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:'''[[#Voter registration|Voter registration]] and [[#Voting|voting]] instructions''' appear below.
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==Notice to all Citizens==
==Notice to all Citizens==
The Management Council has called an Election.  It has appointed [[User:<election committee member name>|<election committee member name>]], [[User:<election committee member name>|<election committee member name>]] and [[User:<election committee member name>|<election committee member name>]] to act as the Election Committee.  They can be contacted by email from their User pages or by leaving a note on their Discussion pages.
The [[CZ:Council|Citizendium Council]] has [FORUMURL called an election] to fill X seat(s), the position of [[CZ:Managing Editor|Managing Editor]], and to allow [[/Referenda|referenda]] on how this project is run.
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==Management Council election==
The election is organised by an [[CZ:Election Committee|Election Committee]] comprising [[User:NAME|NAME]] and [[User:NAME|NAME]].
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible for nomination to fill a Management Council seat. The elected officers will '''complete the terms of office''' of the members who vacate their particular seat as specified by the [http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/CZ:Management_Council_Motions_Passed#2011-043.2C_02_November_2011 Management Council].  


The Mangement Council seats to be filled by this election are those of:
Nominations for vacant seats and proposals for referenda shall open at midnight [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on '''MONTH DAY, 201x''' and close at midnight UTC on '''MONTH DAY, 201x'''.<!--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.-->


* [[User:<first Council member>|<first Council member>]]
===Eligibility to nominate candidates, propose referenda and vote===
* [[User:<second Council member>|<second Council member>]]
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 '''MONTH DAY, 201x'''; 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.
* [[User:<third Council member>|<third Council member>]]
* etc.
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==Editorial Council election==
==Voting method==<!--If Ballotbin.com is used-->
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible for nomination to fill a Editorial Council seat, except that only editors may fill an editor seat. The elected officers will '''complete the terms of office''' of the members who vacate their particular seat as specified by the [http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/CZ:Management_Council_Motions_Passed#2011-043.2C_02_November_2011 Management Council].  
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 Editorial Council seats to be filled by this election are those of:
==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 '''MONTH DAY, 201x''' and closes 24 hours before the election ends, at midnight UTC on '''MONTH DAY, 201x'''. Early registrants will receive a notice that their email has been received.


* Editor: [[User:<first Editor Council member>|<first Editor Council member>]]
To register:
* Editor: [[User:<second Editor Council member>|<second Editor Council member>]]
* etc.
* Author: [[User:<first Author Council member>|<first Author Council member>]]
* Author: [[User:<second Author Council member>|<second Author Council member>]]
* etc.
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==Managing Editor election==
#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.)
Only Editors in good standing are eligible for nomination to fill the Managing Editor seat. The current Managing Editor is: [[User:<Managing Editor>|<Managing Editor>]]
#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).
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#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.)


==Ombudsman election==
==Citizendium Council election==
Any citizen in good standing is eligible for nomination to fill the Ombudsman seat. The current Ombudsman is: [[User:<Ombudsman>|<Ombudsman>]]
Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Citizendium Council seat. The elected officers will '''commence terms of office''' which begin on July 1st, 201x. Citizens may nominate others or themselves to the seat(s) (self-nominations must be seconded).
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All XX Citizendium Council seats are open for election. X seats have terms ending on June 30th, 201x and Y seats have a term ending on June 30th, 201y. The successful candidates with the fewest votes shall take the seats with the shorter term(s).
 
<!--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 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]].'''
 
==Election==
The nominations period begins at 00:01 UTC on '''MONTH DAY, 201x'''.
 
===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 30, 201x.
 
'''To nominate candidates, enter their names [[/Nominations#Managing Editor nominations|here]].'''
 
===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, 201x. Citizens may nominate others or themselves to the seats (self-nominations must be seconded).
 
Two Citizendium Council seats are open for election. Both seats have terms ending on June 30th, 201x.
 
<!--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 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]].'''
 
==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 '''MONTH DAY, 201x'''. 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 XX voters participated in the last election, YY 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 and referenda on <date 1>;<br/>
*Begin accepting nominations and referenda at midnight [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on MONTH DAY 201x;
* Stop accepting nominations and referenda at the end of <date 2>;<br/>
*Close the period for new nominations and for candidates to accept their nominations and draft their statements at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
* Have the ballot prepared by <date 3>;<br/>
*Close the period for Citizen-initiated referenda to be proposed and supported at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
* Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters on <date 4>;<br/>
*Have the ballot prepared by midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
* Stop accepting ballots at the end of <date 5><br/>
*Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
*Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
*Release the results by midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x.
 
{{User:ElectionMONTHYEAR/Nominations}}<!--Remove when results are published-->
 
==Referenda==
The election will include voting on the following [[CZ:Referenda|referenda]]. 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.


