Guest Dr Peter Trzop Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:15 AM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:15 AM Hello,Just tonight, our Homeowners had an election. We went through all the offices to be elected, had a vote, but something rather strange took place.All the winners for the 7 offices were announced to the body/voters. Then, three stated they did not want to be elected and refused their win!So what is the proper procedure to solving this issue?Our association decided to redo the nomination process for the 3 positions, then re-vote them. Needless to say, the previously defeated peoeple won because of no competition.But from a Robert's Rules standpoint, what is the proper way to decide this issue on elections?Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:31 AM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:31 AM Hello,Just tonight, our Homeowners had an election. We went through all the offices to be elected, had a vote, but something rather strange took place.All the winners for the 7 offices were announced to the body/voters. Then, three stated they did not want to be elected and refused their win!So what is the proper procedure to solving this issue?Our association decided to redo the nomination process for the 3 positions, then re-vote them. Needless to say, the previously defeated peoeple won because of no competition.But from a Robert's Rules standpoint, what is the proper way to decide this issue on elections?PeteIf a candidate who is elected to office declines, the election is incomplete, and another vote can be taken immediately or at the next meeting without further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:34 AM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:34 AM So it is fair to state that their refusal sparks another election. The body acted correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:49 AM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:49 AM So it is fair to state that their refusal sparks another election. The body acted correctly?It doesn't generate ANOTHER election. The same election must be completed. Note that any office that was elected without being declined is final. I'm not sure of the exact actions of the assembly, so I'll tread lightly. But the proper step is to continue the voting until the office is filled. If the assembly elected the same candidates, and if those candidates accepted the positions, I'd say the offices have been filled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr Pete Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:56 AM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 03:56 AM This is what happen, so thank you for clarifying. When the 3 people declined, a former judge was asked the question on what to do. He stated that you would just vote on the 3 positions in question. Some of the losing side wanted the whole election redone, which was quickly talked down as being unfair and improper to those who did win. And as a side note, thank you for the thoughts. Great site that responded very fast.To say the least, it was new to me. Never seen winners lose so fast....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wynn Posted November 16, 2012 at 04:06 AM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 04:06 AM . . . a former judge was asked the question on what to do. What, you didn't have current judge that you could have asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted November 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM Our association decided to redo the nomination process for the 3 positions, then re-vote them. Needless to say, the previously defeated peoeple won because of no competition.So, after being elected a second time, these 3 accepted instead of declined the "win"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted November 16, 2012 at 12:57 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 12:57 PM So, after being elected a second time, these 3 accepted instead of declined the "win"?I understood the OP to say that, on the second round of voting, the previously defeated people won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted November 16, 2012 at 01:14 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 01:14 PM I understood the OP to say that, on the second round of voting, the previously defeated people won.Ah, yes. Misread that to mean those that declined were re-elected. Must remember not to post until my second cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted November 16, 2012 at 02:15 PM Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 at 02:15 PM Hello,Just tonight, our Homeowners had an election. We went through all the offices to be elected, had a vote, but something rather strange took place.All the winners for the 7 offices were announced to the body/voters. Then, three stated they did not want to be elected and refused their win!So what is the proper procedure to solving this issue?Our association decided to redo the nomination process for the 3 positions, then re-vote them. Needless to say, the previously defeated peoeple won because of no competition.But from a Robert's Rules standpoint, what is the proper way to decide this issue on elections?PeteIt sounds as though your group muddled through fairly well when faced with these unexpected events. You re-opened nominations, and held another round of voting to complete the incomplete elections. The fact that the previously defeated people won this time wasn't guaranteed; other (new) candidate(s) might have been nominated and elected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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