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[topaz]

what is a "vote of no confidence"?

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[jude]

basically people taking a vote on whether or not they think someone is qualified/competent to do the job they're supposed to do. Doesn't result in anything binding in and of itself, but a vote of "no confidence" can spark other measures to remove them/remedy the situation.

[pluckyducky]

Sarah basically answered, but I'll add. The way we used it in BBYO was if an officer wasn't doing their job, wasn't coming to meetings, couldn't be trusted, and a lot of people had "no confidence" in their abilities, you could hold a vote of no confidence, and basically vote them out of office. We never used it when I was in BBYO, but it has been used before.

[topaz]

okay, makes sense. i think Canada just did that, or is talking about doing it? it would work out better if i understood parliamentary government, heh.

[holidygolightly]

it's a parliamentary thing. it's basically an impeachment, only since in parliamentary systems they elect parties instead of people, it would theoretically just result in a switching of head of government, instead of a whole new election.

[topaz]

meaning the same party stays in power, but with a new guy in charge?

[holidygolightly]

pretty much, yeah. it's a far more common process than impeachment since it's not a total overhaul.

[topaz]

makes sense. does there have to be a specific offence (as with impeachment), or just a general "you suck at this"?

[rogue_lyan]

i like my definition:
professional way of saying "you suck, get out of here"

[topaz]

:D

[pluckyducky]

oh parlimentary procedure, what fun you are! We had to learn all about it at leadership camp for BBYO. I guess it will stay with me forever. . . good to know I learned something practical :)