CP CP Elections & Nominations

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Nominations by acclamation

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Nominations from the floor

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Nominations by a committee

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Nominations by ballot

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

At the close of the meeting where elected

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At the start of the next fiscal year

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Immediately upon announcement of the vote

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When the secretary records it in the minutes

Question 3

A nominating committee's report should be presented as:

Accepted Answer

A list of nominees with no motion required

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A motion to elect each nominee

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An amendment to the bylaws

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A resolution for immediate adoption

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Hold additional ballots until a majority is achieved

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Declare the plurality winner elected

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Eliminate the top vote-getter

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Appoint the chair to decide

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Write-ins are never allowed on official ballots

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Write-ins require prior nomination to be valid

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Write-ins apply only to general elections, not organizational ones

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The assembly elects a replacement at the next regular meeting

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The nominating committee automatically selects a replacement

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The board appoints a replacement until the next election

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The vice president assumes permanent tenure