Guest Irene Posted August 24, 2010 at 03:40 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 03:40 PM Is it correct for husband and wife to both be on a ballot for officers and if so, is it okay if they are both elected. Doesn't something like that throw off voting? Is this nepotism?I am talking about an all volunteer club.Comments please? Is there anything in Robert's Rules that addresses this subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted August 24, 2010 at 03:52 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 03:52 PM RONR is silent on all of this. If the voters don't have a problem electing them both, why would a rule book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtcastle Posted August 24, 2010 at 03:55 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 03:55 PM Is this nepotism?No, it's democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irene Posted August 24, 2010 at 05:24 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 05:24 PM No, it's democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 24, 2010 at 05:26 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 05:26 PM You are correct, I never thought of it that way. Democracy rules.I needed this awakening from both of the replies. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Goldsworthy Posted August 24, 2010 at 07:47 PM Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 at 07:47 PM Is it correct for husband and wife to both be on a ballot for officers and if so, is it okay if they are both elected.To which I reply in song:"It's alright, Mama. It's alright by me. It's alright, Mama. That's how it's gonna be."'Cause it's alright."-Elvis Presley, circa 1954Is there anything in Robert's Rules that addresses this subject?RONR contains no qualifications for office.Thus, it is acceptable to vote for two or more people who hold the following relationships, as it violates no parliamentary rule:• Spouses• Siblings• Parent/Child• In-laws• Out-laws• Ex-spouses• Live-in, shack-up, POSSLQsVoters are free to elect:• Nonmembers• Former members• Expelled members• Convicted felons• Prison inmates• Illegal aliens• Hospitalized patients• Left-handed, red-headed strangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Ralph Posted August 25, 2010 at 03:41 PM Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 at 03:41 PM This should be an FAQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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