Guest Guest Carol Posted May 8, 2019 at 01:52 AM Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 at 01:52 AM If only one person applies for a position on the Executive, can they confirmed by a show of hands? Would you only use a secret ballot if you have two or more running for the position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted May 8, 2019 at 01:59 AM Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 at 01:59 AM (edited) If the bylaws require a ballot vote then even if there is only one candidate you must conduct a ballot. If you are not required to have a ballot, then the presiding officer can just declare that the only candidate is elected by acclamation. You do not need to confirm it with a show of hands or any other way. If the assembly is not satisfied with the only candidate then their solution is to nominate and vote for someone else. Edited May 8, 2019 at 02:00 AM by Atul Kapur Corrected typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Carol Posted May 8, 2019 at 02:34 AM Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 at 02:34 AM Thank you for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted May 8, 2019 at 08:00 AM Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 at 08:00 AM Guest Carol, it is rather common for bylaws to provide that voting for officers shall be by secret ballot unless there is only one candidate for an office (or no more candidates than there are positions to be filled, such as with a board or selection of delegates), in which case the vote may be viva voce or the chair may declare the candidate elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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