Guest Carol Posted January 10, 2024 at 04:51 PM Report Share Posted January 10, 2024 at 04:51 PM Is there a need for a formal vote when only one candidate is running for a position that has one vacancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Katz Posted January 10, 2024 at 05:12 PM Report Share Posted January 10, 2024 at 05:12 PM If the bylaws call for a balloted vote, one must be held. Otherwise, the chair will declare the single nominee elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carol Posted January 10, 2024 at 05:21 PM Report Share Posted January 10, 2024 at 05:21 PM Thank you for the answer. Is there a section of the rule book that I can quote from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted January 10, 2024 at 05:54 PM Report Share Posted January 10, 2024 at 05:54 PM Yes, RONR 12th ed. 46:40. 46:40 If only one person is nominated and the bylaws do not require that a ballot vote be taken, the chair, after ensuring that, in fact, no members present wish to make further nominations, simply declares that the nominee is elected, thus effecting the election by unanimous consent or “acclamation.” The motion to close nominations cannot be used as a means of moving the election of the candidate in such a case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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