[Lnc-business] 2014 Convention Committee Voting Procedure

[Starchild]

Geoff,

	The reporting aspect of the elections does not appear to be fleshed out in the procedure you've outlined below. I would suggest clarifying that results for the vote on each committee will be announced by the secretary, and the ballots counted in that election displayed for public viewing for an ample length of time, prior to moving on to voting to populate the next committee. In addition to being in keeping with holding open and transparent elections, this should will help us avoid electing the same people to multiple committees, which is undesirable given the limited number of slots relative to the number of people interested in serving. Of course the tallying of ballots should also be done by the secretary in full view of anyone wishing to observe the process.

Love & Liberty,
                                 ((( starchild )))
At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee


On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:49 AM, Geoffrey Neale wrote:

> I have “fleshed out” what I intend to do.  Enjoy.  Feedback is welcome.
>  
> Geoffrey Neale
 
>> I intend to use the following procedure:
>> 	• There will be separate printed ballots for each committee election.
>> 	• Staff and the Secretary shall determine that all nominees are eligible (sustaining members), and also designate their affiliate of record, which will be printed on the ballots.
>> 	• Each voting LNC Member will submit their ballot directly to the Secretary.
>> 	• Each voting LNC member will print their name legibly on their submitted ballots.
>> 	• All submitted ballots will first be verified for complying with the established procedures (noted below). Rejected ballots will be returned to the LNC member for correction. Failure to correct the ballot to comply with the procedure will result in the ballot being spoiled, and not counted.
>> 	• Regional Alternates may submit ballots, but their ballots will not be recorded, tabulated or reported unless their Regional Representative fails to submit a proper ballot.
>> 	• Close of voting on the committees will be determined by a vote of the LNC. The date and time shall be set as part of the agenda.
>> 	• Ballots submitted past the vote by the LNC to close voting will not be recognized.
>> 	• In each election, the nominee that receives the highest number of votes will be appointed as the interim chair of that committee. In case of a tie, the person with the highest alphabetical last name shall be appointed.
>> 	• In cases of ties for the last position on any committee, a subsequent “runoff” election will be held including only those nominees that tied.
>> 
>> Platform Committee (20 Members)
>> Bylaws specify that there will be one member from each of the top ten affiliates, chosen by the affiliate. The top ten affiliates from the 2012 convention based upon delegate allocation were (in descending order): California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Illinois, Michigan and Georgia.
>> Ten members are chosen by the LNC, but no more than five can be from the top ten affiliates.
>> 	• The ballot presented to the LNC shall be split into two sections: nominees from the Top 10 and all others. Each section will be ordered by last name then first name.
>> 	• Each LNC member may vote for up to ten nominees, but will not vote for more than five (5) from the Top 10 Affiliate section.
>> 	• The ten elected members will be determined by total vote count, subject to the Bylaw restriction on Top Ten Affiliate membership.
>> 
>> Credentials Committee (10 Members)
>> Bylaws specify that there will be one member from each of the top five affiliates, chosen by the affiliate. The top five affiliates from the 2012 convention based upon delegate allocation were (in descending order): California, Texas, Florida, Ohio and New York.
>> Five members are chosen by the LNC.
>> 	• The ballot presented to the LNC will comprise a single section, which will be ordered by last name then first name.
>> 	• Each LNC member may vote for up to five nominees.
>> 	• The five elected members will be determined by total vote count.
>> 
>> Bylaws Committee (10 Members)
>> Bylaws specify that the LNC selects all Bylaws Committee members, but no more than five can be LNC members.
>> 	• The ballot presented to the LNC shall be split into two sections: LNC members and all others. Each section will be ordered by last name then first name.
>> 	• Each LNC member may vote for up to ten nominees, but will not vote for more than five (5) from the LNC Member section.
>> 	• The ten elected members will be determined by total vote count, subject to the Bylaw restriction of five LNC members.

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