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Decision items/rules approved:
Totals of Votes Updated on 10/5/2014
Eight voters and one SPOILED eballot so there are seven good eballots cast.
Therefore items with four tics/rankings are approved.
3,3,3,10 - Require all the elected members to be in communication either
through facebook, email, twitter, telephone or postal service or
else their name will be eliminated after one year.
(4 tics, sum of 19)
1,7,1,9 - The number of seats on the executive may remain at ten but not more than ten.
(4 tics, sum of 18)
6,6,4,5 - Once the number of seats on the executive is determined by
a majority of the elected MIPs then an election of names who have
self-nominated for those seats will take place on the first full
week that follows. The election begins on Sunday morning and ends
Saturday night at midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST). All current
names elected to the executive automatically qualify for the
election's ballot, there will be three write-in spaces for new names
and only the elected 100 MIPs (up to fifty MIPs and fifty Donor
MIPs) may vote on the executives under this rule. All votes and
new MIPs may change their vote as a "vote of confidence"
into perpetuity.
(4 tics, sum of 21)
Decision items/rules not yet approved:
1,8,6 - Pure proportional representation (PR) will be used.
(3 tics, sum of 15)
_1,2__ VOTE COUNTING AND VOLUNTARY LAW MINISTRY: The ten elected executives of the International Parliament (IP) will conduct a transparent vote which will establish voting guidelines and a committee.
(Two tics, sum 3)
2,1 - When the name gets self-nominated it's the same as being elected.
(2 tics, sum of 3)
_5,1__ GUIDE: The book "Know Thyself, Your Body's Wisdom for Living Consciously" will be added as a guide to the proposed VOTE COUNTING AND VOLUNTARY LAW MINISTRY web page. For many ages, humanity has been confused about what decisions regenerate and degenerate our living systems. The Body itself has always held this wisdom of natural laws for our organ/gland functioning on 253 circuits of personal powers (but not always available until infrared could shine the light on it). The Body's own immense wisdom can show us how our next decision degenerates us or regenerates us (based on 40 years of scientific research using infrared technology that can be tracked, measured and decoded by the Language of the Body itself). This Self Evident and undeniable truth from our energetic design makes it an unparalleled guide to help humans make decisions (about voting, laws, or new customs, etc.) that can regenerate us from within as well as from without. (http://www.consciousnesssystems.com [1] to read the book). Also, VOLUNTARY LAW: The blog site http://vlda.org/, the Voluntary Law Development Association, owned by Jonathan Jaech will be added to the proposed VOTE COUNTING AND VOLUNTARY LAW MINISTRY web page and can accompany 'Know Thyself, Your Body's Wisdom for Living Consciously' (that can both be used as the foundational principles for voluntary international law). These 2 sources of wisdom can promote peace, love and the clarity of energetic truth for successful ways to promote each living systems' regeneration.
(Two tics, sum 6)
_2,5__ VOTING GUIDELINES: The Vote Counting and Voluntary Law Ministry will be charged with writing and proposing election GUIDELINES which might be brought before the ten executives every year on January 1st for approval. Once approved, this approval system will establish election GUIDELINES by which the VOTE COUNTING AND VOLUNTARY LAW MINISTRY will follow in all future elections.
(Two tics, sum 7)
2,5 - We form a global union, open to all people, and a constitution
drafted for ratification by this body which shall outline and define the
provisions of this resolution, that This union shall be governed by a
world parliament; that This parliament shall be comprised of two-hundred
and fifty members; that Fifty of the members shall constitute a senate
to manage world affairs; that An executive council be organized from the
senate; that A world court be organized from the senate, along with any
lesser courts; that Continental unions shall be organized under the
world union once sufficient membership is attained in a given region;
that The remaining two hundred members of the world parliament shall
devolve to be members of the governing bodies of their respective
continental unions; that Provision be made for the creation of a world
assembly consisting of all citizens once sufficient membership is
attained globally; that All elections and choosing of world leaders
shall be tied to the world assembly of citizens, in their respective
continental unions, and that sovereignty shall ultimately reside in this
body; that Someone be appointed by the current executive committee of
the international Parliament to draft this constitution and submit it
for ratification; that This constitution be binding according to its
terms and provisions on this body and organization upon its
ratification; that The constitution drafted shall be submitted to this
body for vote no later than 17 September 2014; that Any rules standing
at the time of ratification not in opposition to the provisions of the
constitution shall be transferred as rules and laws within the ratified
system; that Once ratified this resolution and it's provisions shall
stand immune from repeal or vote until 17 September 2014, but nothing
shall be construed to prevent the functioning of this body, or the
proposal of other new rules and resolutions.
