[Bylaws-l] Fwd: RC Representation

[Jack Eaton]

Is it really that difficult in 2009 to get a secure online voting system?

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 9:32 AM, CompOps <compops at sfi.org> wrote:

>  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 <vcs at sfi.org>
> *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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Towaway out.....

Rear Admiral Jack "Towaway" Eaton
CO USS Trident
Region 2 RC
region2rc at hotmail.com
towaway at gmail.com

Frak you, and the daggit you rode in on!
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