'''NB:''' All dates referred to above will be counted as starting at midnight [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]].
<!--===Referendum 1: NAME===
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''Proposed by the [[CZ:Council|Citizendium Council]] in [http://forum.citizendium.org/index.php/FORUMURL this motion]''
''Proposed by [[User:NAME|NAME]]''


==Management Council Nominees (in alphabetical order) and links to their statements==
This referendum proposes to modify the Charter.
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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].''-->
 
 
<!--===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 in the Elections and Referenda runs from '''MONTH DAY, 201x to midnight UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x'''.
 
===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'.
 
That's it - you've just cast your ballot.  Thank you for participating!
 
<!--==Results==
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:'''
 
Click [[/Nominations|here]] to see details of the candidates and any election statements.
 
===Council seat(s)===
====CANDIDATE NAME====<!--Approval vote, i.e. same number of candidates as seats-->
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|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
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|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election< date>/Nominations/Management Council/<first candidate>|Statement]].
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|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate]]
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Management Council/<second candidate>|Statement]].
<!--|}
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|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate]]
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Management Council/<third candidate>|Statement]].
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==Editorial Council Nominees (in alphabetical order) and links to their statements: Author positions==
===Council seat(s)===<!--More candidates than seats-->
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!Name of nominee
!Candidate
!Acceptance of nomination
!Votes
!Statement
!Result
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|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
|style="background-color:lightgreen"|A CANDIDATE NAME
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Editorial Council authors/<first candidate>|Statement]].
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|-
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate]]
|style="background-color:lightgreen"|B CANDIDATE NAME
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Editorial Council authors/<second candidate>|Statement]].
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|<!--Leave blank for not elected-->
|-
<!--|}
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate]]
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Editorial Council authors/<third candidate>|Statement]].
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==Editorial Council Nominees (in alphabetical order) and links to their statements: Editor positions==
===Managing Editor===
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====CANDIDATE NAME====<!--Approval vote, i.e. same number of candidates as seats-->
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!Name of nominee
!Response
!Acceptance of nomination
!Votes
!Statement
!Result
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|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Editorial Council editors/<first candidate>|Statement]].
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED / NOT APPROVED'''
|-
|-  
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate]]
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Editorial Council editors/<second candidate>|Statement]].
<!--|}
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate]]
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Editorial Council editors/<third candidate>|Statement]].
|}
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==Managing Editor Nominees (in alphabetical order) and links to their statements==
-===Managing Editor===<!--More candidates than seats-->
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!Name of nominee
!Candidate
!Acceptance of nomination
!Votes
!Statement
!Result
|-
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
|style="background-color:lightgreen"|A CANDIDATE NAME
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Managing Editor/<first candidate>|Statement]].
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|'''ELECTED'''
|-
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate]]
|style="background-color:lightgreen"|B CANDIDATE NAME
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Managing Editor/<second candidate>|Statement]].
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|<!--Leave blank for not elected-->
|-
<!--|}
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate]]
 
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
===Referenda results===
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Managing Editor/<third candidate>|Statement]].
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.
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==Ombudsman Nominees (in alphabetical order) and links to their statements==
====Referendum 1 (ABBREVIATED TITLE<!--; two-thirds required--><!--)====
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!Name of nominee
!Acceptance of nomination
!Statement
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate]]
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<first candidate>|<first candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Ombudsman/<first candidate>|Statement]].
|-
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate]]
!Response
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<second candidate>|<second candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
!Votes
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Ombudsman/<second candidate>|Statement]].
!Result
|-
|-
|style="background-color:lime"|[[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate]]
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|Yes
|style="background-color:lime"|Accept - [[User:<third candidate>|<third candidate>]] <Time/Date of acceptance> (UTC)
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
|style="background-color:lime"|[[CZ:Election<date>/Nominations/Ombudsman/<third candidate>|Statement]].
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; width: 50%; background-color:lightgreen"|'''APRROVED / NOT APPROVED'''
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|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|No
|style="text-align:center; background-color:lightgreen"|X
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==Referenda==
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 will include voting on the following referenda.
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===Citizen initiated referenda===
[[Category:Citizen-initiated referenda]]
[[Category:Council-initiated referenda]]
[[Category:Elections]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:<year>, CZ Elections <month>}}


====Referendum 1: <name>====
Proposed by [[User:<proposer name>]]


<text of the referenda>
<!--Only if voting via the wiki: First, make sure you are logged in to ''Citizendium'', then:
 
# Copy the text of the 'Ballot paper' from the next section. Just scroll down from here (don't copy the original source code of this page).
''The above referendum is further discussed at [[CZ:Election<date>/Referenda/<referendum number>]].  
# On the menu on the far left of this page, under '''Toolbox''', you will see a menu item, '''E-mail this user'''.  Click on that link or the link here.
 
