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policies:elections [2015/12/29 01:48]
Geoff Nicholson [STV & Droop] 		policies:elections [2024/10/07 05:06] (current)
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 PREFACE: PREFACE:
  
-Per the [[policies:election_policy|Bylaws - Appendix B]], elections at Quelab are overseen by the Vice President, and conducted by a Board of Canvass.  This manual will provide the procedures for conducting an election.+Per the [[policies:election_policy-010514|Bylaws - Appendix B]], elections at Quelab are overseen by the Vice President, and conducted by a Board of Canvass.  This manual will provide the procedures for conducting an election.
  
 The annual membership meeting where the board election is held is a requirement of membership of Quelab.  In order for the vote to be considered valid, at least 53% of the members must vote, either in person, or electronically. The annual membership meeting where the board election is held is a requirement of membership of Quelab.  In order for the vote to be considered valid, at least 53% of the members must vote, either in person, or electronically.
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       * Persons eligible for election include those willing and able to serve a two year term       * Persons eligible for election include those willing and able to serve a two year term
         * Are over the age of eighteen (the age of majority in New Mexico)         * Are over the age of eighteen (the age of majority in New Mexico)
-        * Support the [[:policies:bylaws|Objectives and Purposes  of Quelab]]+        * Support the [[policies:bylaws-010514|Objectives and Purposes  of Quelab]]
         * Candidates will be asked to prepare a short biography for press release         * Candidates will be asked to prepare a short biography for press release
       * Nominations are closed, and the slate of candidates is presented       * Nominations are closed, and the slate of candidates is presented
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 ===== Election Procedures ===== ===== Election Procedures =====
 ==== Opening Nominations ==== ==== Opening Nominations ====
-In the case of a regular election, the Board of Directors shall set an election date that gives the Vice President at least thirty-five days to solicit nominations for new directors, and to confirm the nominees.   
-A Selection Taskforce is called by the Vice President to confirm the nominees. Per the bylaws, the directors of Quelab need not be members, they just have to be over eighteen, support Quelab's mission, and are willing and able to serve a full two-year term.   
  
-A call for nominations shall be given to the members with a deadline of five days before the election date.  Nominees shall be contacted to verify their willingness and ability to serve if elected, and asked to provide a short biographical statement for publication in a press release and slate of candidates announcement.  Once the nomination period has closed, the Selection Task force shall deliver the slate of confirmed nominees for publication.+In the case of a regular election, the Board of Directors shall set an election date that gives the Vice President (or their designee) at least thirty-five days to solicit nominations for new directors, and to confirm the nominees.   A Selection Task Force is called by the Vice President to confirm the nominees. Per the bylaws, the directors of Quelab need not be members, they just have to be over eighteen, support [[policies:bylaws-010514#section_2_specific_objectives_and_purposes|Quelab's mission]], and are willing and able to serve a full two-year term. 
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 +A call for nominations shall be given to the members with a deadline of five days before the election date.  Nominees shall be contacted to verify their willingness and ability to serve if elected, and asked to provide a short biographical statement for publication in a press release and slate of candidates announcement.  Once the nomination period has closed, the Selection Task Force shall deliver the slate of confirmed nominees for publication.
  
 ==== Election Event ==== ==== Election Event ====
-While the nominations are being solicited, an event shall be planned on the election date, to host the in-person election, and the final announcement of the results.   This should be an off-site event, with food, drink, and entertainment (a perk of membership).  Invitations will be sent to members who are in good standing (have signed their waiver, attended orientation, and not be behind in their dues) and the event will be open only to members and candidates, and guests.+ 
 +While the nominations are being solicited, an event shall be planned on the election date, to host the in-person election, and the final announcement of the results.   This should be an off-site event, with food, drink, and entertainment (a perk of membership).  Invitations will be sent to members who are in good standing (have signed their waiver, attended orientation, and not behind on their dues) in the month the event is to be held and the event will be open only to members, candidates, and guests.
  
 ==== Election Period ==== ==== Election Period ====
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 The ballots and the tally sheet will be retained for a period of ninety days in a sealed envelope, and barring any challenges will be discarded after that period has elapsed. The ballots and the tally sheet will be retained for a period of ninety days in a sealed envelope, and barring any challenges will be discarded after that period has elapsed.
  
-==== STV & [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droop_quota|Droop]] ====+==== STV & Droop ====
  
-The number of votes required to gain a seat on the board shall be as follows:+The number of votes required to gain a seat on the board shall use the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droop_quota|Droop]] formula:
  
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 Ballots cast for candidates who receive more votes than needed to win will have their subsequent vote rankings used to boost their other choices. Ballots cast for candidates who receive more votes than needed to win will have their subsequent vote rankings used to boost their other choices.
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