N'siah Guide to Chapter Elections - BBYO

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Monday, April 18, 2011 Unopposed Election: Option 1 If there is only one member caucusing for a position and no other member has accepted a nomination against her, she may be elected on a white ballot (acclamation). This motion needs to be seconded and the N’siah must ask for a dissent. Here is how the motion is presented: YOU SAY: “Is there a motion off the floor to accept (name of candidate) as (chapter)’s (year/term) (position)?” Motion is made. YOU SAY: "Is there a second?" Second to the motion is made. YOU SAY: "Any dissent? Dissent? Dissent? Seeing none, (Name of Person) has been elected as our new (Name of Position)." (You may move into a standing roll call vote if desired) *If there IS a dissent and a vote is called for, the N’siah must then move into a vote. The choice of the vote is either the candidate or abstention. The candidate is elected regardless of the vote however even if every member abstained the majority would just keep getting lowered until it equalled one and it is assumed the candidate would vote for themselves. Unopposed Election: Option 2 You can also elect the position through a regular vote from the beginning instead of going through the motions of passing a motion at all. In this case the voters choices become abstain or vote FOR the candidate. It can be assumed the candidate would vote for themselves however, so the candidate will be elected regardless of the outcome. 16
PLEASE NOTE: • The N’siah votes with the rest of the chapter. • The N’siah counts ballots with the Advisor. If the N’siah is a candidate, this privilege is passed to the S’ganit. • Both an Advisor & Quorum must be present for elections to occur. • Voting on the wrong ballot can either create a new election or count as an abstention. •If the votes do not add up to the total amount, you MUST do a recount/revote. In order to win an election, the candidate must receive the majority of the votes such that they have received more than half of the votes cast by persons legally entitled to vote, excluding abstentions. Do we have a winner? Almost DONE! Make sure girls get quiet and sit down when you return... They will say: Have we been successful in electing a new (chapter)(position) You say: “Bop-a-doo, bop-a-doo. The new (chapter)(position) is (winner’s name).” OR “We have not been successful in electing a new (position). We will have a runoff between (name) and (name). Please vote on the (pick a square) of our ballots.” Regardless of the outcome, there should be NO EMOTION. Once a girl has been successfully elected, say: “We will now move into the election of chapter (next position in board order) . Will all those caucused for the position of chapter (next position) please rise... And repeat .... Monday, April 18, 2011 17
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