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Unanimous Vote
Posted by parlyp101 -- Created over 2 years -- Viewed 2136 Times
Can a vote be considered unanimous if a member abstains?
Posted by khardin -- over 2 years
If your organization defines that a unanimous vote be required it should also define what is considered to be a unanimous vote. However, it is generally accepted that an abstention is not a vote and in order for a vote to be unanimous there must be no adverse votes. Since an abstention is not an adverse vote, the vote is unanimous even if a member abstains.