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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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==Notice to all Citizens==
==Notice to all Citizens==
The [[CZ:Council|Citizendium Council]] has [[CZ Talk:Council Discussions#Request Council Members to vote on a Special Election and a Referendum Proposal|called an election]] to fill the position of [[CZ:Managing Editor|Managing Editor]] and to allow [[/Referenda|referenda]] on how this project is run.
The [[CZ:Council|Citizendium Council]] has [[CZ Talk:Council Discussions#Request Council Members to vote on a Special Election and a Referendum Proposal|called an election]] to fill the position of [[CZ:Managing Editor|Managing Editor]] and to allow [[/Referenda|referenda]] on how this project is run.
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The election is organised by an [[CZ:Election Committee|Election Committee]] comprising [[User:John Stephenson|John Stephenson]] and [[User:Hayford Peirce|Hayford Peirce]]. The auditor for the election is [[User:Pat Palmer|Pat Palmer]].
The election is organised by an [[CZ:Election Committee|Election Committee]] comprising [[User:John Stephenson|John Stephenson]] and [[User:Hayford Peirce|Hayford Peirce]]. The auditor for the election is [[User:Pat Palmer|Pat Palmer]].


Nominations for the vacant seat and proposals for referenda shall open at 00:01 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on '''Sunday, October 16th 2016''' and close at midnight UTC on '''Saturday, October 29th 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 '''MONTH DAY, 201x''' and runs for one week.--><!-- [[#Voting|Voting]] is now under way and runs until midnight UTC on  MONTH DAY, 201x.-->
[[#Voting|Voting]] in [[User:ElectionNovember2016/Referenda/1|one referendum]] has now closed.


===Eligibility to nominate candidates, propose referenda and vote===
===Eligibility to 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 '''September 30th, 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 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 voting commences (i.e. on or before '''September 30th, 2016'''; see the [[CZ:Management Council Motions Passed#2012-001, 18 January_2012|elections procedure]]).


==Voting method==
==Voting method==
All elections and referenda will be held using [http://www.ballotbin.com 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 chose 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 [https://www.ballotbin.com/faq-voters.php Frequently Asked Questions for voters] and their [https://www.ballotbin.com/privacy.htm privacy statement].
The referendum is being held using [http://www.ballotbin.com 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 chose 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 [https://www.ballotbin.com/faq-voters.php Frequently Asked Questions for voters] and their [https://www.ballotbin.com/privacy.htm privacy statement].


==Voter registration==
==Voter registration==
If you registered to vote in the [[User:ElectionJune2016|June 2016 election]], you '''do not need''' to register again unless you wish to change the email address used to vote. If so, follow the procedure below, but also state clearly in your email which address you previously used. If you can't remember if you registered, wait for the election to commence to see if you receive a ballot.
Voter registration has closed.
 
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 at '''00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 16th 2016''' and closes 24 hours before the election ends, at '''midnight UTC on Friday, November 4th 2016'''. Early registrants will receive a notice that their email has been received.
 
<!--Unfortunately, due to issues with emailing via the wiki, we are using a different registration system, in which applications (but ''not'' email addresses) must be public.
 
'''To register:'''
 
#Login to the Citizendium wiki and visit [[/Register|this registration page]].
#Simply type an asterisk and four tildes below the names of anyone else who may have already registered. i.e. type <nowiki>*~~~~</nowiki> ...and save. You don't need to write a letter or make a declaration, and '''do not include your email address''' - this page is ''public''.
#Now send an email from the address that you wish to use to vote with to: '''{{PurdueEmail}}''' Simply state that you are registering to vote and any other details (e.g. if you are changing your address since the June election.)
#You will be sent confirmation both via email and your Talk page.
#That's it! Ballots will only be sent to the e-mail address that was registered. If you don't receive a ballot within 24 hours once the election has started, contact an Election Committee member. (Check your spam folder.)-->
<!--#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/ElectionJune201x|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". ''If your e-mail bounces'', contact an Election Committee member (please do not post details of the bounced message publicly).
#That's it! Ballots 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==
==Election==
The nominations period begins at '''00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 16th 2016'''.


