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Module on Voting system
PG.04
to Paledt members to the Election Committes (EC).
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Basic parameters
If a 4-sector EC is to be formed on the ratio/
composition
sector will
majority of
set out in BL
Annex I (para. 2), each
100 EC members or more, and the
each sub-sector (within each sector) will
elect
elect 10 or more EC members.
A fair and open election
method has to be found for such large multi-seat
elections.
Whatever voting system adopted must be fair
and
perceived to be so.
Must also be easy to understand
and to administer.
Proposal: Block Vote system
Under this system, each elector has as many votes as there are seats. For example, if there are 'X' number
of seats in
his sub-sector, the elector will have to
cast 'X' number of votes. Each vote will carry equal
weight, and So no order of priority/preference will
need to be assigned.
The 'X' number of candidates with the largest number
of votes cast wins, i.e. a simple majority will
suffice.
Why Block Vote system?
It ensures that an elector can exercise his full
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