06-03-2012, 01:22 PM
Jim Webster Wrote:Is it not possible to set up an electronic, web-based proxy vote?
In that way CS members can login, as they do for grading, and cast their vote online. The chair can then register the votes as cast at the meeting.
There are actually 2 types of proxy votes
- where the Proxy holder must vote as directed by the member
- where the Proxy holder has the freedom to vote on behalf of the member
The first option obviously prevents "bloc" voting by the Proxy holder
It is possible but would require changes to the constitution. My views on proxy votes are.
(1) The proxy vote which allows the Proxy holder to vote as he sees fit - should be abolished with exception of (3) and (4) below
(2) The proxy vote where the member directs the proxy how to vote - should be replaced with a postal vote - which surely can be done online.
(3) Proxy votes for U12 which automatically passes to parent. Continue as is , remember that most parents of U12 players are not chess players. U12 players should not be asked to sit quietly through a meeting as long as an agm.
(4) Chess playing parents who have a proxy vote for their U12 child. Excuse the maths interrrupting but isn't that 2 members 2 votes? This should continue.