voting by president

[Guest epascarella@att.net]

Is it a common rule that the president of the organization only votes in case of a tie?

[Guest Zev]

Not only in cases of a tie but more accurately also in cases where his vote would affect the result, which may occur when the motion requires a two-thirds vote. The presiding officer usually votes in small boards and committees and in very small assemblies of not more than a dozen.

Did you think something unusual took place?

[Atul Kapur]

On 10/2/2021 at 3:46 PM, Guest epascarella@att.net said:

Is it a common rule that the president of the organization only votes in case of a tie?

It is a common misconception. So common that it is FAQ #1 

FAQs - Official Robert's Rules of Order Website (robertsrules.com)

[Gary Novosielski]

On 10/2/2021 at 3:46 PM, Guest epascarella@att.net said:

Is it a common rule that the president of the organization only votes in case of a tie?

It is annoyingly common.  If you simply avoid putting in any rule on this subject, the rules in RONR will apply, which say that the president normally does not exercise the right to vote except when:

• The vote is by ballot, or
• The single vote of the president could affect the outcome of the vote (which could just as easily be to create a tie, defeating the motion, as to break a tie, adopting it, or
• The group is meeting under Small Board Rules, intended for use in committees and boards of no more than about a dozen members.

See FAQ #1