Patrol Elections.... In case of a tie?

[AquilaNegra2]

What happens in a Patrol election in case of a tie? Does the same thing happen for SPL as for a patrol?

[FrankJ]

Fortunately BSA does not dictate how elections are carried out. For patrols & patrol size troops I would try to to get the scouts to come to a consensus with an impartial facilitator saying as little as possible. For SPL we always have a run off with the top two candidates.

[kwildman]

We typically use the run off system as well. We give each candidate another couple of minutes to discuss why they are running for the position.

[Ursus Snorous Roarus]

anyone have a coin?

[smtroop168]

Let the boys figure it out and the SPL can be the final decision maker.

Or use Rock, Paper, Scissors as described in the G2SS.

[AquilaNegra2]

So there is no direction? My son and I both though we remembered reading that it was the SPL's decision, but now don't remember where.

Can't come to a consensus. Dead even every time. Not good.

[smtroop168]

BSA will never get that far into the weeds to provide the guidance you're looking for. The SPL decides and move on. Gives all a good Leadership lesson learned