[Bylaws-l] Fwd: RC Representation

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I happen to agree with Ron on at least one point - the chapter CO's are not required to vote the will of the chapter they represent.  I have also noted, in the last region 3 election, that the chapter votes are not published.  While this may only be a peculiarity of region 3, it is something I think is necessary.  If the votes by chapter CO's are known, the chapter members can give feedback to the CO if the vote did not match 'the will of the chapter'.

As for having all members in the region vote, I think that would place a rather heavy financial burden on the regions.  I would prefer that individuals be able to vote but unless we can work out an electronic (and free) way of conducting votes, the individual vote is not a very viable option.

At the least we can mandate that chapter votes be published.

Should we attempt to work out the details of an electronic voting system?  Not that it would have to be included in the bylaws themselves (we would just indicate that an electronic option be developed) but I would personally be willing to work on such a system (if it is feasable).

John Halliday
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dave Blaser 
  To: bylaws-l at lists.sfi.org 
  Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 7:59 AM
  Subject: [Bylaws-l] Fwd: RC Representation


  Good morning folks,


  For your consideration, we have a thought in regards to RC elections.


  Dave


  ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  From: Ronald Bishop <vcs-policy at sfi.org>
  Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM
  Subject: RC Representation
  To: Dave Blaser <vcs at sfi.org>


  Dave,

  One thing I'd like to see considered is a more inclusive process of electing
  the RC.  Right now, and as proposed in the Bylaws committee, only chapter
  COs can vote, which disenfranchises every other member of the region.  Sure,
  the CO is theoretically supposed to vote the will of the chapter, but that
  doesn't necessarily happen.  Also, the members who do not belong to a
  chapter have no say at all, even though the RC is their *direct*
  representative.

  I realize this would increase the costs to STARFLEET, but, in my opinion,
  the extra cost is worth it.

  (This becomes even more important if the committee ends up recommending
  regions based on population rather than geography.)

  Ron





  -- 
  Dave
  dave at blaser.ca



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