0167 - VOTING

All motions shall require for adoption a simple majority vote of those present and voting, except as provided by statute, these bylaws, or parliamentary authority. Upon the demand of any member of the Governing Board, the vote shall be recorded by roll call.

Unless a specified number of affirmative votes is required, an abstention shall be recorded and deemed to consent to the outcome of the voting. In situations in which a tie vote occurs and abstentions have been cast, the motion shall fail for lack of a majority.

All actions requiring a vote can be conducted by voice vote or show of hands unless a roll-call vote is requested or required. A Governing Board member shall be physically present at the meeting to vote. Each vote and abstention shall be recorded. Proxy voting is prohibited.

The Treasurer/CFO shall be responsible for advising the Governing Board as to the number of votes needed for the adoption of any motion upon the consultation of legal counsel as needed.

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