Change Urizen voting
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<ic> Proposal for changes to the Urizen voting method for senators in the event of a draw.<br>Should more than two candidates be standing then the candidate with the lowest voting strength will conceded with their votes being recast.<br> | <ic> Proposal for changes to the Urizen voting method for senators in the event of a draw.<br>Should more than two candidates be standing then the candidate with the lowest voting strength will conceded with their votes being recast.<br>Should it be a draw with no lowest candidate then those previously unable to vote would be granted a voting strength of one.</ic> | ||
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* Attempting to give a vote in the Urizen elections to non-ritualists is unconstitutional. This was struck down by magistrates. | * Attempting to give a vote in the Urizen elections to non-ritualists is unconstitutional. This was struck down by magistrates. | ||
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In the case of a tie, all save the top two candidates are eliminated and the election is re-run. If the deadlock continues, the election is tied and nobody is elected to the position. | In the case of a tie, all save the top two candidates are eliminated and the election is re-run. If the deadlock continues, the election is tied and nobody is elected to the position. | ||
Revision as of 21:34, 9 September 2013
Proposal for changes to the Urizen voting method for senators in the event of a draw.
Should more than two candidates be standing then the candidate with the lowest voting strength will conceded with their votes being recast.
Should it be a draw with no lowest candidate then those previously unable to vote would be granted a voting strength of one.
Should more than two candidates be standing then the candidate with the lowest voting strength will conceded with their votes being recast.
Should it be a draw with no lowest candidate then those previously unable to vote would be granted a voting strength of one.
Overview
- This motion is in two parts; the first part addresses concerns over resolving ties during Senatorial elections.
- The second part gives a vote to those who cannot vote in Urizen senatorial elections.
- Passed unanimously.
- Advised by the Civil Service that the motion may have constitutional implications, or require the agreement of the egregore of Urizen.
Date
- Passed Spring 377YE (Event Two 2013).
Cost
- None
Progress
- Ongoing
Legal Ramifications
- The civil service has clarified the procedure for resolving ties during senatorial elections.
- Attempting to give a vote in the Urizen elections to non-ritualists is unconstitutional. This was struck down by magistrates.
Election Clarification
In the case of a tie, all save the top two candidates are eliminated and the election is re-run. If the deadlock continues, the election is tied and nobody is elected to the position.