[EM] election-methods Digest, Vol 19, Issue 4

[Scott Ritchie]

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