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|style="background-color:lightblue"|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Please note that this page may only be edited by members of the Election Committee.<br>
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:'''[[#Voter registration|Voter registration]] and [[#Voting|voting]] instructions''' appear below.
:'''Click [[#Results|here]] for the election results'''.
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The election is organised by an [[CZ:Election Committee|Election Committee]] comprising [[User:John Stephenson|John Stephenson]] and [[User:Russell D. Jones|Russell D. Jones]].
The election is organised by an [[CZ:Election Committee|Election Committee]] comprising [[User:John Stephenson|John Stephenson]] and [[User:Russell D. Jones|Russell D. Jones]].


Nominations for vacant seats and proposals for referenda shall begin at 00:01 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on '''May 15th, 2016''' and close at midnight UTC on '''May 28th, 2016'''.<!--Nominations and referenda proposals are now open.--><!-- Citizens have [[/Nominations|nominated candidates]] and proposed [[/Referenda|referenda]]. [[#Voting|Voting]] begins at 00:01 UTC on '''June 5th, 2016''' and runs for one week.--><!-- [[#Voting|Voting]] is now under way and runs until midnight UTC on  MONTH DAY, 201x.-->
Citizens have [[/Nominations|nominated candidates]] and proposed [[/Referenda|referenda]]. [[#Voting|Voting]] ended at midnight UTC on June 11th, 2016. '''Click [[#Results|here]] for the election results'''.


===Eligibility to nominate candidates, propose referenda and vote===
===Eligibility to nominate candidates, propose referenda and vote===
You are eligible to vote in this election if you maintain an unblocked account on this main wiki, as long as it is in your own real name and was created at least 30 days before the election commences (i.e. on or before '''May 5th, 2016'''; see the [[CZ:Management Council Motions Passed#2012-001, 18 January_2012|elections procedure]]). You may nominate candidates and propose referenda if you maintain an unblocked account on this main wiki in your own real name.
You are eligible to vote in this election if you maintain an unblocked account on this main wiki, as long as it is in your own real name and was created at least 30 days before the election commences (i.e. on or before '''May 5th, 2016'''; see the [[CZ:Management Council Motions Passed#2012-001, 18 January_2012|elections procedure]]).


==Voting method==
==Voting method==
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==Voter registration==
==Voter registration==
To ensure that all ballots cast are from eligible voters only, '''Citizens have to register to vote via the main wiki''', and can do so before or during the election (although '''ballots will only be sent out once the election has started'''). The registration period begins on '''May 15th, 2016''' and closes 24 hours before the election ends, at midnight UTC on '''June 10th, 2016'''. Early registrants will receive a notice that their email has been received.
The voter registration period is now over. Registered participants can still vote until midnight UTC on June 11th. Check your spam folder for an email from BallotBin, and contact an Election Committee member if you have trouble voting.


'''To register''':
==Election==
 
The nominations period is now over.
#Login to the Citizendium wiki and make sure that your e-mail address is one that you would like to use with BallotBin. If not, change it in [[Special:Preferences|your preferences]] and make sure you've confirmed the address. (You can change it back as soon as you've registered.)
#Go to [[Special:EmailUser/ElectionJune2016|this page]] (or click the "E-mail this user" link, bottom-left). Write anything in the box (because the software doesn't allow a blank message to be sent). You don't need to write a letter or make a declaration - the Election Committee just need to receive an email from your registered e-mail address. Click "Send".
#That's it! Your ballot will only be sent to the e-mail address on your account that was registered when you sent the message. If you don't receive a ballot within 24 hours once the election has started, contact an Election Committee member. (Check your spam folder.)


==Election==
The nominations period begins at 00:01 UTC on '''May 15th, 2016'''.
===Citizendium Council election===
===Citizendium Council election===
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Citizendium Council seat. The elected officers will '''commence terms of office''' on July 1st, 2016. Citizens may nominate others or themselves to the seats (self-nominations must be seconded).
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Citizendium Council seat. The elected officers will '''commence terms of office''' on July 1st, 2016.


Two Citizendium Council seats are open for election. Both seats have terms ending on June 30th, 2018.
Two Citizendium Council seats are open for election. Both seats have terms ending on June 30th, 2018.


