Question: Election process

After an election by acclamation takes place in a meeting, can a member reopen nominations later on in that same meeting?

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Liz L writes:
Hi,
We looked into this and based on this definition of "election by acclamation," it looks like a group can't reopen elections in this situation.

The most frequent type of acclamation is a voice vote, in which the voting group is asked who favors and who opposes the proposed candidate. In the event of a lack of opposition, the candidate is considered elected. In parliamentary procedure, acclamation is a form of unanimous consent.

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Liz from PTO Today

The most frequent type of acclamation is a voice vote, in which the voting group is asked who favors and who opposes the proposed candidate. In the event of a lack of opposition, the candidate is considered elected. In parliamentary procedure,acclamation is a form of unanimous consent