Not enough Votes

[Guest Mithr]

We are scheduled to have elections for officer positions but no one will be on the ballot for President. Of those nominated, no one was interested. What is the process from here? How can we hold an election without anyone on the ballot for President?

[Gary Novosielski]

We are scheduled to have elections for officer positions but no one will be on the ballot for President. Of those nominated, no one was interested. What is the process from here? How can we hold an election without anyone on the ballot for President?

Use a blank ballot, and have people write in the name of someone they want to be president.

A majority is required for election.

And if nobody at all is willing to be president it may be time to think about dissolving the organization.

[Josh Martin]

And if nobody at all is willing to be president it may be time to think about dissolving the organization.

Or consider amending the Bylaws to lessen the duties of the President.

[Gary Novosielski]

Or consider amending the Bylaws to lessen the duties of the President.

But don't be tempted to create "co"-presidents. You'll be sorry.

On the other hand, adding a numbered vice-president or two can be helpful.