternates may be present waiting in the wings? Or does "alternates" mean something else to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted February 16, 2012 at 12:18 AM Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at 12:18 AM When a Board has a President and a Vice-President, does the President have a vote or is he only a tie breaker? Also do alternates vote when they are present?In a small Board (no more than aprox. 13 members), ithe President/Chairman would have the right to vote, make motions, enter into debate, etc. just like an other member under the relaxed rules found in RONR. In a larger meeting, such as a meeting of the General Membership, the President/Chairman should refrain from entering into debate, making motions, voting etc. to preserve the appearance of being impartial. However, the President/Chairman can still vote if the vote is by ballot or if the vote would affect the result (i.e. voting in favour of a motion that is tie, voting to create or stop a 2/3 vote, etc.) However, if there is a tie vote, and the President/Chairman would like to vote against the motion there is no need to as a tie vote is the same as defeating a motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted February 16, 2012 at 01:21 AM Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at 01:21 AM In a small Board (no more than aprox. 13 members) . . . Ah yes, the famous generous Canadian dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweitz52 Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:25 AM Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:25 AM In a small Board (no more than aprox. 13 members), ithe President/Chairman would have the right to vote, make motions, enter into debate, etc. just like an other member under the relaxed rules found in RONR. In a larger meeting, such as a meeting of the General Membership, the President/Chairman should refrain from entering into debate, making motions, voting etc. to preserve the appearance of being impartial. However, the President/Chairman can still vote if the vote is by ballot or if the vote would affect the result (i.e. voting in favour of a motion that is tie, voting to create or stop a 2/3 vote, etc.) However, if there is a tie vote, and the President/Chairman would like to vote against the motion there is no need to as a tie vote is the same as defeating a motion.It is a township Board of Health and there are alternates on the Board. Do they get to vote if there is a quorem of regular members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweitz52 Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:26 AM Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:26 AM Ah yes, the famous generous Canadian dozen.It is a township Board of Health and there are alternates on the Board. Do they get to vote if there is a quorem of regular members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:30 AM Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:30 AM It is a township Board of Health and there are alternates on the Board. Do they get to vote if there is a quorem of regular membersMembers of the Board get to vote at Board meetings. RONR itself doesn't recognize varying degrees of membership in this regard, although you can be a member ex-officio from some other position you hold (but I don't think that's applicable here). Either you are a member (with voting rights among other membership rights) or you are not a member (no voting). Any variation from that would need to be defined in your bylaws or other (higher) governing documents.So, are these alternates defined as members of the Board, either in your bylaws or elsewhere?And what are they alternates for? In case another member is absent perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstackpo Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:32 AM Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at 02:32 AM You will have to check your Township rules on that one.RONR has it that alternates vote only if the bylaws allow it, and, most likely, specify how an alternate replaces a permanent member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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