FCCLA Parli Pro 76-100

How are nominations from the floor made?

• A member calls out, "I nominate Mr. X"

• A member is recognized by the chair and states, "I nominate Mr. X"

• A member rises and states, "I nominate Mr. X" There must be a second

How are nominations from the floor closed?

• A member must make a motion and the group votes on it

• The chair declares the nominations closed by saying, "Nominations are now closed

• The chair says, “Are there any further nominations? (Pause) If not, nominations are closed."

How should nominating committee members be chosen?

• By election

• Chosen by the president

• Chosen by the board of directors

If there is only one candidate and the organization's bylaws required a ballot vote for an election:

• The chair may declare the nominee elected by acclamation

• The secretary may cast the electing ballot

• A ballot vote must be conducted

Writes-in votes may:

• Not be permitted under any circumstances

• Be cast for any eligible person

• Be cast only for persons who are nominated

During an election, if a newly elected candidate is absent, when is the election final?

• When the chair announces the result if the candidate previously consented to serve

• When the chair notifies the candidate who previously consented to serve and he consents

• When all candidates are notified whether present or absent

When does a candidate take office?

• As soon as the election becomes final unless the bylaws specify another time

• Whenhe or she is installed unless the bylaws specify another time

• At the next meeting unless the bylaws specify another time

If a federal, state, or local law conflicts with an organization's rules:

• The organization must go to court to resolve the issue

• The law supersedes any conflicting provision in the organization's rules

• The organization must follow their own rules

The highest level of rules contained in a document of the organization is called

• Special rules of order

• Bylaws

• Standing rules

When a group needs to vary the rules from those in the parliamentary authority:

• It must amend its bylaws

• It may adopt special rules

• It may adopt standing rules