Legal Definitions - open nominations

Definition: Open nominations refer to the process of accepting nominations from the floor during a parliamentary meeting or assembly. This process begins after a motion has been passed.

Example: During a student council meeting, a motion is passed to open nominations for the position of treasurer. Members of the council can then nominate any eligible candidate from the floor, and the nominations will be recorded and considered for the election.

Explanation: Open nominations allow for a democratic and inclusive process of selecting candidates for a position. It gives all members of the assembly an opportunity to nominate someone they believe is qualified for the role, rather than limiting the selection to a predetermined list of candidates.