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Board spelling out ranked‑choice and tie‑break rules for appointing District 3 member
Summary
The adopted resolution requires preference voting or ranked‑choice tabulation depending on the number of nominees and specifies tie‑break protocols, including dropping lowest vote‑getter(s) and, if necessary after a second round, deciding between final two candidates by coin flip.
Resolution 2024‑0050, as amended, sets distinct voting procedures depending on the number of nominated candidates. If three or fewer nominees are put forward, the clerk will call the roll and each board member will state a preferred applicant; a candidate who receives a majority of preference votes becomes the appointee. In the event of a tie among top candidates, the resolution requires dropping the lowest candidate and retaking preference votes among the remaining two, with a second round of discussion and a second vote if necessary.
If more than three candidates are nominated, the Board will use written ranked‑choice ballots and recess while the clerk, district staff and a person knowledgeable in ranked‑choice voting tabulate results; the Board will post ranked‑choice sheets and calculations after the meeting. The resolution also records that if a tie persists after the second round between the two finalists, the selection shall be made by coin flip.
