Chubner Posted March 4, 2012 at 10:37 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 10:37 PM I am involved in an organization that i do not feel that certain board members are elected properly. If run unopposed (and its not a slate that is presented) then it only takes 1 vote to be elected to the board. I and others in the organization feel that if the "no" votes are taken into consideration that these individuals would not be in office. The by laws are very vague and not helpful. Would a vote of no confidence be appropriate for this situation? if yes what is the proper procedure to call a vote of no confidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted March 4, 2012 at 10:42 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 10:42 PM Would a vote of no confidence be appropriate for this situation?No. See FAQ #7.If you don't want someone elected with only one vote, arrange for two members to vote for someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted March 4, 2012 at 10:55 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 10:55 PM Exactly Edgar. If you don't want someone elected, vote for someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubner Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:00 PM Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:00 PM there are no write in options and the individual was unopposed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:10 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:10 PM there are no write in options and the individual was unopposedDo you mean your rules explicitly prohibit write-in voting? It seem a rhetorical question, but I thought I'd ask to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:11 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:11 PM I am involved in an organization that i do not feel that certain board members are elected properly. If run unopposed (and its not a slate that is presented) then it only takes 1 vote to be elected to the board. I and others in the organization feel that if the "no" votes are taken into consideration that these individuals would not be in office. The by laws are very vague and not helpful. Would a vote of no confidence be appropriate for this situation? if yes what is the proper procedure to call a vote of no confidence?What do you mean by this -- is this the standard that has been applied in the organization -- if there is at least one 'yes' vote, then the person is elected? As noted by others, it is not appropriate to vote 'no' in an election. You don't vote 'yes' or 'no' -- you vote for candidates.there are no write in options and the individual was unopposedIf the candidate is unopposed, and if the bylaws do not specify that the election must be conducted by ballot, then the unopposed candidate should just be declared elected by acclamation. If a vote by ballot is required, then the election must be conducted by ballot, even if there is just one candidate.Are write-in votes prohibited in the bylaws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:12 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:12 PM there are no write in options and the individual was unopposedThen either change the rules (i.e. amend the bylaws) to permit write-ins or nominate someone else so the sole candidate won't be unopposed. Once elected your only recourse might be removal from office (see FAQ #20) unless you can find some serious improprieties in the electoral process (and not just the fact that you don't like the outcome). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubner Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM I have been appointed on the by law revision committee and i will make those reccomendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM Do you mean your rules explicitly prohibit write-in voting?Are write-in votes prohibited in the bylaws?Answer: _________? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubner Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:51 PM Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:51 PM we have a comittee that confirms eligibility.... there can be nominations from the floor. most candidates are running unopposed. When elections are held and Nominee X is the only name on the ballot (secret) that is the only name that can be voted on. so if 1 person votes for the nominee they get elected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:54 PM Report Share Posted March 4, 2012 at 11:54 PM ...When elections are held and Nominee X is the only name on the ballot (secret) that is the only name that can be voted on. so if 1 person votes for the nominee they get elected.Yup. If the voters cannot possibly vote for anyone else (write-ins specifically prohibited), then one vote will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubner Posted March 5, 2012 at 12:11 AM Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 at 12:11 AM can a vote of no confidence be called ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edgar Posted March 5, 2012 at 12:40 AM Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 at 12:40 AM can a vote of no confidence be called ?See FAQ #7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted March 5, 2012 at 02:15 AM Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 at 02:15 AM can a vote of no confidence be called ?Well, sure, if you still think there's much point to it after reading FAQ #7.Also, take a look at FAQ #20, if you actually want to remove the not-very-popular individual from office (depending on how the terms of office are defined, that may or may not be a straightforward process). However, if you do remove him/her, you would then have to conduct an election to elect someone to the office -- hopefully you have more potential candidates available than the last time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nancy N. Posted March 5, 2012 at 06:23 PM Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 at 06:23 PM CHRIS!If you're still there, please answer David's and Trina's question!I point out that your post #10, of 06:51 PM yesterday, did NOT answer the question.Please quote what your bylaws say about write-ins. Please do not paraphrase again. Please do not describe the general process that your group uses again. PLease quote the bylaws.(My head swims to be asking that. But Chris I beg you. David's and Trina's sanity might depend on it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nancy N. Posted March 5, 2012 at 06:26 PM Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 at 06:26 PM CHRIS!... David's and Trina's sanity might depend on it.)CHRIS!(O I lonely crier in the wildernits.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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