Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in this chapter, the caucus shall establish the caucus rules of procedure. The chairman or an individual designated by the chairman shall break any tie vote that occurs in the caucus.
(b) If a quorum required under the rules of a meeting held under this chapter is not present, the county chairman or an individual designated by the county chairman shall fill the vacancy that exists in the local office or school board office.