<!--There were/are '''X candidates for the Author seats''' and '''Y candidates for the Editor seats'''. Each voter has/had one vote for each seat. Votes are/were cast by specifying a single name for each seat on the ballot. To see the candidate list, click [[#Council candidates and links to their statements|here]].-->
There are '''two candidates for two seats''' on the Citizendium Council. These candidates will be subject to an approval vote, in which voters specify ''yes'' or ''no'' to approve or not approve each candidate. '''To see the nominee list, click [[#Council candidates and links to their statements|here]]'''.
<!--There was/is '''one candidate for one seat''' on the Citizendium Council. This candidate was/will be subject to an approval vote, in which voters specified/specify ''yes'' or ''no'' to approve or not approve that candidate. To see the candidate list, click [[#Council candidates and links to their statements|here]].-->
'''To nominate candidates, enter their names [[/Nominations#Citizendium Council nominations|here]].'''
 
===Managing Editor election===
Any [[CZ:Editor|Editor]] in good standing is eligible to fill the Managing Editor seat. Citizens may nominate others or themselves to the post (self-nominations must be seconded). The term ends on June 30th, 2018.
 
'''To nominate candidates, enter their names [[/Nominations#Managing Editor nominations|here]].'''


==Referenda==
==Referenda==
<!--Citizens have proposed referenda on how various aspects of this project are run.-->Citizens may propose referenda for voting in the election. The proposals period begins at 00:01 UTC on '''May 15th 2016'''. According to the Charter, referenda are proposed in one of two ways:
Citizens have proposed [[User:ElectionJune2016/Referenda|referenda]] on how various aspects of this project are run. According to the Charter, referenda are proposed in one of two ways:


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


'''To view the referenda being proposed, see the [[/Referenda|referenda proposal text]]. To propose a referendum, follow the [[/Referenda#Instructions|referenda proposal instructions]].'''
'''To view the referenda being proposed, see [[#Referendum proposals|below]]'''.


As 13 voters participated in the [[User:ElectionJune2015|last election]], 3 supporters are required for each referendum proposal.
As 13 voters participated in the [[User:ElectionJune2015|last election]], 3 supporters are required for each referendum proposal.
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The timetable for the elections is as follows:
The timetable for the elections is as follows:


*Begin accepting nominations and referenda at 00:01 UTC on Sunday, May 15th 2016;
*<s>Begin accepting nominations and referenda at 00:01 UTC on Sunday, May 15th 2016;</s>
*Begin registration of voters on Ballotbin from Sunday, May 15th, 2016;
*<s>Begin registration of voters on Ballotbin from Sunday, May 15th, 2016;</s>
*Close the period for nominations and referendum proposals at midnight UTC on Saturday, May 28th 2016;
*<s>Close the period for nominations and referendum proposals at midnight UTC on Saturday, May 28th 2016;</s>
*Nominations and election statements are accepted, and referendum proposals may be supported or amended, until the Council or Managing Editor authorises the ballot (up to June 4th, 2016);
*<s>Nominations and election statements are accepted, and referendum proposals may be supported or amended, until the Council or Managing Editor authorises the ballot (up to June 4th, 2016);</s>
*Have the ballot prepared and begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on Sunday, June 5th 2016;
*<s>Have the ballot prepared and begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on Sunday, June 5th 2016;</s>
*Close voter registration period at midnight UTC on Friday, June 10th 2016;
*<s>Close voter registration period at midnight UTC on Friday, June 10th 2016;</s>
*Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on Saturday, June 11th 2016 (provisional results available immediately);
*<s>Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on Saturday, June 11th 2016 (provisional results available immediately);</s>
*Ratify and officially publish the results by midnight UTC on Monday, June 20th 2016.
*<s>Ratify and officially publish the results by midnight UTC on Monday, June 20th 2016.</s>


==Voting==
==Voting==
Voting in the elections and referenda runs from '''00:01 on June 5th, 2016''' to '''midnight UTC on June 11th, 2016'''.
Voting in the elections and referenda ran until '''midnight UTC on June 11th, 2016'''.


===Voting instructions===
===Voting instructions===
Voting takes place using the BallotBin website. After [[#Voter registration|registering to vote]], you should have received an e-mail from BallotBin supplying you with a weblink to their site. This link allows you to vote and also view provisional results once the election is over. Don't worry if you click it before the election begins - this will not invalidate your vote. Keep the e-mail so that you can use the link to view provisional results. Do not share the link - it's unique to you and contains your e-mail address, but someone else would be able to use it to vote.
Voting takes place using the BallotBin website. After [[#Voter registration|registering to vote]] and once the election begins, you should receive an e-mail from BallotBin supplying you with a weblink to their site. This link allows you to vote and also view provisional results once the election is over. Keep the e-mail so that you can use the link to view provisional results. Do not share the link - it's unique to you and contains your e-mail address, but someone else would be able to use it to vote.


