How are elections counted, and what happens if there is a tie?

• A. Counted by secretary, then separately by the Historian. Majority wins, if a tie occurs then highest attendance rate wins.
• B. Occurs twice a year during november and april chapter meetings. For semester long terms.
• C. All frat activity will be legal, Golden rule will apply to the creation and revision of constitution, Majority defined as more than 50%.
• D. Represent the varied perspectives of the biological sciences, encourage all classes and creeds to join and broaden our horizons.

Answer: (A)

Elections are counted with accountability and a clear rule for resolving ties. Having the secretary tally the votes provides an official record, and having the Historian verify the tally adds an independent check to prevent errors or bias. A majority wins means someone must receive more than half of all votes to take the office. When a tie occurs, a predefined tie-break rule decides the outcome. In this case, the winner is the one with the highest attendance rate, tying leadership to demonstrated participation. This encourages consistent involvement and ensures the elected person has shown commitment to the group. Other options describe unrelated procedures that don’t explain how votes are counted or how ties are handled.