Guest Edward O'Neal Posted October 16, 2018 at 06:43 PM Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 at 06:43 PM If a tie vote occurs, may a new motion be given to acquire a new vote? Scenario: A motion to remove an officer from their position was proposed. After discussion a vote was taken. There was an 8-8 tie. Can a new motion be made to seek a new vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted October 16, 2018 at 06:50 PM Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 at 06:50 PM In the same meeting? Only by use of the motion to Reconsider, which must be moved by someone on the prevailing side - in this case, someone who voted against the motion to remove the officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted October 16, 2018 at 06:52 PM Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 at 06:52 PM 7 minutes ago, Guest Edward O'Neal said: If a tie vote occurs, may a new motion be given to acquire a new vote? Scenario: A motion to remove an officer from their position was proposed. After discussion a vote was taken. There was an 8-8 tie. Can a new motion be made to seek a new vote? Generally, the motion may be made anew at a future meeting. Since this is regarding removal of an officer, however, see also FAQ #20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted October 18, 2018 at 02:14 AM Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 at 02:14 AM On 10/16/2018 at 2:43 PM, Guest Edward O'Neal said: If a tie vote occurs, may a new motion be given to acquire a new vote? Scenario: A motion to remove an officer from their position was proposed. After discussion a vote was taken. There was an 8-8 tie. Can a new motion be made to seek a new vote? When a tie vote occurs, since this is less than a majority, the motion fails, in the same way as it does when most people vote No. There is no requirement to take any further action; the motion simply does not pass. In the case you mention, the officer is not removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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