RM Sr Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:29 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:29 PM In an upcoming vote a name will be presented for the organization's members to vote on. The vote will be "yes" or "no". How are the ballots handled and how are the votes counted for individuals that have written in the name of someone other than the the name that has been presented if a 2/3 majority vote is required? Thank you in advance for your assistance and wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:35 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:35 PM 3 minutes ago, RM Sr said: In an upcoming vote a name will be presented for the organization's members to vote on. The vote will be "yes" or "no". How are the ballots handled and how are the votes counted for individuals that have written in the name of someone other than the the name that has been presented if a 2/3 majority vote is required? Thank you in advance for your assistance and wisdom. Yes/No ballots are not proper at all. Don't use them. "In elections, "for" and "against" spaces or boxes should not be used. They are applicable only with respect to votes on motions. In an election, a voter can vote against one candidate only by voting for another who has been nominated or by writing in the name of another candidate. " RONR (11th ed.), p. 414 Why is a 2/3 vote required, just out of curiosity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Sr Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:42 PM Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:42 PM George, thank you for your prompt response. The 2/3 vote is stipulated as a requirement in the By Laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:45 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 08:45 PM (edited) Curious if the "upcoming vote" is to remove someone from the board. Although you did mention that other names might be written in. I thought elections (using ballot voting) required a simple majority for election. But as you can tell by my forum moniker, I'm new at this. Edited January 28, 2019 at 08:47 PM by Newbie added thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted January 28, 2019 at 10:35 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 10:35 PM 1 hour ago, RM Sr said: The 2/3 vote is stipulated as a requirement in the By Laws. Is the yes/no ballot also in your bylaws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted January 28, 2019 at 10:46 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 10:46 PM 2 hours ago, RM Sr said: In an upcoming vote a name will be presented for the organization's members to vote on. The vote will be "yes" or "no". How are the ballots handled and how are the votes counted for individuals that have written in the name of someone other than the the name that has been presented if a 2/3 majority vote is required? Thank you in advance for your assistance and wisdom. Please elaborate and tell us more about exactly what is being voted on and how the voting is expected to be conducted. You have provided us with precious little to base any answers on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Martin Posted January 28, 2019 at 11:27 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 at 11:27 PM (edited) 2 hours ago, RM Sr said: How are the ballots handled and how are the votes counted for individuals that have written in the name of someone other than the the name that has been presented if a 2/3 majority vote is required? I concur with Mr. Mervosh concerning the impropriety of a “yes/no” note in an election. Instead, members should vote for the candidate of their choice, either by placing a mark by the appropriate name or by writing a name. If another name is written in, it is counted as a vote for that candidate. 2 hours ago, Newbie said: I thought elections (using ballot voting) required a simple majority for election. They do, unless the organization’s rules provide otherwise, as the OP states is the case here. Edited January 28, 2019 at 11:28 PM by Josh Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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