The best vote for a parliamentary officer is no vote at all. I think that's what needs to be achieved through the consultations, where there is massive support for an officer, confidence expressed.
I had the privilege of serving not only as Clerk of the House but as Privacy Commissioner at a time of crisis in the privacy commission, and it was unanimous decisions of the party. I did say to the Governor in Council at the time that if it was not unanimous, I would not serve.