(2 tics, sum of 7)
4,4 - The number of executives on the International Parliament will
be determined by the votes from a majority of members of
International Parliament (MIP) from those who vote on the rules;
and will be either five, seven or
nine seats on the executive.
(2 tics, sum of 8)
5,5 - When the members of international parliament vote on a number
of executives, then the number five, seven or nine which is closest
to the average of all of their votes will be the number of executive
seats that will be elected. Each elected executive gets to pick the
"seat title" of their own seat and that seat title will communicate
their desired role in the International Parliament (IP).
(2 tics, sum of 10)
1,10 - That there be no more than ten (10) Executive MIPs; that they be
afforded all previously outlined voting and stock privileges.
(2 tics, 11 sum)
6,7 - A name and contact information must be provided in order to qualify as a nominee and the
name and contact information must be verifiable in order to qualify as a nominee for the (e)ballot.
(2 tics, sum of 13)
2,11 - There will be fifty elected members self appointed/self nominated
for free and fifty members who are donors.
(2 tics, sum of 13)
3,13 - RANKED CHOICE VOTING: All voting on policy, names and decisions
will be made using ranked choice voting (RCV), Sainte-Lague parliament seat
distribution system, Hagnebach-Bischoff method.
(2 tics, sum of 16)
7,15 - When the election is complete and the final voting deadline is
passed, the top five names will be elected to the executive staff.
(2 tics, sum of 22)
_33,3__ RANKED VOTING ONLY: All voting and vote counting shall be in the form of ranked paper ballots only (and eballots when practical and verifiable). Consecutive numbers beginning with the #s 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. etc. must always be used when marking on (e)ballot of all alternative decisions or names. Deviation from this guideline will disqualify the ballot, and the ballot will be marked spoiled.
(Two tics, sum 36)
_32,6__ ONLY ONE SINGLE PARLIAMENTARY BALLOT IS PERMITTED TO BE MARKED BY EACH WORLD RESIDENT: All world residents may vote one time and only one time during each International Parliament (IP) election cycle. In cases where a second ballot (or more) is cast, only the latter of the ballots will be counted and the previously marked ballot/eballot will be marked spoiled and regarded as disqualified and democratically illegitimate.
(Two tics, sum 38)
_36,4__ PARLIAMENTARY GO-AHEAD: These guidelines will establish the Parliamentary go-ahead for electing the first full Minister and Deputy Minister and the ten executives will be asked to rank names for the two positions and to establish additional full Ministers and Deputy Ministers when appropriate.
(Two tics, sum 40)
2 - RANKED VOTING ONLY: All voting and vote counting shall be in the
form of eballot or paper ballot which ever is the most practical.
Consecutive numbers beginning with the #s 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. etc. must always
be used when marking on (e)ballot of all alternative decisions or names.
Deviation from this rule will disqualify the ballot and the ballot
will be marked spoiled. Clarification, validation, verification
and transparency will be optimized by the vote counters.
(1 tics, sum of 2)
_3__ MINISTRY DIRECTORS: Once a simple majority vote by at least six of the ten executives establishes the new Ministry, then the guidelines and nominees for the first Ministry of the International Paliament are to be known as the Directors of the Vote Counting and Voluntary Law Ministry.
_4__ ANNUAL CYCLE STARTS JANUARY FIRST: Each year January 1st is the date improvements in these guidelines are introduced as a blank (e)ballot on which the elected ten executives vote.
4 - When the name gets self-nominated it's the same as being elected
as long as there are open seats in the International Parliament.
(1 tics, sum of 4)
5 - Elections of rules should be perpetual.
(1 tics, sum of 5)
__6_ VOLUNTARY LAW: The blog site http://vlda.org/, the Voluntary Law Development Association, owned by Jonathan Jaech will be added to the proposed VOTE COUNTING AND VOLUNTARY LAW MINISTRY web page and will be used as the foundation for voluntary international law.
