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16 voting for one not nominated, and for the further reason that a majority of the votes cast (unless there is a by-law, rule, or constitutional provision which provides otherwise) always elects, whether the person so elected has been nominated or not. A second, however, especially when done with a speech, is supposed to add force or weight, particularly in large assemblies. If the nomination is made in the form of a motion, for example, “I move that Mr. A. act as secretary,” said motion should be treated as a nomination only be the chair saying, “Mr. A. is nominated, Are there any other nominations?” Further nominations are not entitled to be first put to a vote, as in case of amendments.

7. A motion to close nominations is in order after every member who so desires has had an opportunity to make his nomination, but not until then. However, the closing of nominations, does not preclude voting for persons not nominated, and, moreover, it is in order at any time between ballots to move to reopen the nominations.