JimHanus Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:01 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:01 PM In this scenario with 6 voters, does the vote pass:3 - yea1- nea2 - abstainThanks!Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:07 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:07 PM In this scenario with 6 voters, does the vote pass:3 - yea1- nea2 - abstainThanks!JimYes, assuming that this motion required a majority. A majority is more than half of those present and voting.There were four present and voting; 3 in favor, which is more than half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHanus Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:09 PM Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:09 PM Yes, a majority was required. Are the 2 abstains not considered yea or nea? They don't count in the number of legal votes cast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:11 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:11 PM Yes, a majority was required. Are the 2 abstains not considered yea or nea? They don't count in the number of legal votes cast?Abstentions are not votes. If a member abstains, they have decided not to vote, and as in this case do not count at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:11 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:11 PM Yes, a majority was required. Are the 2 abstains not considered yea or nea? They don't count in the number of legal votes cast?See FAQ #6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHanus Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:26 PM Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:26 PM If it is not indicated whether it a majority of legal votes cast, or majority of voting members, does one supersede the other or is one the default?Thanks for the info!Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:34 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:34 PM If it is not indicated whether it a majority of legal votes cast, or majority of voting members, does one supersede the other or is one the default?Thanks for the info!JimA majority vote (unqualified) is more than half of the votes cast by persons legally entitled to vote, excluding blanks or abstentions at a regular or properly called meeting with a quorum present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHanus Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:38 PM Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 05:38 PM Thank you.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted July 14, 2010 at 06:39 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 06:39 PM When the Chair position asks for a motion and a second, shouldn't he/she also ask for any discussion before the vote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Foulkes Posted July 14, 2010 at 06:44 PM Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 at 06:44 PM When the Chair position asks for a motion and a second, shouldn't he/she also ask for any discussion before the vote?Johnny - it would be a good idea to start a new topic with your question, so answers to the original question don't get all muddled up, okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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