User:John Stephenson/CZ:Election July-August 2013

Notice to all Citizens
The Management Council has called a Special Election. Nominations and referenda proposals are now open.

Management Council election
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Management Council seat. The elected officers will commence the terms of office of the members whose terms of office have expired as specified by the Management Council.

All three Management Council seats are open for election. Two seats have terms ending on June 30th, 2015 and one seat has a term ending on June 30th, 2014. The successful candidate with the fewest votes shall take the seat with the shorter term; in the event of a tie, whatever governing body is in place shall determine who takes this seat. In the event that a single 'Citizendium Council' is created by referendum, all terms shall expire on June 30th, 2014.

Editorial Council election
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill an Editorial Council Author seat. Only Editors may fill an Editorial Council Editor seat. The elected officers will complete the terms of office of the members who vacate their particular seat as specified by the Management Council.

The Editorial Council seats to be filled by this election are those of:


 * Editor: Nick Gardner (term expires December 31st, 2014)


 * Author: John Stephenson (term expires December 31st, 2013)

In the event that a single 'Citizendium Council' is created by referendum, all terms shall expire on June 30th, 2014.

Ombudsman election
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill the Ombudsman seat. The Combined Councils shall nominate a candidate to go forward to a community approval vote.

Referenda
Citizens may propose referenda for voting in the election. According to the Charter, referenda are proposed in one of two ways:

1. Any Citizen may petition either the Management Council or Editorial Council that contested rules or guidelines be submitted to a referendum. Either Council must have jurisdiction over the contested matter. Either Council may, by simple majority vote, submit the referendum to a vote of the citizenry at the next regular election.

2. A referendum may be initiated by a group of Citizens corresponding in size to 20 percent of the number of voters in the previous election. The Management Council must include a valid citizen-initiated referendum in the next regular election. Failure to do so will automatically pass the referendum which shall then become official policy and enforceable. This charter may not be amended by a failure of the Management Council to submit a referendum to a vote.

'''To view the referenda being proposed, see the referenda proposal text. To propose a referendum, follow the referenda proposal instructions.'''

As the last election had no candidates and no voters, only one supporter is required for each referendum proposal. The Managing Editor may reject proposals.

Timetable
The timetable for the elections is as follows:


 * Begin accepting nominations and referenda at midnight UTC on July 13th, 2013;
 * Close the period for new nominations and for candidates to accept their nominations and draft their statements at midnight UTC on July 27th, 2013;
 * Close the period for Citizen-initiated referenda to be proposed and supported at midnight UTC on July 27th, 2013;
 * Have the ballot prepared by midnight UTC on July 29th, 2013;
 * Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on July 30th, 2013;
 * Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on August 5th, 2013;
 * Release the results by midnight UTC on August 7th, 2013.

Management Council Nominations
For a candidate to appear on the ballot for a Management Council position, he or she must:


 * 1) Be nominated by a Citizen in good standing, including him- or herself.
 * 2) Be Seconded by another Citizen in good standing only if he or she is nominating him- or herself. Otherwise, a Citizen's nomination does not need to be Seconded.
 * 3) Formally accept the nomination.

To NOMINATE a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) NOTE: A Citizen may nominate more than one candidate.
 * 2) In the space just below these instructions and below the two lines, and in Edit mode, type * in the far left margin and then the name of the Citizen you are nominating. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 3) Click on Save page


 * BOB TEST-NAME Jane Doe 
 * SECOND Joe Citizen 

To SECOND a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) NOTE: A Citizen may second more than one candidate.
 * 2) Go to Edit mode and scroll down to the name of the candidate that you wish to second. In the space below that name type ** in the far left margin and then the word SECOND. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 3) Click on Save page

Management Council candidates and links to their Statements
'''All candidates who accept their nominations should write a Statement about themselves, their beliefs, their background at Citizendium, their programs, etc. To do so, simply click on the word "Statement" at the far right of their user line, fill in the blank space with their Statement, and click "Save page".

Editorial Council Author positions
For a candidate to appear on the ballot for an Editorial Council author position, he or she must:


 * 1) Be nominated by a Citizen in good standing, including him- or herself.
 * 2) Be Seconded by another Citizen in good standing only if he or she is nominating him- or herself. Otherwise, a Citizen's nomination does not need to be Seconded.
 * 3) Formally accept the nomination.