On the voting page, you can choose to leave any of the options blank; this will count as an abstention. Check your preferences carefully before clicking the button; it will ask you if you are sure. If you make a mistake, you can reload the page if you haven't clicked 'Click here to submit this ballot'.
On the voting page, you can choose to leave any of the options blank; this will count as an abstention. Check your preferences carefully before clicking the button; it will ask you if you are sure. If you make a mistake, you can reload the page if you haven't clicked 'Click here to submit this ballot'.
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That's it - you've just cast your ballot.  Thank you for participating!
That's it - you've just cast your ballot.  Thank you for participating!


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==Referendum proposals==
!Name of nominee
===Referendum 1: Elections===
!Acceptance of nomination
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
!Statement
 
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'''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/1|here]]; comments appear on the [[User talk:ElectionJune2016/Referenda/1|Talk page]].'''
|style="background-color:lightblue"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
 
|style="background-color:lightblue"|Accept - [[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
 
|style="background-color:lightblue"|[[/Nominations/Council/<first candidate>|Statement]].
===Referendum 2: Renaming of the Constabulary===
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This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
 
'''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/2|here]]; comments appear on the [[User talk:ElectionJune2016/Referenda/2|Talk page]].'''
 
 
===Referendum 3: Prioritising technical maintenance and upgrades===
This referendum does ''not'' propose to modify the Charter.


<!--==Managing Editors candidates and links to their statements==
'''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/3|here]]; comments appear on the [[User talk:ElectionJune2016/Referenda/3|Talk page]].'''
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!Name of nominee
!Acceptance of nomination
!Statement
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|style="background-color:lightblue"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
|style="background-color:lightblue"|Accept - [[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="background-color:lightblue"|[[/Nominations/Managing Editor/<first candidate>|Statement]].
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<!--==Referenda==
===Referendum 1: NAME===
''Proposed by the [[CZ:Council|Citizendium Council]] in [http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/FORUMURL this motion]''
''Proposed by [[User:NAME|NAME]]''


===Referendum 4: Election Committee===
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
This referendum does '''not''' propose to modify the Charter.


''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/1|here]]; comments appear on the [[CZ Talk:Election MONTH 201x/Referenda/1|Talk page]] and the [http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/FORUMURL forum discussion].''-->
'''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/4|here]]; comments appear on the [[User talk:ElectionJune2016/Referenda/4|Talk page]].'''
 
 
===Referendum 5: Recreating position of Editor-in-Chief and modification of Citizendium’s governance===
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.


'''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/5|here]]; comments appear on the [[User talk:ElectionJune2016/Referenda/5|Talk page]].'''


<!--===Referendum 2: NAME===
''Proposed by the [[CZ:Council|Citizendium Council]] in [http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/FORUMURL this motion]''
''Proposed by [[User:NAME|NAME]]''


===Referendum 6: Managing Editor powers===
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
This referendum does '''not''' propose to modify the Charter.


''The details of this referendum appear [[CZ:Election MONTH 201x/Referenda/1|here]]; comments appear on the [[CZ Talk:Election MONTH 201x/Referenda/1|Talk page]] and the [http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/FORUMURL forum discussion].''-->
'''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/6|here]]; comments appear on the [[User talk:ElectionJune2016/Referenda/6|Talk page]].'''


<!--==Results==
==Results==
XX voters participated in the election. All votes were valid. <!--X votes were invalid because...--><!-- '''The results of the election are as follows:'''
11 voters participated in the election, and all votes were valid. 13 Citizens were registered to vote, and all applications were valid. '''The results of the election are as follows:'''


===Council seat(s)===
===Council seats===
====CANDIDATE NAME====<!--Approval vote, i.e. same number of candidates as seats-->
Click [[/Nominations|here]] to see details of the candidates and any election statements.
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!Result
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|10
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|-
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|1
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====[[User:Anthony.Sebastian|Anthony Sebastian]]====<!--Approval vote, i.e. same number of candidates as seats-->
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!Response
!Votes
!Result
|-
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|11
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''NOT APPROVED'''<!--Otherwise leave other section blank-->
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
<!--|}
|-  
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|0
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===Referendum results===
Five referenda sought to modify the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], so required two-thirds majorities of valid votes to pass; one (referendum 3) required only a simple majority. Click [[/Referenda|here]] to see details of each referendum.


