Question:
Under Roberts Rules, can a president vote on a motion? Our president will not make motions, second or vote. He says presidents cannot vote.
– Dianne
Answer:
Under Robert’s Rules of Order, the president can vote on motions. According to theĀ website of Robert’s Rules:
“No, it is not true that the president can vote only to break a tie. If the president is a member of the voting body, he or she has exactly the same rights and privileges as all other members have, including the right to make motions, to speak in debate, and to vote on all questions. So, in meetings of a small board (where there are not more than about a dozen board members present), and in meetings of a committee, the presiding officer may exercise these rights and privileges as fully as any other member. However, the impartiality required of the presiding officer of any other type of assembly (especially a large one) precludes exercising the rights to make motions or speak in debate while presiding, and also requires refraining from voting except (i) when the vote is by ballot, or (ii) whenever his or her vote will affect the result.”
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