_7__ GENERAL PROVISIONS: Guideline of Priority and Procedure. The GUIDELINES contained on this web page shall be the official GUIDELINES of procedure of the International Parliament and will be used for all transactions of business once ratified by a majority of the Members of International Parliament (MIPs). These GUIDELINES will take precedence over any other set of GUIDELINES.
_8__ GUIDELINE CHANGES: The Executive Committee reserves the right to make changes in these GUIDELINES by 6/10th vote and to present these changes to the delegates at any time. All changes should accommodate the desires or complaints of the MIPs or staff so as to improve the conduct of business online and offline.
8 - NOMINATED NAMES: Nominated names for the ballot must
be only names who accept/agree to be nominated. When a person votes for their
own name, that is to be interpreted as accepting their name as a nominated name.
Nominees may directly approve their name being elected
however an agent or proxy is acceptable under extreme circumstnces.
(1 tics, sum of 8)
_9__ EXECUTIVES: The Executives of the International Parliament (IP) shall select persons to serve as Chairpersons, Legal Counsels, and Secretaries for each committee and any other position to help conduct the business of the IP.
9 - Each elected executive gets to pick the
"seat title" of their own seat and that seat title will communicate
their desired role in the International Parliament (IP).
(1 tics, sum of 9)
_10__ CHAIR PERSON: Absence of Chairperson. If the Chair should find it necessary to be absent during any part of a committee meeting, he/she shall designate an individual (preferably the Legal Counsel) to assume his/her duties with the same authority.
General Authority of the Chairperson. In addition to exercising such authority conferred upon the Chair elsewhere in these GUIDELINES, the Chair shall declare the opening and closing of each session of the committee, direct its discussions, ensure observance of these GUIDELINES, accord the right to speak, put questions to a vote, and announce decisions of the committee.
__11_ Statements by the Secretariat. The Secretary-General, or any other member of the IP designated by the Secretary-General, may at any time make oral or written statements to a committee.
_12__ MEMBERS: Number of Accredited Delegates. The number of delegates allowed on any delegation of the IP shall be limited to four per committee on which the delegation is a member (including the Head Delegate), with the exception of the Executive Committee of Ten, which requires a minimum of six delegates; each delegate shall be accorded one vote.
12 - Voting blocks (communities, bands, tribes, federations) need no longer be
limited to geographical areas. People are now able to connect with like-minded
'others' from around the planet (and beyond).
(1 tics, sum of 12)
_13__ DIPLOMAIC COURTESY: All delegates MUST accord all other delegates diplomatic courtesy at all times. Any delegate or visitor who, after being advised by the Chair, persists in an obvious attempt to divert the meeting from its intended purpose, or who otherwise attempts to disrupt the proceedings, shall be subject to disciplinary action and expulsion by the Secretariat.
_14__ QUORUM: One-third of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. The presence of a majority of the members of the committee, however, is required for a substantive question to be put to a vote. It is the responsibility of the Chair to insure that a quorum is present at all times. Any delegate who doubts the presence of a quorum or a majority may ask the Chair for a ruling. The Chair shall then determine, by appropriate means, whether the required number is present. The number of delegates required for a quorum or majority shall be based upon the number of delegations in attendance at the conference.
_15__ AGENDA Selection of Agenda Items. Agenda items shall be selected by the IP Steering Committee. Once selected, these items are fixed for the duration of the conference and no other items will be discussed.
15 - There will be fifty member of International Parliament (MIPs) who
are elected members self appointed/self nominated for free under ranked
choice voting as one 50-member at-large district to be known as "MIPs"
and fifty members who are donors ranked in order of donation level and
are to be known as "Donor MIPs".
(1 tics, sum of 15)
_16__ ORDER OF CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS: Agenda items will be considered in the order in which they appear in the agenda eballot, unless that order is altered by a majority of the Committee.
16 - The simple majority vote, by names nominated who vote on rules, passes rules.
