jheiskan@welho.com wrote
I agree that it wouldn't be mischaracterization to call Eriks and Florences competition a virtual dead heat.
I might modify mavs suggestion though. As there is a potential problem of vote ties if one trustee or another cannot participate in board votes (if any); why not hold Eric as a substitute trustee (assuming he is willing). Attending all meetings, and being a voting trustee on those occasions that only four of the trustees can be in on the meeting. I do not know how feasible this would be in regard the laws and bylaws; so if that would not be feasible, in that case mavs suggestion sounds quite as good, even though perhaps suffering from the possibility of tied votes; which might have to be addressed.
The bylaws say that the Board can do whatever it wants. However an ad-hoc interpretation of the voting results after the vote has concluded would hardly fill me with confidence. If you want a 6th board member, have another vote, with well-defined rules.
-- Tim Starling