is debate allowed in proceedings to elect positions described in an

[Robert]

association's constitution? A general assembly is holding a meeting to determine whether to re-elect a staff member (as required by the Constitution. Is the issue of the re-election debatable?

 

[E-ma]

That would depend on the associations constitution.
It could say that a vote be taken first & then if not unanimous there will be a debate next OR notification to hold debate at next meeting OR several debates. There's so many different ways that an association can write up the articles of constitution. You'd need a copy of the constitution for your answer.