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=== Body ===

=== Body ===

This proposal consists of 5 clauses:

This proposal consists of 5 clauses:

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==== 1 ====

:::'''Voting will be done online'''<br>

:::'''Voting will be done online'''<br />

The vote can be proposed by any [[members]] in good standing, and will be put into a '''queue''' until it is '''seconded'''. Any member in good standing can second a motion to vote. When the vote has been seconded, notice will be sent to all current members in good standing, who are then immediately able to vote. The vote ''shall remain open'' for 7 days (168 hours), or the vote shall automatically close once votes sufficient to conclude it with absolute certainty have been tallied.

The vote can be proposed by any [[members]] in good standing, and will be put into a '''queue''' until it is '''seconded'''. Any member in good standing can second a motion to vote. When the vote has been seconded, notice will be sent to all current members in good standing, who are then immediately able to vote. The vote ''shall remain open'' for 7 days (168 hours), or the vote shall automatically close once votes sufficient to conclude it with absolute certainty have been tallied.

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==== 2 ====

:::'''The voting can take many forms.'''<br>

:::'''The voting can take many forms.'''<br />

(secret, open, approval-voting, rank-voting, etc.) which are selectable by the member making the motion. It is important that members reviewing the proposed voting queue examine details of the vote and reject it (by not seconding it and commenting) if they do not feel that it is appropriate.

(secret, open, approval-voting, rank-voting, etc.) which are selectable by the member making the motion. It is important that members reviewing the proposed voting queue examine details of the vote and reject it (by not seconding it and commenting) if they do not feel that it is appropriate.

   

   

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==== 3 ====

:::'''The CTO will oversee the implentation and security of this polling/voting tool.'''<br>

:::'''The CTO will oversee the implentation and security of this polling/voting tool.'''<br />

The CTO doesn't have to write it from scratch or anything, and can certainly solicit input/assistance from the membership, or even just use some prewritten module. The important thing is that the CTO makes sure that it works correctly (every paying member gets one vote). The CTO will ensure that administrative access to the voting mechanism is passed on in the case of resignation of the office or expiration of his/her term.

The CTO doesn't have to write it from scratch or anything, and can certainly solicit input/assistance from the membership, or even just use some prewritten module. The important thing is that the CTO makes sure that it works correctly (every paying member gets one vote). The CTO will ensure that administrative access to the voting mechanism is passed on in the case of resignation of the office or expiration of his/her term.

   

   

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:::'''Members have an obligation to pay attention to votes and polls, and participate / discuss.'''<br>

:::'''Members have an obligation to pay attention to votes and polls, and participate / discuss.'''<br />

They also should also not simply vote "to get it over with," and at least read the arguments in the discussion of a contentous issue. Conversely, issues that are not contentious in the least and are essential to ''getting things done'' should be decided upon quickly.

They also should also not simply vote "to get it over with," and at least read the arguments in the discussion of a contentous issue. Conversely, issues that are not contentious in the least and are essential to ''getting things done'' should be decided upon quickly.

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:::'''This proposal is an initiative and not a law'''<br> This is merely to establish the principles and design guidelines for the voting mechanism to be established. The voting mechanism or method shall not be implemented until the CTO is reasonably satisfied by its effectiveness and security. The mechanism will be subject to further revision and continual updating.

:::'''This proposal is an initiative and not a law'''<br /> This is merely to establish the principles and design guidelines for the voting mechanism to be established. The voting mechanism or method shall not be implemented until the CTO is reasonably satisfied by its effectiveness and security. The mechanism will be subject to further revision and continual updating.

=== Discussion ===

=== Discussion ===

====Arguments For====

==== Arguments For ====

* immediate resolution of non-contentious issues, while still respecting a 7-day limit

* immediate resolution of non-contentious issues, while still respecting a 7-day limit

* voting can be opened up at any time

* voting can be opened up at any time

* clear delegation of administrative oversight to the CTO

* clear delegation of administrative oversight to the CTO

====Arguments Against====

==== Arguments Against ====

* lack of readiness for implementation

* lack of readiness for implementation

:: 1: no, we can simply vote via this email list, even if it only allows for one type of vote (public).

:: 1: no, we can simply vote via this email list, even if it only allows for one type of vote (public).

Previous Deadline: Tuesday 3/24/2009 9pm Central - TABLED AT MEETING

Previous Deadline: Tuesday 3/24/2009 9pm Central - TABLED AT MEETING

NO FUTURE VOTE SET

NO FUTURE VOTE SET

====Votes For====

==== Votes For ====

====Votes Against====

==== Votes Against ====

====Abstaining====

====Abstaining====