elections

[Guest Larry S]

All,

We have a not very involved group. There are two spots open for election as Board Member-at-Large. Only one person submitted his name for the position. Do we have to put a blank for the second position (with a line for a write in candidate), or after the election, can the Chairperson just appoint someone for the term of office.

Thanks in advance

[Gary Novosielski]

Not only do you have to include a blank line for the second position, you also must have a blank line for the first position to allow for write-in votes for every office.

In addition, at the election meeting, the floor should be opened for additional nominations, by the Chairman or by any members.  Did you never have nominations before, or are all your candidates derived from volunteering (self-nomination)?

If the position goes unfilled on the first ballot, additional ballots should be held. Incomplete elections must be completed.  You imply that the chairman has the power to appoint people.  Is this actually in your bylaws?  If so, such an appointment would not be for a full term, but only until the election is completed.  It remains unfinished business until completed. If there is someone else who would accept the office if nominated appointed, then there is apparently someone who would accept the office if elected. 

It should be noted that in order to be elected, a candidate must receive a majority vote, that is, must receive a vote on more than half of the ballots that contain at least one vote for Board-Member-at-Large.  That is, if the rules in RONR apply  (see disclaimer below).

Edited January 3, 2023 at 03:19 AM by Gary Novosielski
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[Guest election]

Many thanks Gary!

[Gary Novosielski]

Oops, I said "nominated" when I meant "appointed.  I'll fix that.

Edited January 3, 2023 at 03:19 AM by Gary Novosielski