===Managing Editor election===
===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.
No candidates were nominated, so no election will take place.
 
'''To nominate candidates, enter their names [[/Nominations#Managing Editor nominations|here]].'''
 
==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 Sunday, October 16th 2016'''. 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 the [[/Referenda|referenda proposal text]]. To propose a referendum, follow the [[/Referenda#Instructions|referenda proposal instructions]].'''
 
As 11 voters participated in the [[User:ElectionJune2016|last election]], 3 supporters are required for each referendum proposal.


==Timetable==
==Timetable==
The timetable for the elections is as follows:
The timetable for the elections is as follows:


*Begin accepting nominations, referendum proposals and voter registrations at 00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 16th 2016;
*<s>Begin accepting nominations, referendum proposals and voter registrations at 00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 16th 2016;</s>
*Close the period for nominations, nomination acceptances and referendum proposals at midnight UTC on Saturday, October 29th 2016;
*<s>Close the period for nominations, nomination acceptances and referendum proposals at midnight UTC on Saturday, October 29th 2016;</s>
*Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 30th 2016;
*Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 30th 2016;
*Close voter registration period at midnight UTC on Friday, November 4th 2016;
*<s>Close voter registration period at midnight UTC on Friday, November 4th 2016;</s>
*Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on Saturday, November 5th 2016 (provisional results available immediately);
*<s>Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on Saturday, November 5th 2016</s> (provisional results available immediately);
*Ratify and officially publish the results by midnight UTC on Monday, November 7th 2016.
*Ratify and officially publish the results by midnight UTC on Monday, November 7th 2016.


==Referendum proposals==
==Referendum proposal==
The election will include voting on the following [[CZ:Referenda|referendum]] and possibly others. Citizens can support or oppose the question by indicating 'Yes' or 'No'. For referenda that propose to modify the [[CZ:Charter|Citizendium Charter]], a two-thirds majority of valid votes is required under [[CZ:Charter#Article 37|Article 37]]. Non-Charter referenda require a simple majority of valid votes to pass.
There is one [[CZ:Referenda|referendum]] to consider in this voting period. Citizens can support or oppose the question by indicating 'Yes' or 'No'. For referenda that propose to modify the [[CZ:Charter|Citizendium Charter]], a two-thirds majority of valid votes is required under [[CZ:Charter#Article 37|Article 37]]. Non-Charter referenda require a simple majority of valid votes to pass.


===Referendum 1: New governance===
===Referendum 1: New governance===
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''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/1|here]]; comments appear on the [[CZ Talk:ElectionNovember2016/Referenda/1|Talk page]] and the [[Forum_Talk:Governance#New_governance_proposal|forum discussion]].''
''The details of this referendum appear [[/Referenda/1|here]]; comments appear on the [[CZ Talk:ElectionNovember2016/Referenda/1|Talk page]] and the [[Forum_Talk:Governance#New_governance_proposal|forum discussion]].''
<!--===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]]''
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].''-->


==Voting==
==Voting==
Voting in the Election and Referenda runs from '''00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 30th 2016''' to '''midnight UTC on Saturday, November 5th 2016'''.
Voting has now closed.
 
===Voting instructions===
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'.
==Results==
9 voters participated in the election. All votes were valid. 14 Citizens were registered to vote. All applications were valid.


That's it - you've just cast your ballot. Thank you for participating!
===Audit===
I have audited the results of the referendum and agree with the Election Committee's report.[[User:Pat Palmer|Pat Palmer]] ([[User talk:Pat Palmer|talk]]) 17:01, 7 November 2016 (UTC)


<!--==Results==
===Referendum result===
XX voters participated in the election. All votes were valid. YY Citizens were registered to vote. All applications were valid. <!--X votes were invalid because...--><!-- '''The results of the election are as follows:'''--><!--X votes were invalid because...--><!-- '''The results of the election are as follows:'''
One referendum sought to modify the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], so required a two-thirds majority of valid votes to pass. Click [[/Referenda/1|here]] to see the details of the referendum.


