On Sat, 2006-01-14 at 23:00 -0800, Dave Ketchum wrote: > Robert's Rules is worth a review, for it discusses various choices and > explains why some are smarter than others. > > Here, with the problem as presented, Robert's recommends ignoring the > abstentions and declaring a win by the ayes. As noted below, counting > abstentions as nos prevents members indicating the neutrality they may > feel. > > DWK
It should be noted that Robert's Rules DO prevent abstentions on procedural motions, and on substantive motions (such as passing a resolution) they are counted the same as not being present. This makes sense, as anyone can "abstain" anyway by simply refusing roll call. -Scott Ritchie ---- election-methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
