Guest Michael Posted October 14, 2021 at 04:02 PM Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 at 04:02 PM Can a North Carolina elected School Board member vote Present on a motion, instead of Nay or Aye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted October 14, 2021 at 04:38 PM Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 at 04:38 PM On 10/14/2021 at 12:02 PM, Guest Michael said: Can a North Carolina elected School Board member vote Present on a motion, instead of Nay or Aye? Under the rules in RONR, a member may abstain as he cannot be compelled to vote. RONR (12th ed.), 45:3. You should check with the board's attorney regarding any applicable rule in statute regarding this matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted October 14, 2021 at 07:36 PM Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 at 07:36 PM On 10/14/2021 at 12:02 PM, Guest Michael said: Can a North Carolina elected School Board member vote Present on a motion, instead of Nay or Aye? Answering "Present" is essentially the same as abstaining. It does not count as either a Aye or Nay; in fact it is not considered a vote cast at all. If the rules in RONR apply, any member has the right to abstain on a vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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