Voting out a member

[Guest Libby Wright]

I was wondering if anyone had clarification on what the voting process looks like for voting out a cabinet member. Our by-laws do not state weather it is a ballot or a raise of hand for the vote. Does it also make a difference if a person requests a voting style. 

[Josh Martin]

On 3/6/2023 at 12:44 PM, Guest Libby Wright said:

I was wondering if anyone had clarification on what the voting process looks like for voting out a cabinet member.

What do your bylaws say concerning this matter generally? And what exactly are these "cabinet members?" Are they similar to board members or officers?

Another important question - is a 2/3 vote required for removal?

On 3/6/2023 at 12:44 PM, Guest Libby Wright said:

Our by-laws do not state weather it is a ballot or a raise of hand for the vote.

Generally, the default manner in which a vote is taken is to first take a voice vote. If this is inconclusive, the chair then proceeds to take a rising vote, followed by a counted rising vote if that is also inconclusive.

If a 2/3 vote is required, however, then you start with a rising vote, because it's difficult to guess if 2/3 has been achieved based on a voice vote.

A show of hands vote is often used as a substitute for a voice vote in a small assembly.

On 3/6/2023 at 12:44 PM, Guest Libby Wright said:

Does it also make a difference if a person requests a voting style. 

A member may move that the vote be taken by a different method, such as by a ballot vote. A majority vote is required for adoption.