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Chancellor's Manual
as adopted November 2000, amended May 2002
First Vote
If there are multiple proposals on the same issue, the Chancellor shall narrow the proposals
down to one using nomination procedure. Voting in favor of a proposal at this point does not
mean you like the proposal. It could mean that you only dislike it less than any of the others. Of
course, if you truly hate them all, you can abstain.
down to one using nomination procedure. Voting in favor of a proposal at this point does not
mean you like the proposal. It could mean that you only dislike it less than any of the others. Of
course, if you truly hate them all, you can abstain.
Second Vote
Once the issue is narrowed down to one proposal, the Estates vote on that proposal. The vote
is yes, no, or abstain. If the proposal passes, there is no further voting.
is yes, no, or abstain. If the proposal passes, there is no further voting.
Third Vote
If the proposal fails, the body votes as to whether to refer the issue to committee for
redrafting. This is done by majority vote, and is called a "resolution." The Estates "resolve" that
they like what the proposal was trying to do, even though they didn't like the proposal. The
committee will be composed of the author, the opposition spokesperson, and/or any volunteers.
A proposal which is withdrawn by the author may be presented for "resolution" and referral to
committee at the author's discretion moderated by that of the Chancellor.
redrafting. This is done by majority vote, and is called a "resolution." The Estates "resolve" that
they like what the proposal was trying to do, even though they didn't like the proposal. The
committee will be composed of the author, the opposition spokesperson, and/or any volunteers.
A proposal which is withdrawn by the author may be presented for "resolution" and referral to
committee at the author's discretion moderated by that of the Chancellor.
There will be no roll call votes, unless the body demands it by acclamation.
6.
THE PROCEDURE IS RIGID
The prcedure, outlined above, may be more rigid than is comfortable. It is to ensure that we get through
all the business in the short time allotted. It is also to ensure that we don't switch the ball on those
sending proxies. On the other hand, there may be some important items requiring less stringent
application of the above rules. Suspension of the rules may be called for at any time by 2/3 vote or by
acclamation of the body.
all the business in the short time allotted. It is also to ensure that we don't switch the ball on those
sending proxies. On the other hand, there may be some important items requiring less stringent
application of the above rules. Suspension of the rules may be called for at any time by 2/3 vote or by
acclamation of the body.
7.
PROXIES
Proxies must be carried by a live person in attendance at the meeting. Written proxies are preferred,
but are not required.
but are not required.
Any means may be used to manifest the intent of an Estate Holder to have a proxy held by a person in
attendance, so long as those means are clear and unequivocal. Proxies may be open (allowing the
holder to vote your vote freely) or specific. Specific proxies should refer to each proposal by number
and show whether you wish to vote yes, no, or abstain. For proposals on which you would vote no,
indicate whether you would like the matter to go to committee if the proposal fails. With regard to,
manuals, Bylaw proposal packages, or other lengthy proposals, you can vote on each of them as a
whole, or by section. It is even ok to say, "I like the whole manual except for section 2.a." Whatever is
easiest, as long as it is clear. If sending proxies by courier, you may even wish to mark right on the
agenda and the proposed manuals and bylaw packages. Any questions? I can be reached at [number].
At the meeting, I can be reached at [number].
attendance, so long as those means are clear and unequivocal. Proxies may be open (allowing the
holder to vote your vote freely) or specific. Specific proxies should refer to each proposal by number
and show whether you wish to vote yes, no, or abstain. For proposals on which you would vote no,
indicate whether you would like the matter to go to committee if the proposal fails. With regard to,
manuals, Bylaw proposal packages, or other lengthy proposals, you can vote on each of them as a
whole, or by section. It is even ok to say, "I like the whole manual except for section 2.a." Whatever is
easiest, as long as it is clear. If sending proxies by courier, you may even wish to mark right on the
agenda and the proposed manuals and bylaw packages. Any questions? I can be reached at [number].
At the meeting, I can be reached at [number].