===Council seat(s)===<!--More candidates than seats-->
====Referendum 1 (Elections; two-thirds required)====
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|A CANDIDATE NAME
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|10
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''APPROVED'''
|-
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|0
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====Referendum 2 (Constabulary name; two-thirds required)====
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|B CANDIDATE NAME
!Response
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
!Votes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|<!--Leave blank for not elected-->
!Result
<!--|}
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|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|10
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''APPROVED'''
|-  
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|0
|}


===Managing Editor===
====Referendum 3 (Technical upgrades; majority required)====
====CANDIDATE NAME====<!--Approval vote, i.e. same number of candidates as seats-->
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|8
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''APPROVED'''
|-
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|2
|}
 
====Referendum 4 (Election Committee; two-thirds required)====
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|No
!Response
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
!Votes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''NOT APPROVED'''<!--Otherwise leave other section blank-->
!Result
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|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|9
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''APPROVED'''
|-  
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|1
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-===Managing Editor===<!--More candidates than seats-->
====Referendum 5 (Editor-in-Chief; two-thirds required)====
<!--{| border=1 style="width: 50%;"
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!Response
!Votes
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!Result
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|style="background-color:lightgreen"|A CANDIDATE NAME
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|6
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''NOT APPROVED'''
|-
|-  
|style="background-color:lightgreen"|B CANDIDATE NAME
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|5
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|<!--Leave blank for not elected-->
|}
<!--|}


===Referenda results===
====Referendum 6 (Managing Editor; two-thirds required)====
X referenda sought to modify the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], so required two-thirds majorities of valid votes to pass; the others required only simple majorities.
 
====Referendum 1 (ABBREVIATED TITLE<!--; two-thirds required--><!--)====
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!Yes
!Response
!No
!Votes
!Result
!Result
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|style="text-align:center; width:25%; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="text-align:center; width:25%; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|7
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''PASSED'''/'''NOT PASSED'''
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''NOT APPROVED'''
|-
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|4
|}
|}


The Election Committee agreed on the above results and '''submitted them to the Managing Editor''', [[User:XXX|XXX]], for audit. The Managing Editor '''approved the results''' on behalf of the Council on MONTH DAY, 201x.-->
The Election Committee agreed on the voter registrations and above anonymous results on June 12th, 2016. These were then '''submitted to the Managing Editor''', [[User:Anthony.Sebastian|Anthony Sebastian]], for audit. The Managing Editor '''[http://en.citizendium.org/wiki?title=Forum_Talk:Elections_and_Referenda&oldid=100851809#Managing_Editor_checked_voter_registration_and_audited_the_ballot_to_his_satisfaction approved the results]''' on behalf of the Council on June 13th, 2016.


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Latest revision as of 02:49, 22 November 2023


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Please note that this page may only be edited by members of the Election Committee.
Click here for the election results.

Notice to all Citizens

The Citizendium Council has called an election to fill 2 seats, the position of Managing Editor, and to allow referenda on how the project is run.

The election is organised by an Election Committee comprising John Stephenson and Russell D. Jones.

Citizens have nominated candidates and proposed referenda. Voting ended at midnight UTC on June 11th, 2016. Click here for the election results.

Eligibility to nominate candidates, propose referenda and vote

You are eligible to vote in this election if you maintain an unblocked account on this main wiki, as long as it is in your own real name and was created at least 30 days before the election commences (i.e. on or before May 5th, 2016; see the elections procedure).

Voting method

All elections and referenda will be held using BallotBin. This free site allows us to run an election in which all votes are anonymous at every stage. No-one, not even Election Committee members, will see how you choose to vote (but the site does tell the Committee whether you've voted) . You don't need an account on BallotBin - all they will receive about you is your e-mail address. Furthermore, the Ballotbin account used for the election will be deleted 90 days after the results are officially announced. For more information, see BallotBin's Frequently Asked Questions for voters and their privacy statement.

Voter registration

The voter registration period is now over. Registered participants can still vote until midnight UTC on June 11th. Check your spam folder for an email from BallotBin, and contact an Election Committee member if you have trouble voting.

Election

The nominations period is now over.

Citizendium Council election

Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Citizendium Council seat. The elected officers will commence terms of office on July 1st, 2016.

Two Citizendium Council seats are open for election. Both seats have terms ending on June 30th, 2018.

There are two candidates for two seats on the Citizendium Council. These candidates will be subject to an approval vote, in which voters specify yes or no to approve or not approve each candidate. To see the nominee list, click here.

