Sentences with phrase «decisions by majority vote»

This is why every successful armed force in the world is some flavor of dictatorship, rather than making decisions by majority vote.

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You also need to determine the voting rights of the partners — normally a simple majority vote of the partners decides what happens and what doesn't, but you can agree that important decisions be made by a «supermajority» vote of two - thirds or more of the partnership percentages..

This interpretation of consensus departs from the Church's tradition, in which decisions are made by majority vote or public acclamation.

In contrast, decisions of legislatures and executive officials can be reversed by majority vote — a much easier process, notwithstanding inertia and entrenched political interests.

Most importantly, church assemblies should reclaim their role as representative assemblies chosen to deliberate thoughtfully on significant matters of Christian faith and life, rather than continuing to act as legislatures that reduce everything to stark alternatives and then make hurried decisions by forced choice majority voting.

For one thing, its method of reaching decisions by voting creates the general impression that the majority is right.

Should disagreements occur about what constitutes WHO Code compliance, The National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (NABA REAL) Code Help Center shall be consulted and a decision shall be determined by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

But many parents find that they prefer to make decisions by consensus rather than by simple majority vote.

It therefore beggars belief that we, the British public, were asked to take the «decision - of - a-lifetime» by a simple relative majority vote.

The most obvious mechanism, which House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will set out for the President - elect, will be a Reconciliation Bill by which, because such bills are exempt from filibuster provisions in the Senate, spending and revenue - raising decisions can be driven through not just the House but also the Senate on majoritMajority Leader Mitch McConnell will set out for the President - elect, will be a Reconciliation Bill by which, because such bills are exempt from filibuster provisions in the Senate, spending and revenue - raising decisions can be driven through not just the House but also the Senate on majoritymajority votes.

Libous also declined to say that the decision by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos to allow the same - sex marriage bill to come to the floor for a vote last year — where it passed, thanks to «yes» votes from Saland and McDonald, along with Sens. Mark Grisanti and Jim Alesi — was a bad idea, though he did allow the Republicans knew quite well that the vote would cost them with the conservative grassroots in this election.

The decisions are made as usual - by consensus i.e. simple majority vote.

Even if an election is influenced by a minority it is still a democratic decision; the majority could have voted differently (or voted at all).

The panel recommended «a legislative change that provides for decision by a simple majority of the total voting body.»

«In line with the wishes of the majority of the members of the National Democratic Congress, and in the wake of recommendations made by the election review committee chaired by Dr. Kwesi Botchwey, the National Executive Committee, which is the highest decision - making body after Congress, voted unanimously for the scrapping of the register which was used to conduct our internal elections last year,» Kofi Portuphy said.

According to an order for declaratory judgment which was sent by Rosenblum to a New York state Supreme Court judge on Oct. 17, the mayor will seek to nullify a decision by the Democratic majority of Leon Potok, David Finch and Ilissa Miller on the village board to authorize a ballot referendum that — if passed by public vote on Election Day — would restrict Rosenblum's ability to appoint a village attorney as well as certain land use board members.

A portion of the article reads: «On issues of pure politics, and going by which party appointed them; the way they have historically voted on political issues; and their posture and voting pattern during the Election Petition Case of 2012; and in the case of a non-unanimous decision, the majority of the current panel of the Supreme Court will likely rule in favour of the stance preferred by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in this case and the minority for the stance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).»

Under state law, the vacancy will be filled by a joint vote of the State Assembly and the State Legislature, effectively leaving the decision to Assembly Democrats, who comprise a formidable majority of the 213 - member Legislature.

But after days of contentious discussion capped by a marathon nine - hour closed - door debate on Friday, Republicans came to a fateful decision: The full Senate would be allowed to vote on the bill, the majority leader, Dean G. Skelos, said Friday afternoon, and each member would be left to vote according to his or her conscience.

On issues of pure politics, and going by which party appointed them; the way they have historically voted on political issues; and their posture and voting pattern during the Election Petition Case of 2012; and in the case of a non-unanimous decision, the majority of the current panel of the Supreme Court will likely rule in favour of the stance preferred by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in this case and the minority for the stance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The members of the Council present at a given meeting shall constitute a quorum, and all decisions shall be by a majority vote of the members of the Council present.

A majority of the membership of this Committee shall constitute a quorum, and all decisions shall be by a majority vote of the members present.

Unless otherwise specified, decisions of the Executive Committee shall be made by a majority vote of the members voting.

