Can a parliamentarian open the floor for nominations?

PARLIAMENTARIAN reads: Bylaws Article “Nominations and Elections”, “Elections” section PRESIDENT: The chair will now open the floor for nominations. The floor is now open for nominations for president. The chair recognizes the person making the nominations.

Is the floor open for nominations for President?

The floor is now open for nominations for president. (pause and wait for any nominations) PRESIDENT (If there are NO nominations from the floor, use the following): “Hearing none, the chair declares nominations closed.

What happens if there is more than one nomination from the floor?

IF THERE IS MORE THAN ONE NOMINATION FROM THE FLOOR: PRESIDENT: “Hearing no other nominations, the chair declares the nominations closed for President.

Can a chair continue to count the ballots?

If there is no objection, while the tellers committee is counting the ballots, the Chair will continue with the other business/announcements.” (You cannot continue with elections as the person not selected as President may want to run for another position)

What happens if there is no nomination from the floor?

If someone is not willing to serve, the committee needs to meet again and find another candidate. If no candidate is found, the committee can leave that slot open for nominations from the floor. Or, they can tell members publicly that they do not have a nominee for a certain office; this allows members to volunteer.

How are nominations taken at a condo board meeting?

If “nominations are taken from the floor” then eligible candidates will be discovered at the beginning of the meeting. (Essentially any owner that is eligible and willing to be on the board can raise their hand and becoming a candidate) These candidates are then written on the ballots so that owners can cast their votes.