CP CP Elections & Nominations 2

Question 1

The primary purpose of a nominating committee is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and recruit qualified candidates for each office

Answer

The nominating committee identifies, recruits, and presents qualified candidates to ensure competitive and capable slates for each office.

Question 2

Under RONR, can a member of the nominating committee be nominated for office?

Accepted Answer

Yes, without any restriction

Answer

RONR places no restriction on nominating committee members being nominated; however, bylaws may impose such a restriction.

Question 3

A 'plurality' vote elects in an election when:

Accepted Answer

The bylaws specifically authorize election by plurality

Answer

Plurality voting only applies when the bylaws or a specific rule of order expressly authorizes it; otherwise a majority is required.

Question 4

If ballots are destroyed before a recount is demanded, the likely parliamentary result is:

Accepted Answer

The result stands but a recount is impossible

Answer

Destruction of ballots before any demand for recount means the announced result stands, as there is no basis to overturn it.

Question 5

When elections are conducted by mail ballot, quorum requirements:

Accepted Answer

Do not apply because the meeting is not in session

Answer

Mail ballots are not conducted at a meeting, so quorum requirements—which apply to in-session meetings—do not govern mail ballot elections.

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