As we get closer to the BRCA AGM we have created a short guide
You can download the guide here:
How to Count Votes:
1.Proposal for change of the Association Constitution shall require a two thirds majority of members present at an AGM conference.
2.Proposal for change of the Association General Rule shall require a two-thirds majority of members present at an AGM conference.
3.Elections of all officers (including Section officers) shall be decided as follows:
(a) For one candidate only: A simple majority vote of those members present, abstentions not considered.
(b) For two candidates only: A simple majority vote of those members present, abstentions not considered.
(c) For more than two candidates: First: Vote taken for all candidates.
Then: A second vote including only the two candidates with the highest votes. This will be decided by a simple majority, abstentions not considered.
4.Proposals for change to Construction and Procedure Rules within Section conferences shall require an overall majority (min. 51%) of those members present.
How to Count Votes:
Ensure you know the number of Voters eligible. Take Votes For, Against and Abstentions. Really important: Ensure abstention votes are counted and noted.
Example a) – 50 eligible Members Present and the room votes :- 21 For, 20 against, 9 abstain. Proposal fails
Example b) – 50 eligible Members Present and the room votes :- 26 For, 23 against, 1 abstain. Proposal Passes
In the two examples it looks at a glance like they should both pass, as there is a majority for, however our constitution states that it’s “Members Present”. So to win the vote (Pass the proposal) the vote needs to be a MAJORITY OF PRESENT Voters.
The Maths: Total voters (TV) 50, needs a majority of members present, > 51% of TV to be successful so needs 25+
Room* includes those online voting during an Hybrid meeting
You can down load the guide here: