[Lnc-business] 2014 Convention Committee Voting Procedure

Sun Mar 10 19:26:24 EDT 2013

	You think it would take a week to tabulate 170 votes (17 people each voting for up to 10 candidates)? It seems to me this could be done in less than 30 minutes. What am I missing here?

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

On Mar 10, 2013, at 4:03 PM, Geoffrey Neale wrote:

> I suggest you read what I wrote, because what you are asking for would take
> about a week if we wait for one vote to be tabulated before moving on to
> voting on the next.
> 
> I can, however, ask that any person nominated for more than one committee be
> identified on the ballots, so that the LNC can keep that fact in mind when
> voting FOR ALL THREE COPMMITTEES at the same time.
> 
> Geoffrey Neale
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lnc-business [mailto:lnc-business-bounces at hq.lp.org] On Behalf Of
> Starchild
> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:47 PM
> To: lnc-business at hq.lp.org
> Subject: Re: [Lnc-business] 2014 Convention Committee Voting Procedure
> 
> 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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