Post by ElectionBuddy

Ever heard the phrase “elected by acclamation” during a board meeting and wondered what it actually means? 🤔   When only one highly-qualified candidate is nominated for an open board seat, running a full ballot process isn't always necessary. Election by acclamation allows members to show their approval through a simple voice vote, saving your organization time and resources.   However, before you skip the ballot, there are a few important steps to follow: 🔸 Check Your Bylaws: Some organizations strictly require a secret ballot, even for uncontested seats. 🔸 Confirm Nominations: The chair must ensure there are no additional nominations from the floor before calling for an acclamation. 🔸 Embrace Efficiency: When allowed, acclamations are a fantastic, cost-effective way to smoothly onboard uncontested leaders.   Curious how this process works in formal parliamentary procedure? Read our blog post to ensure your next uncontested election goes off without a hitch: https://lnkd.in/gQ4dc8u5   #UncontestedElection #AssociationManagement #BoardOfDirectors #BoardElections #OnlineVoint #ElectronicVoting #AcclamationVote