In keeping with the public nature of the meeting, votes by the board, except those required by law to be roll call, shall be voice vote of “yes” or “no” unless a board member requests a roll call vote. An affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast, excluding abstentions, is sufficient to adopt a motion unless a higher percentage of affirmative votes is required by law or board policy.
It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to publicly announce the vote and record the vote of each board member in the minutes of the board meetings. The minutes should be written so that a reader can determine how each board member present at the meeting voted on each issue.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 21, 279.1-.2 (2010).
1982 Op. Att'y Gen. 162.
1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 167.
Cross Reference:
208 Ad Hoc Committees
210 Board of Directors' Meetings
210.8 Board Meeting Agenda
212 Closed Sessions
Approved July 2000 Reviewed June/July 2016 Revised