To NOMINATE a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) NOTE: A Citizen may nominate more than one candidate.
 * 2) In the space just below these instructions and below the two lines, and in Edit mode, type * in the far left margin and then the name of the Citizen you are nominating. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 3) Click on Save page


 * BOB TEST-NAME Jane Doe 
 * SECOND Joe Citizen 

To SECOND a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) NOTE: A Citizen may second more than one candidate.
 * 2) Go to Edit mode and scroll down to the name of the candidate that you wish to second. In the space below that name type ** in the far left margin and then the word SECOND. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 3) Click on Save page

Editorial Council Editor positions
For a candidate to appear on the ballot for an Editorial Council editor position, he or she must:


 * 1) Already be an Editor, since the Charter requires this qualification.
 * 2) Be nominated by a Citizen in good standing, including him- or herself.
 * 3) Be Seconded by another Citizen in good standing only if he or she is nominating him- or herself. Otherwise, a Citizen's nomination does not need to be Seconded.
 * 4) Formally accept the nomination.

To NOMINATE a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) NOTE: A Citizen may nominate more than one candidate.
 * 2) In the space just below these instructions and below the two lines, and in Edit mode, type * in the far left margin and then the name of the Citizen you are nominating. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 3) Click on Save page


 * BOB TEST-NAME Joe Citizen 21:14, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
 * SECOND Jane Doe 21:14, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

To SECOND a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) NOTE: A Citizen may second more than one candidate.
 * 2) Go to Edit mode and scroll down to the name of the candidate that you wish to second. In the space below that name type ** in the far left margin and then the word SECOND. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 3) Click on Save page

Editorial Author candidates and links to their Statements
'''All candidates who accept their nominations should write a Statement about themselves, their beliefs, their background at Citizendium, their programs, etc. To do so, simply click on the word "Statement" at the far right of their user line, fill in the blank space with their Statement, and click "Save page".

Editorial Council Editor candidates and links to their Statements
'''All candidates who accept their nominations should write a Statement about themselves, their beliefs, their background at Citizendium, their programs, etc. To do so, simply click on the word "Statement" at the far right of their user line, fill in the blank space with their Statement, and click "Save page".

Ombudsman Nominations
For a candidate to appear on the ballot for the Ombudsman position, he or she must:


 * 1) Be nominated by the Combined Councils.
 * 2) Formally accept the nomination.

To NOMINATE a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) In the space just below these instructions and below the two lines, and in Edit mode, type * in the far left margin and then the name of the Citizen you are nominating. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 2) Click on Save page


 * BOB TEST-NAME Jane Doe 
 * SECOND Joe Citizen 

To SECOND a Citizen as a candidate, please follow these steps:


 * 1) Go to Edit mode and scroll down to the name of the candidate that you wish to second. In the space below that name type ** in the far left margin and then the word SECOND. Then add your signature and timestamp by typing four tildes ~
 * 2) Click on Save page

Voting
Voting in the Elections and Referendum runs from July 13th, 2013 to July 27th, 2013. Voting will use the election  voting page .

Notice to all Citizens
The Management Council has called an Election. It has appointed John Stephenson (Chair) and Anthony Sebastian to act as the Election Committee. They can be contacted by email from their User pages or by leaving a note on their Discussion pages.

Management Council election
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Management Council seat. The elected officers will commence the terms of office of the members whose terms of office have expired as specified by the Management Council.

All three Management Council seats are open for election. Two seats have terms ending on June 30th, 2015 and one seat has a term ending on June 30th, 2014. The successful candidate with the fewest votes shall take the seat with the shorter term; in the event of a tie, whatever governing body is in place shall determine who takes this seat. In the event that a single 'Citizendium Council' is created by referendum, all terms shall expire on June 30th, 2014.

Editorial Council election
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill an Editorial Council Author seat. Only Editors may fill an Editorial Council Editor seat. The elected officers will complete the terms of office of the members who vacate their particular seat as specified by the Management Council.

The Editorial Council seats to be filled by this election are those of:


 * Editor: Nick Gardner (term expires December 31st, 2014)


 * Author: John Stephenson (term expires December 31st, 2013)

In the event that a single 'Citizendium Council' is created by referendum, all terms shall expire on June 30th, 2014.

Ombudsman election
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill the Ombudsman seat. The Combined Councils shall nominate a candidate to go forward to a community approval vote.

Referenda
Citizens may propose referenda for voting in the election. According to the Charter, referenda are proposed in one of two ways:

1. Any Citizen may petition either the Management Council or Editorial Council that contested rules or guidelines be submitted to a referendum. Either Council must have jurisdiction over the contested matter. Either Council may, by simple majority vote, submit the referendum to a vote of the citizenry at the next regular election.