(1 tics, sum of 16)
_17__ PRIOR APPROVED RESOLUTIONS: Order of Consideration of Prior-Approved Resolutions. Prior-approved resolutions are resolutions that were received by the specified deadline and were deemed appropriate by the IP staff. They will receive priority over other resolutions. The order of appearance of resolutions before the Committee is determined by the date in which they were received, and is listed under the appropriate committee topic in that order in the resolution book by the Secretariat. When the Chair opens debate on any agenda item, any delegate may move for consideration of an approved resolution on the agenda item that has been submitted to the chair with signatories of 1/8 of the delegations present. If the motion is seconded, the Chair will direct the committee to an immediate vote without debate on the motion, a majority being required for consideration. If no resolution receives a majority vote in favor of consideration, the Committee will automatically have before it for consideration the first resolution in the IP resolution book under that agenda item that has been received by the chair with the appropriate number of signatories.
_18__ CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL: Resolutions that were not received by the specified deadline may still be considered, but not until 1/2 of the prior approved resolutions on the agenda item have been considered. For a resolution without prior approval to be considered, it must relate to the committee topic currently being debated, be submitted to the chair with signatories of 1/8 of the delegations present, and the delegate must supply enough copies of the resolution for each delegation present. Once these conditions have been met, any delegate may move for consideration of the resolution. If the motion is seconded, the chair will direct the committee to an immediate vote without debate on the motion, a majority being required for consideration.
_19__ SUBSTANTIVE PROPOSALS: Delegates will receive selected resolutions for consideration no later than at the time of the conference registration. The delegates must submit resolutions in the proper form by the deadline set by the IP Steering Committee.
_20__ Reporting Resolutions to the General Assembly. The Chair of each committee shall report resolutions passed by that committee to the Plenary Session of the IP for its consideration. If a committee fails to approve a resolution on an agenda item, it shall submit a "Declaration of No Report" on that agenda item. That topic area will not be considered by the IP.
_21__ Amendments. All amendments to resolutions must be signed by one sponsoring delegation and at least one other seconding delegation; they must be submitted on an official amendment form for approval by the Legal Counsel and must be labeled with an identifying number by the Secretary. Secondary amendments and amendments by substitution are not acceptable. Obvious typographical efforts will be brought to the Committee's attention and collected by the Chair with no vote required. To move an amendment to the floor, recognition by the Chair and introduction of the amendment will suffice; no vote shall be required. Once an amendment has been brought to the floor, the Committee shall consider only the amendments and not the Resolutions until final action on the amendment has been taken (except to the extent that the amendment pertains to the Resolution).
_22__ Definition of Amendment and Voting on Amendments. An amendment is a motion that adds to, deletes from, or revises any part of a resolution. A series of alterations proposed by a single delegation to the same resolution shall be considered as a single amendment unless a motion is made to divide it.
_23__ Closure of Debate. A delegate may move to close debate at any time on any matter. Such a motion closes all substantive debate on the matters before the body at that time, except when such a motion would interrupt a speaker. Two delegates may speak against closure, and the motion will then be put to a vote. During debate on an amendment, a delegate may move for closure of debate on the resolution. if closure passes, then the amendment shall be voted on first followed by the resolution.
_24__ Move a Resolution to the Floor. Used to bring an approved resolution to the floor, this motion may not interrupt a speaker and is not debatable. No second is required.
_25__ DEBATE AND SPEECH GUIDELINES: Speeches. No delegate may address the committee without having previously obtained the permission of the Chair. The Chair shall call upon speakers in the order in which they signify their desire to speak. Delegates may not interrupt a speaker except on a point of order or point of personal privilege. Abusing these rights may be considered violations of diplomatic courtesy, and can result in disciplinary action taken by the chair. Motions should be made at the conclusion of the speaker's remarks; by making a motion, the speaker yields the floor.
_26__ Time Limit on Debate. The committee or the Chair may limit or extend the time allotted to each speaker and the number of times each delegate may speak on a proposal. There may be one speaker in favor and one opposed to the limitation/extension.
_27__ Right of Reply. During debate, the Chair may accord the right of reply to any delegate if a speech by another delegate contains unusual or extraordinary language clearly insulting to personal or national dignity. The decision granting a right of reply may not be appealed. Requests for a right of reply shall be in writing to the Chair. The Chair will limit the time for the reply. There shall be no reply to a reply.