The decision by the majority of the public who voted in the referendum to leave the European Union had a seismic impact in Westminster and well beyond our shores.

Any decision adverse to the employee shall be made by a majority vote of the full membership of the district school board.

The State Board of Education shall by majority vote accept or reject the decision of the district school board no later than 90 calendar days after an appeal is filed in accordance with State Board of Education rule.

Once the district - level site - based decision - making committee approves a DOI plan with a majority vote in a public meeting, trustees can adopt a plan by a two - thirds vote after the district posts the plan online for 30 days.

Decisions are only made by a majority vote.

If this is not possible, then the decision is taken by qualified majority vote.

First, they have to face the possibility that in the absence of some alternative method of reining in carbon emissions, the EPA will, in the end, be allowed by the courts to proceed with its draconian and expensive regulations, a possibility made more likely by the death of Justice Scalia, who voted with the majority in the Court's 5 - 4 decision to stay the application of EPA rules.

Previous COPs typically end with a series of «decisions» that are accepted by unanimous consensus of the delegates (majority vote does not apply to the climate convention), which sets a high hurdle for what can be accomplished.

Robert Dillon, a spokesman for Republicans on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, told Politico that the decision by Reid, who planned to bring the bill up for a vote without amendments, reflects the fact that «the majority leader can't work in bipartisan manner to help the residents in the Gulf.»

A proposal by the Commission and a decision by the Council by qualified majority voting is likely not taken lightly and there may not be much appetite within those institutions to risk good diplomatic relations for social and environmental protection abroad.

Your Limited Partnership Agreement can include details like: the name, address, and purpose of forming the partnership; whether limited partners have any voting rights regarding the day - to - day business decisions; how decisions will be made (by unanimous vote, majority vote, or majority vote based on percent ownership); the names, percent ownership, and capital contributions of the partners; defined management roles for individual partners; accounting and auditing information; how to transfer or buy out shares; how to dissolve the partnership; and more.

A review of past decisions by CRDN panels revealed, however, that the band had an established history of deciding by majority vote, and that they had incorporated tie - breaking rules into their election statute.

It also strengthened the decision - making mechanisms for the internal market by introducing qualified majority voting for common customs tariffs, free provision of services, free movement of capital, and approximation of national legislation.

The Court of Appeal noted that s. 84 (4) of the General Bylaws of the Alberta Teachers» Association states, «unless otherwise specified the votes or decisions of any committee or panel shall be by majority of those participating in the vote or decision.»

The Tribunal reached its decision in a majority vote and ordered that the case move to a phase regarding the merits of the claims brought by the bondholders.

(a) The decision of the Hearing Panel shall be by a simple majority vote and in writing (Form # E-11, Decision [Ethics], Part Six and the Professional Standards Training Guide) and shall contain findings of fact and a statement of the disciplinary action recommended,decision of the Hearing Panel shall be by a simple majority vote and in writing (Form # E-11, Decision [Ethics], Part Six and the Professional Standards Training Guide) and shall contain findings of fact and a statement of the disciplinary action recommended,Decision [Ethics], Part Six and the Professional Standards Training Guide) and shall contain findings of fact and a statement of the disciplinary action recommended, if any.

The MLS's bylaws specified that a quorum (more than 50 percent of shareholders) must be present for all votes, and then the decision could be made by a majority vote.

The Association shall continue as a Member of the State and National Association, unless by a majority vote of all its REALTOR ® Members, decision is made to withdraw, in which case the State and National Associations shall be notified as least one month in advance of the date designated for the termination of such membership.

Part Four of the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual provides that the decision of the Hearing Panel will be made by a majority vote and will be in writing, containing findings of fact, conclusions, and any discipline proposed.

Any member of the Hearing Panel not voting with the majority may dissent from all or any portion of the findings or decision and may file a dissent in writing with the Professional Standards Administrator for consideration by the Directors at the same time the decision is considered.

The decision of the Hearing Panel shall be by a simple majority vote and in writing (Form # E-11, Decision [Ethics], Part Six and the Professional Standards Training Guide) and shall contain findings of fact and a statement of the disciplinary action recommended,decision of the Hearing Panel shall be by a simple majority vote and in writing (Form # E-11, Decision [Ethics], Part Six and the Professional Standards Training Guide) and shall contain findings of fact and a statement of the disciplinary action recommended,Decision [Ethics], Part Six and the Professional Standards Training Guide) and shall contain findings of fact and a statement of the disciplinary action recommended, if any.