Referenda

Citizens have proposed referenda on how various aspects of this project are run. According to the Charter, referenda are proposed in one of two ways:

1. Any Citizen may petition the Citizendium Council that contested rules or guidelines be submitted to a referendum. The Council must have jurisdiction over the contested matter. The 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 Citizendium 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 Citizendium Council to submit a referendum to a vote.

To view the referenda being proposed, see below.

As 13 voters participated in the last election, 3 supporters are required for each referendum proposal.

Timetable

The timetable for the elections is as follows:

  • Begin accepting nominations and referenda at 00:01 UTC on Sunday, May 15th 2016;
  • Begin registration of voters on Ballotbin from Sunday, May 15th, 2016;
  • Close the period for nominations and referendum proposals at midnight UTC on Saturday, May 28th 2016;
  • Nominations and election statements are accepted, and referendum proposals may be supported or amended, until the Council or Managing Editor authorises the ballot (up to June 4th, 2016);
  • Have the ballot prepared and begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on Sunday, June 5th 2016;
  • Close voter registration period at midnight UTC on Friday, June 10th 2016;
  • Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on Saturday, June 11th 2016 (provisional results available immediately);
  • Ratify and officially publish the results by midnight UTC on Monday, June 20th 2016.

Voting

Voting in the elections and referenda ran until midnight UTC on June 11th, 2016.

Voting instructions

Voting takes place using the BallotBin website. After registering to vote and once the election begins, you should receive an e-mail from BallotBin supplying you with a weblink to their site. This link allows you to vote and also view provisional results once the election is over. Keep the e-mail so that you can use the link to view provisional results. Do not share the link - it's unique to you and contains your e-mail address, but someone else would be able to use it to vote.

On the voting page, you can choose to leave any of the options blank; this will count as an abstention. Check your preferences carefully before clicking the button; it will ask you if you are sure. If you make a mistake, you can reload the page if you haven't clicked 'Click here to submit this ballot'.

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


Citizendium Council nominations

Council candidates and links to their statements

Gareth Leng accept Gareth Leng (talk) 11:50, 16 May 2016 (UTC) Statement
Anthony Sebastian accept Anthony.Sebastian (talk) 19:45, 27 May 2016 (UTC) Statement

Managing Editor nominations

There were no accepted nominations, so no ballot on the position of Managing Editor shall take place in this election.

Referendum proposals

Referendum 1: Elections

This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.

The details of this referendum appear here; comments appear on the Talk page.


Referendum 2: Renaming of the Constabulary

This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.

The details of this referendum appear here; comments appear on the Talk page.


Referendum 3: Prioritising technical maintenance and upgrades

This referendum does not propose to modify the Charter.

The details of this referendum appear here; comments appear on the Talk page.


Referendum 4: Election Committee

This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.

The details of this referendum appear here; comments appear on the Talk page.


Referendum 5: Recreating position of Editor-in-Chief and modification of Citizendium’s governance

This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.

The details of this referendum appear here; comments appear on the Talk page.


Referendum 6: Managing Editor powers

This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.

The details of this referendum appear here; comments appear on the Talk page.

Results

11 voters participated in the election, and all votes were valid. 13 Citizens were registered to vote, and all applications were valid. The results of the election are as follows:

Council seats

Click here to see details of the candidates and any election statements.

Gareth Leng

Response Votes Result
Yes 10 ELECTED
No 1

Anthony Sebastian

Response Votes Result
Yes 11 ELECTED
No 0

Referendum results

Five referenda sought to modify the Charter, so required two-thirds majorities of valid votes to pass; one (referendum 3) required only a simple majority. Click here to see details of each referendum.

Referendum 1 (Elections; two-thirds required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 10 APPROVED
No 0

Referendum 2 (Constabulary name; two-thirds required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 10 APPROVED
No 0

Referendum 3 (Technical upgrades; majority required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 8 APPROVED
No 2

Referendum 4 (Election Committee; two-thirds required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 9 APPROVED
No 1

Referendum 5 (Editor-in-Chief; two-thirds required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 6 NOT APPROVED
No 5

Referendum 6 (Managing Editor; two-thirds required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 7 NOT APPROVED
No 4

The Election Committee agreed on the voter registrations and above anonymous results on June 12th, 2016. These were then submitted to the Managing Editor, Anthony Sebastian, for audit. The Managing Editor approved the results on behalf of the Council on June 13th, 2016.

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