_28__ POINTS - IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
Point of Order. If, during the discussion of any matter, a delegate believes that the committee is proceeding in a manner contrary to these GUIDELINES, he or she may rise to a point of order. The delegate so rising will be immediately recognized by the Chair and the point ruled upon. A delegate rising to a point of order may not speak on the substance of any matter under discussion.
Point of Personal Privilege. If a delegate wishes to raise a question or make a request relating to the organization of the meeting, personal comfort, or the conduct of fellow delegates or staff, he/she may rise to a point of personal privilege. When a delegate rises on privilege, the Chair shall take such action as is necessary.
Point of Parliamentary Inquiry. A point of parliamentary inquiry is directed to the Chair for information or guidance on procedure. This point may not interrupt the speaker. It is a question and does not require seconding or allow for debate. Replies by the Chair are not appealable.
Point of Information. If a delegate wishes to obtain a clarification of procedure or a statement of the matter before the committee, the delegate may address a point of information to the Chair. During debate, if a delegate wishes to ask a question of the speaker, a request to question the speaker may be made in the form of a point of information directed to the Chair after the speaker consents to be questioned, all questions and replies are made through the Chair. Delegates shall not interrupt a speaker on a point of information.
_29__ MOTIONS - ORDER OF PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
The motions as indicated in the Short Form of Points and Motions have precedence, in the order given, over all other proposals or motions before the committee.
Adjournment of Debate. During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may move the adjournment of debate on that matter. One delegate may speak in favor of the motion and one opposed. The motion shall then be put to an immediate vote. Adjournment of debate on a resolution or amendment has the effect of tabling that item and moves the committee on to the next order of business. See also 8.9 on Reconsideration.
Closure of Debate. A delegate may move to close debate at any time on any matter. Such a motion closes all substantive debate on the matters before the body at that time, except when such a motion would interrupt a speaker. Two delegates may speak against closure, and the motion will then be put to a vote. During debate on an amendment, a delegate may move for closure of debate on the resolution. if closure passes, then the amendment shall be voted on first followed by the resolution.
Move a Resolution to the Floor. Used to bring an approved resolution to the floor, this motion may not interrupt a speaker and is not debatable. No second is required.
Suspension of the Meeting. During the discussion of any matter, a delegate may move to suspend the meeting. Suspending a meeting recesses it until the time specified in the motion; the Chair may request the mover to modify the time. When the committee reconvenes it will continue with its business from the point at which suspension was moved.
Adjournment of the Meeting. The motion of adjournment means that all business of the committee has been completed, and that the committee win not reconvene until the next Annual Session. The Chair may refuse to recognize a motion to adjourn the meeting if the Committee still has business before it. A motion to adjourn is not debatable, and will be put to an immediate vote.
Decisions of Competence. Any motion calling for a decision on the competence of the Committee to discuss or adopt a proposal shall be put to a vote before the vote is taken on the proposal in question. If a Committee decides it is not competent to discuss or vote on an amendment or resolution, the effect is the same as adjourning debate on the matter. See also 8.9 on Reconsideration.
Withdrawal of Motions. A motion may be withdrawn by its proposer at any time before voting on it has begun, provided the motion has not been amended. A withdrawn motion may be reintroduced by any other delegation.
Reconsideration of Proposals. When a proposal has been adopted, or rejected through a vote of adjournment or "no competence", it may be reconsidered at the same session by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting. The motion to reconsider must be made by a delegation which originally voted on the prevailing side of the proposal; thus, reconsideration may be moved only on the proposals voted on by roll-call.
Division of the Question. A motion to divide the question, proposing that parts of an amendment or resolution be voted on separately, is in order at any time prior to commencement of voting on the amendment or resolution. Motions to divide shall apply only to operative clauses. Permission to speak on the motion shall be granted to one speaker in favor and one opposed, after which there shall be an immediate vote. The first motion for division to receive a majority vote shall become the final manner in which the proposal is presented. Those parts of the proposal which are approved shall be put to a vote as a whole. If all operative clauses of a proposal have been rejected, the proposal as a whole has been rejected.
Dilatory Motions. The Chair may rule as dilatory, and therefore out of order, any motion repeating or closely approximating a substantive measure on which the committee has already rendered an opinion. Such rulings can not be appealed.
