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December 3, 2009 Meeting
R.30 Direct Election of President and EVP
| Originally Presented On: | November 19, 2009 |
| Sponsors: | Nikki Junewicz |
| Subject of Resolution: | Direct Election of President and EVP |
| Type of Action: | Legislation |
| Status/Result: | Unfinished Business |
Whereas, The Elections Committee is proposing to use a ranked voting system, such as that used by the Trustee Election for the direct election of the President and Executive Vice President.
Whereas, The Membership clause of the Assembly Charter currently only allows for plurality voting.
Be it therefore resolved, Article 3, Section 3.1, Bylaw 3.1.c be amended as follows:
Bylaw 3.1.c
The President, Executive Vice President, and other Undesignated at Large representatives will be elected by a single transferrable voting system. Voters may rank all candidates on the ballot for each of these races. All other representatives shall be elected by a plurality voting system. Voters will cast one vote per available seat, (e.g. if three Arts and Sciences representatives are to be elected, the voter will vote for three candidates).
Respectfully submitted,
Nikki Junewicz ‘10
Director of Elections
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