change over of officers on election day

[celia]

We had our election by the membership of new board members in June. At our July regularly scheduled board meeting the board will elect their own officers from the now existing new board. This is our first year to elect our own officers rather then having them elected by the membership. How does ROR say we should procede? Our old president will conduct the election and then would it be proper for the new officers to take over right away? I mean would the newly elected president then chair the remainder of the meeting for that day? Our fiscal year goes from July thru June. This seem to me to be the way it should go to give the new officers a full 1 year in office.

[STA]

An officer-elect takes possession of his office immediately upon his election becoming final [RONR p430], that is, results announced and office not immediately declined. Any further delay should be specified in your bylaws.

[Kim Goldsworthy]

We had our election by the membership of new board members in June.

At our July regularly scheduled board meeting the board will elect their own officers from the now existing new board.

Okay.

There are two standard arrangements:

(a.) officers are elected by the general membership

(b.) officers are elected by the board.

You say you are changing over from #a to #b.

This is our first year to elect our own officers rather then having them elected by the membership.

How does ROR say we should proceed?

RONR does not go into detail regarding how #b is to be done.

You'll just have to do it using the ordinary parliamentary rules. - That probably implies, the board will ballot for its officers. - Everybody writes-in their choice for P, for VP, and the rest of the officers.

Our old president will conduct the election and then would it be proper for the new officers to take over right away?

Yes. Right away.

There is no delay, like "at adjournment." Maybe you ought to consider adding the "at adjournment" rule? That is your option. It is a trade-off, like most parliamentary choices, with advantages and disadvantages.

I mean would the newly elected president then chair the remainder of the meeting for that day?

Technically, "No," the changeover is instant and automatic when the balloting (if there is a balloting!) is completed, and assuming no ties or challenges interfere with the swift completion of the results of the balloting.

But, like I already suggested, do consider incorporating the "at adjournment" rule if a mid-meeting swap of leadership leads to chaos and un-preparedness and nervous nellies losing their concentration and new offices feeling lost and rudderless. - Your choice. "If the shoe fits, wear it."

Our fiscal year goes from July thru June.

This seem to me to be the way it should go to give the new officers a full 1 year in office.

There is no necessary relationship between (a.) one's fiscal year; (b.) one's term of office for your set of new officers.

You can ensure a tie between one and the other. But the tie is another option. It is up to you. It is a choice to be made.

[David A Foulkes]

Our old president will conduct the election and then would it be proper for the new officers to take over right away?

Yes. Right away.

There is no delay, like "at adjournment."

I mean would the newly elected president then chair the remainder of the meeting for that day?

Technically, "No," the changeover is instant and automatic when the balloting (if there is a balloting!) is completed

It's probably me (as it so often is) but if the new officers take over right away and the duty of the President is to chair meetings, why would the new President not take over chairing the meeting? Or am I misunderstanding 'Technically, "No"'?

[hmtcastle]

It's probably me (as it so often is) but if the new officers take over right away and the duty of the President is to chair meetings, why would the new President not take over chairing the meeting? Or am I misunderstanding 'Technically, "No"'?

I think, technically, no is, technically, yes.

[jstackpo]

Nothing technical about it.

But... the "takeover" occurs when the new president is declared elected (by the - at the time - sitting president) not when the "balloting is complete".

Then there is a wrestling match for the gavel - undignified, but quite amusing.

[celia]

Nothing technical about it.

But... the "takeover" occurs when the new president is declared elected (by the - at the time - sitting president) not when the "balloting is complete".

Then there is a wrestling match for the gavel - undignified, but quite amusing.

[celia]

I think I shall let the new and the standing president fight it out and I will quit worring about it. I do so appreciate all your comments and advice.After all I am running for first vice president with no one running against me. I am a shoe in with no real responsibilities unless we get a slacker for president that rarely shows up. We do have one of those running but he is not likely to get elected.We have a wonderful 2nd choice.