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What is the correct procedure if the chair calls for the in-favor vote, minority reply, but when the opposed vote is called for 1 board member (deciding vote) states he is in favor??

If the results of the initial vote aren't clear, the chair should call for the vote again. If the results are clear (regardless of minor technical glitches), the chair should announce the result.

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What is the correct procedure if the chair calls for the in-favor vote, minority reply, but when the opposed vote is called for 1 board member (deciding vote) states he is in favor??

Is this at a Board meeting, or general membership meeting?

Was this a voice vote?

How do you know a minority replied in the affirmative?

Why does this Board member get to cast a deciding vote?

Why is there a deciding vote?

Was there a tie? How would you know unless the vote was counted?

Sorry for all the questions. I'm in training to be a guest talk show host. Plus, I'm very confused by your post.

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Is this at a Board meeting, or general membership meeting?

Was this a voice vote?

How do you know a minority replied in the affirmative?

Why does this Board member get to cast a deciding vote?

Why is there a deciding vote?

Was there a tie? How would you know unless the vote was counted?

One possible scenario:

There are six members present. The chair says, "All in favor say 'aye'". Two members (a minority) say "Aye". The chair says, "All opposed, say 'No'". Two members say "No" (a tie) and, at the same time, one member (the deciding vote) says "Aye".

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