Appealing a Decision of the Chair. Rulings of the chair can be appealed unless otherwise specified in these GUIDELINES. Appeals can be debated by one speaker in favor and one opposed.
_30__ MOTIONS are actions which trigger activity in the International Parliament (Editing guideline #s once approved).
Guideline # : Motions : Interrupt Speaker? : Second Required? : Debatable? : Vote Required?
8.3 : Adjourn : no : yes : no : Simple Majority
8.5 : Recess : no : yes : no : Simply Majority
4.2 : Consideration of a Topic Area : no : yes : yes : Simple Majority
8.3 : Closure of Debate : no : yes : yes : Simple Majority
8.4 : Move a Resolution to the Floor : no : yes : no : None
6.2 : Limit/Extend Debate : no : yes : yes : Simple Majority
8.10 : Division of the Questions : no : yes : yes : Simple Majority
8.7 : Decision of Competence : no : yes : yes : Simple Majority
8.2 : Table : no : yes : yes : Simple Majority
8.9 : Reconsideration : no : yes : yes : Two-thirds Majority
8.12 : Appeal the Decision of the Chair : yes (by point of order only) : yes : yes : Simple Majority
7.1 : Point of Order : yes : no : no : None
7.2 : Point of Privilege : no : no : no : Ruling of the Chair
7.3 : Point of Parliamentary Inquiry : no : no : no : None
7.4 : Point of Information : no : no : no : None
_31__ VOTING METHODS AND RIGHTS: Each member delegation shall have one vote in each Committee in which it is represented. No delegate may cast a vote on behalf of another member.
_32__ ONLY ONE SINGLE PARLIAMENTARY BALLOT IS PERMITTED TO BE MARKED BY EACH WORLD RESIDENT: All world residents may vote one time and only one time during each International Parliament (IP) election cycle. In cases where a second ballot (or more) is cast, only the latter of the ballots will be counted and the previously marked ballot/eballot will be marked spoiled and regarded as disqualified and democratically illegitimate.
_34__ Simple Majority. Unless otherwise specified in these GUIDELINES, decisions in the Committee shall be made by a majority vote of those nations present and voting. The phrase "MIPs present and voting" refers to members casting ranked choice votes. Members which cast a final abstention are not voting. If a vote is equally divided between two sums of the same value, the motion fails.
_35__ Method of Voting. The Committee shall use ranked choice voting (RCV). The Chair, however, may grant a request for a roll-call vote; the decision to grant such a request is not appealable. All final votes on resolutions shall be taken by roll-call; the roll shall be called in English alphabetical order beginning with a person selected at random by the Secretary. Delegates shall reply "1," or "abstain," or "abstain from the order of voting." A nation may abstain from the order of voting once during the roll-call; a second abstention from the order of voting will be recorded as an abstention. Rights of explanation are permitted on roll-call votes and may be limited in time by the Chair. At the end of roll-call, but before rights of explanation and the subsequent announcement of the vote, the Secretary will ask for changes of vote. A delegation may not change from "1" to "yes", or "yes with right of explanation" or from "0" to "0 with right of explanation." Those abstaining may be accorded rights of explanation. The result of the vote shall be inserted into the Committee record.
_37__ ONLINE VOTING: The International Parliament will conduct elections using online voting and all votes will be posted where they can be easily viewed by the public with the information as to who had cast the vote.
_38__ EBALLOTS: "Eballots" are ballots marked and sent via email which can be posted on a web page and/or printed out and which can be combined in one stack of paper ballots. When printed eballots are combined with original marked paper ballots, every ballot counts as one vote as long as no voter had voted more than once. Eballots must be emailed to vvc at allpartysystem dot org, a private email address used by the secretary and observers for receiving such eballots. No reply email will be sent to voters who cast eballots, unless the voter indicates that he/she wishes to be self appointed, or when a question regarding verification is raised by a volunteer vote counter. Choices marked on "eballots" are posted for public view and are not bound by confidentiality under the behavior of officers of the International Parliament's VOTE COUNTING AND VOLUNTARY LAW MINISTRY.
