CP Elections & Nominations Flashcards

Which method of nomination requires no formal motion or second and is completed instantly?

Answer: Nominations by acclamation

Nomination by acclamation occurs when there is only one candidate and the assembly votes to elect that person without further process.

When does a member's term of office officially begin after election?

Answer: At the close of the meeting where elected

Unless the bylaws specify otherwise, an officer's term begins at the close of the meeting at which the election takes place.

A nominating committee's report should be presented as:

Answer: A list of nominees with no motion required

The nominating committee presents a list of nominees; this is not a motion—floor nominations are still in order after the report.

If no candidate receives a majority in a ballot election, the correct procedure is to:

Answer: Hold additional ballots until a majority is achieved

When a majority is required, voting continues in successive rounds until one candidate achieves majority, unless bylaws provide otherwise.

Which of the following statements about write-in candidates is correct under RONR?

Answer: Write-ins count if the member is eligible and the ballot is otherwise valid

Under RONR, a write-in vote is valid if the person is eligible for the office and the ballot is properly cast, even without prior nomination.

When an elected officer resigns, the typical procedure for filling the vacancy is:

Answer: The assembly elects a replacement at the next regular meeting

Unless bylaws specify otherwise, a vacancy is filled by election at the next regular meeting, though interim appointment by the board is common practice if authorized.