2. A referendum may be initiated by a group of Citizens corresponding in size to 20 percent of the number of voters in the previous election. The Management Council must include a valid citizen-initiated referendum in the next regular election. Failure to do so will automatically pass the referendum which shall then become official policy and enforceable. This charter may not be amended by a failure of the Management Council to submit a referendum to a vote.

'''To view the referenda being proposed, see the referenda proposal text. To propose a referendum, follow the referenda proposal instructions.'''

As the last election had no candidates and no voters, only one supporter is required for each referendum proposal. The Managing Editor may reject proposals.

Timetable
The timetable for the elections is as follows:


 * Begin accepting nominations and referenda at midnight UTC on July 13th, 2013;
 * Close the period for new nominations and for candidates to accept their nominations and draft their statements at midnight UTC on July 27th, 2013;
 * Close the period for Citizen-initiated referenda to be proposed and supported at midnight UTC on July 27th, 2013;
 * Have the ballot prepared by midnight UTC on July 29th, 2013;
 * Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on July 30th, 2013;
 * Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on August 5th, 2013;
 * Release the results by midnight UTC on August 7th, 2013.

Referenda
The election will include voting on the following referenda.

Referendum 1:
Proposed by User:

''The above referendum is further discussed at CZ:Election /Referenda/.

 As this referendum modifies the Charter, it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of two thirds of the votes validly cast.'' As this referendum does not modify the Charter, it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of the votes validly cast.''

Referendum 2:
Proposed by 

''The above referendum is further discussed at CZ:Election /Referenda/.

 As this referendum modifies the Charter, it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of two thirds of the votes validly cast.'' As this referendum does not modify the Charter, it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of the votes validly cast.'''

Voting
Voting in the Elections and Referendum runs from July 13th, 2013 to July 27th, 2013.

Voting instructions
First, make sure you are logged in to Citizendium, then:
 * 1) Copy the text of the "Ballot paper" from the next section.
 * 2) On the menu on the far left of this page, under Toolbox, you will see a menu item, E-mail this user.  Click on that link.
 * 3) This will take you to a page where you can enter the text of your email.
 * 4) Paste in the text of the "Ballot paper" that you previously copied.
 * 5) Under the heading MC member, type the name of your preferred candidate(s).  (You may vote for up to  candidates.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
 * 6) Under the heading EC Authors, type the name of your preferred candidate(s).  (You may vote for up to  candidates.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
 * 7) Under the heading EC Editors, type the name of your preferred candidate(s).  (You may vote for up to  candidates.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
 * 8) Under the heading Ombudsman, type the name of your preferred candidate.  (You may vote for only one candidate.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
 * 9) Under the heading Referendum 1, type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
 * 10) 
 * 11) Check what you've entered to make sure it accurately reflects your preferences.
 * 12) Click on the Send button.

That's it - you've just cast your ballot. Thank you for participating!

Ballot paper
MC members

EC Author

EC Editor

Ombudsman

Referendum 1

Referendum 2

Referendum 3

. ..

Referendum 

Results
The results of the election for the Management Council are as follows:


 * 1)  - x votes
 * 2)  - y votes
 * 3) <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
 * 4) etc.

, and are therefore elected.

The results of the election for the Editorial Council Author seats are as follows:


 * 1) <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
 * 2) <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
 * 3) <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
 * 4) etc.

, and are therefore elected.

The results of the election for the Editorial Council Editor seats are as follows:


 * 1) <editor candidate with the most votes> - x votes
 * 2) <editor candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
 * 3) <editor candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
 * 4) etc.

, and are therefore elected.

The results of the election for the Managing Editor are as follows:


 * 1) <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
 * 2) <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
 * 3) <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
 * 4) etc.

is therefore elected.

The results of the election for the Ombudsman are as follows:


 * 1) <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
 * 2) <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
 * 3) <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
 * 4) etc.

is therefore elected.

Referendum 1

The result was:

x Yes votes, y No notes

As this referendum modifies the Charter, it required a qualified majority of two thirds of the votes validly cast in order to pass. Referendum 1 therefore <IS/IS NOT> carried.

Referendum 2

The result was:

w Yes votes, z No notes

This referendum therefore <IS/IS NOT> carried.

<etc.>

The above results were submitted for audit and were approved by the Managing Editor.