Tie Vote

[rselle]

We just completed the vote count for our executive board members all but one won by a large margin. We mailed out ballots and they were returned by mail. we had a tie vote for president we did a recount and confirmed it was a tie. what is the procedure for a tie vote for president ?, our bylaws are clear that if it is not covered Roberts Rules and a tie is not covered. Thank you

[Kim Goldsworthy]

What is the procedure for a tie vote for president?

The solution is: "round two."

Whenever there is a tie (i.e., no winner), then the normal step is to conduct another round of balloting.

There is no tie-break mechanism in Robert's Rules of Order. Or, rather, the only tie-break mechanism is to re-vote.

Granted, circumstances (an annual general meeting, for example) might imply that no round two will be possible.

[Rev Ed]

For elections, a tie vote requires a re-vote. For any other issue, a tie vote is the same as defeating a motion.