__39_ PAPER BALLOTS will be made confidential to the highest level possible.
_40__ VOTER AUTHENTICATION: Each voter will be authenticated with minimum methods which will be documented and kept on a file easily accessed via the internet for easier verification and validation and the information will be used to satisfy the International Parliament's #1 guideline; "Require all the elected members to be in communication either through facebook, email, twitter, telephone or postal service or else their name will be eliminated after one year" which was approved on 7/30/2014.
_41__ Conduct during Voting. Immediately prior to a vote, the Chair shall describe to the Committee the proposal to be voted on, and shall explain the consequence of a 1 or 0 vote. Voting shall begin upon the chair's declaration and shall end when the results of the vote are announced. Once voting has begun, no delegate shall interrupt the voting except on a point of order or information concerning the actual conduct of the vote, or on a point of personal privilege.
_42__ BALLOT PLACEMENT: ORDER OF NOMINEES of all names in the parliament elections and subsidiary parliament elections will be determined by the results caused by the voters' ranking of the nominees on the previous election's ballots. This is known as the correct consecutive order of nominee. New nominees will be placed on the ballot in the order that they were nominated, will fall below the higher ranked elected members and will be grouped within the group of similar party/category. The date of the original nomination may determine the placement in order on the ballot. The final order of the parties/categories on the final prepared ballot will be determined by the nominees' party name/category and the parties/categories, and the parties/categories will be listed on the ballot in alphabetical order. When an elected member switches party/categories at any time, then their name will be placed in the new party/category below all other nominees already listed. SPACE FOR THREE OR MORE WRITE-IN choices must be provided on each and every ballot, in all elections.
_43__ TIES: No runoff will be called for most in ties and the tie will remain in effect until a tie-breaker voter breaks the tie. Ties for new nominations for the ballot will be broken through using a "random" draw of A-Z alphabetizing. Ties can be broken quickly by holding a runoff election only when such a run-off election is called by any of the ten executives of the IP. In all other cases, all the names/items in a tie will be included in the results as a new "tied" category, even if the size of the assembly or agenda list must be expanded beyond normal size.
_44__ VOTER BALLOT VERIFICATION requires only a name of the voter or a witness when no name is used. If they do not give their name then the ballot will be null and void. All voters must preregister their name and at least two methods of contact.
_45__ Supplemental GUIDELINES
_46__ PREAMBULAR PHRASES provide background information and establish proper context for reading and interpreting the resolution.
Preambular clauses may:
Justify proposed action
Cite historical precedents
Refer to previously adopted UN documents
Refer to factual situations, past or current
Make altruistic appeals
Affirming
Expressing its Appreciation
Keeping in mind
Alarmed by
Expressing its Satisfaction
Noting
Appreciating
Fulfilling
Noting with regret
Approving
Fully aware
Noting with satisfaction
Aware of
Fully alarmed
Noting with deep concern
Believing
Fully believing
Noting with approval
Bearing in mind
Further deploring
Noting further
Cognizant
Further recalling
Observing
Declaring
Guided by
Realizing
Deeply concerned
Having adopted
Reaffirming
Deeply convinced
Having considered
Recalling
Deeply disturbed
Having devoted attention
Recognizing
Deeply regretting
Having examined
Referring
Deploring
Having heard
Seeking
Desiring
Having received
Taking into Account
Emphasizing
Having studied
Taking into Consideration
Expecting
Impressed by
Taking note
Viewing with appreciation
Welcoming
_47__ OPERATIVE CLAUSES are set out to achieve the committee's main policy goals on
the topic.
Each operative clause begins with a number and ends with a
semicolon (the final clause ends with a period).
Operative clauses should be
organized in a logical progression, and each clause should contain a single
idea or policy proposal.
Keep in mind that all resolutions except those passed
by the Security Council are non-binding.
As a rule of thumb, good resolutions usually have an equal number or more operative phrases than preambulatory phrases.
Accepts
Expresses its hope
Affirms
Further invites
Approves
Further resolves
Authorizes
Further requests
Calls
Have resolved
Calls upon
Implores
Condemns
Notes
Congratulates
Proclaims
Confirms
Reaffirms
Considers
Recommends
Declares accordingly
Reminds
Deplores
Regrets
Designates
Requests
Draws the attention
Solemnly affirms
Emphasizes
Strongly
Condemns
Encourages
Supports
Endorses
Takes note of
Establishes
Transmits
Expresses its appreciation
Urges
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