Click [[/Nominations|here]] to see details of the candidates and any election statements.
====Referendum 1 (New governance; two-thirds required)====


===Managing Editor===
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===Referenda results===
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. Click [[/Referenda|here]] to see details of each referendum.
 
====Referendum 1 (ABBREVIATED TITLE<!--; two-thirds required--><!--)====
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<!--==Audit==
The Election Committee agreed on the above result and voter count and submitted them to the auditor, [[User:Pat Palmer|Pat Palmer]], on November 7th, 2016. The result now awaits ratification.
I, the auditor for this election, approve/do not approve the election process. ~~~~-->


<!--The Election Committee agreed on the above results and submitted them to the auditor, [[User:Pat Palmer|Pat Palmer]], on MONTH DAY, 201x. The auditor approved/did not approve the process on MONTH DAY, 201x. The Council's designee [[User:Anthony.Sebastian|Anthony Sebastian]] approved the results on behalf of the Council on MONTH DAY, 201x.-->
====Ratification====
As Council Member appointed to ratify election results, I hereby do so.  The Referendum will take effect one week from today, upon which date the Citizendium Council will dissolve. [[User:Anthony.Sebastian|Anthony.Sebastian]] ([[User talk:Anthony.Sebastian|talk]]) 00:09, 8 November 2016 (UTC)


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

Notice to all Citizens

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

The election is organised by an Election Committee comprising John Stephenson and Hayford Peirce. The auditor for the election is Pat Palmer.

Voting in one referendum has now closed.

Eligibility to vote

You are eligible to vote 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 voting commences (i.e. on or before September 30th, 2016; see the elections procedure).

Voting method

The referendum is being 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 chose 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

Voter registration has closed.

Election

Managing Editor election

No candidates were nominated, so no election will take place.

Timetable

The timetable for the elections is as follows:

  • Begin accepting nominations, referendum proposals and voter registrations at 00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 16th 2016;
  • Close the period for nominations, nomination acceptances and referendum proposals at midnight UTC on Saturday, October 29th 2016;
  • Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on Sunday, October 30th 2016;
  • Close voter registration period at midnight UTC on Friday, November 4th 2016;
  • Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on Saturday, November 5th 2016 (provisional results available immediately);
  • Ratify and officially publish the results by midnight UTC on Monday, November 7th 2016.

Referendum proposal

There is one referendum to consider in this voting period. Citizens can support or oppose the question by indicating 'Yes' or 'No'. For referenda that propose to modify the Citizendium Charter, a two-thirds majority of valid votes is required under Article 37. Non-Charter referenda require a simple majority of valid votes to pass.

Referendum 1: New governance

This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.

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

Voting

Voting has now closed.

Results

9 voters participated in the election. All votes were valid. 14 Citizens were registered to vote. All applications were valid.

Audit

I have audited the results of the referendum and agree with the Election Committee's report.Pat Palmer (talk) 17:01, 7 November 2016 (UTC)

Referendum result

One referendum sought to modify the Charter, so required a two-thirds majority of valid votes to pass. Click here to see the details of the referendum.

Referendum 1 (New governance; two-thirds required)

Response Votes Result
Yes 9 APPROVED
No 0

The Election Committee agreed on the above result and voter count and submitted them to the auditor, Pat Palmer, on November 7th, 2016. The result now awaits ratification.

Ratification

As Council Member appointed to ratify election results, I hereby do so. The Referendum will take effect one week from today, upon which date the Citizendium Council will dissolve. Anthony.Sebastian (talk) 00:09, 8 November 2016 (UTC)

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