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<select one of the following and add after the last sentence.><br>
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As this referendum modifies the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of two thirds of the votes validly cast.''<br>
<!--# Under the heading '''Council candidate - NAME''', type "Yes" if you approve this candidate and "No" if you do not approve this candidate. (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).-->
As this referendum does not modify the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of the votes validly cast.''
<!--# Under the heading '''Council Editor candidates''', type the names of your preferred candidates. (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
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# Under the heading '''Council Author candidates''', type the names of your preferred candidates. (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Managing Editor''', type the name of your preferred candidate. (You may vote for only '''one''' candidate.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Ombudsman''', type the name of your preferred candidate. (You may vote for only '''one''' candidate.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 1''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 2''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
<!--# Under the heading '''Referendum 3''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 5''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 6''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 7''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 8''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum. (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 9''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).-->
<!--# Check what you've entered to make sure it accurately reflects your preferences.
# Click on the '''Send''' button.-->


===Council initiated referenda===


====Referendum 2: <name>====
<!--Only if voting takes place via the wiki ===Notes===
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#You have as many votes as there are seats or proposals for each section. Voting for more will invalidate that section of your ballot paper.
<!--#Where there is '''only a single candidate for a seat''', the name of that candidate is given on the ballot paper and you should write ''yes'' or ''no'' underneath to approve or not approve that candidate.
#Where there is '''more than one candidate for a seat''', you should type the full name of '''one''' candidate in the appropriate place on the ballot paper.-->
<!--#For each seat, you should type the full name of '''one''' candidate in the appropriate place on the ballot paper. This means that you may write more than one name in a section if there is more than one seat being contested.
#For '''referenda''', write ''yes'' or ''no'' underneath each one to approve or not approve the proposals.
#You may '''abstain''' on any or all seats and referenda by leaving the appropriate spaces blank. Writing anything else will invalidate that section of your ballot paper.
#You may only vote for candidates and referenda that appear on the ballot paper. Any others will invalidate that section of your ballot paper.
#You may only vote by typing the names of candidates or writing ''yes'' or ''no'' as appropriate. Writing anything else will invalidate that section of your ballot paper.-->


<text of the referenda>
<!--===Ballot paper===


''The above referendum is further discussed at [[CZ:Election<date>/Referenda/<referendum number>]]. 
<!--Council candidate - NAME-->


<select one of the following and add after the last sentence.><br>
As this referendum modifies the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of two thirds of the votes validly cast.''<br>
As this referendum does not modify the [[CZ:Charter|Charter]], it shall be ratified if accepted by a qualified majority of the votes validly cast.'''
----


==Voting==
Voting in the Elections and Referendum runs from midnight [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]], <election begin date> to midnight [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] <election end date>.<br />


===Voting instructions===
First, make sure you are logged in to ''Citizendium'', then:
# Copy the text of the "Ballot paper" from the next section.
# On the menu on the far left of this page, under '''Toolbox''', you will see a menu item, '''[[Special:EmailUser/<election user name>|E-mail this user]]'''.  Click on that link.
# This will take you to a page where you can enter the text of your email.
# Paste in the text of the "Ballot paper" that you previously copied.
# Under the heading '''MC member''', type the name of your preferred candidate(s).  (You may vote for up to '''<number of open MC seats>''' candidates.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''EC Authors''', type the name of your preferred candidate(s).  (You may vote for up to '''<number of open EC author seats>''' candidates.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''EC Editors''', type the name of your preferred candidate(s).  (You may vote for up to '''<number of open EC editor seats>''' candidates.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Managing Editor''', type the name of your preferred candidate.  (You may vote for only '''one''' candidate.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Ombudsman''', type the name of your preferred candidate.  (You may vote for only '''one''' candidate.  You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# Under the heading '''Referendum 1''', type "Yes" if you wish to vote in favour of the referendum, or type "No" if you wish to vote against the referendum.  (You may also abstain by not filling in anything in this section).
# <duplicate the previous line for all referenda, changing '''Referendum 1''' to the appropriate referendum number>
# Check what you've entered to make sure it accurately reflects your preferences.
# Click on the '''Send''' button.


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


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EC Authors
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EC Editors




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Ombudsman




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Referendum 2
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Referendum <n>


Referendum 2


==Results==
'''The results of the election for the Management Council are as follows:'''
# <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
# <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
# <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
# etc.
<candidate a>, <candidate b> and <candidate c> are therefore elected.


'''The results of the election for the Editorial Council Author seats are as follows:'''


# <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
# <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
# <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
# etc.


<candidate a>, <candidate b> and <candidate c> are therefore elected.
<!--Referendum 3


'''The results of the election for the Editorial Council Editor seats are as follows:'''


# <editor candidate with the most votes> - x votes
# <editor candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
# <editor candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
# etc.


<candidate d>, <candidate e> and <candidate f> are therefore elected.


'''The results of the election for the Managing Editor are as follows:'''
Referendum 5


# <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
# <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
# <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
# etc.


<candidate g> is therefore elected.


'''The results of the election for the Ombudsman are as follows:'''


# <author candidate with the most votes> - x votes
Referendum 6
# <author candidate with the second most votes> - y votes
# <author candidate with the third most votes>- z votes
# etc.


<candidate h> is therefore elected.


'''Referendum 1'''


The result was:


x Yes votes, y No notes
Referendum 7


As this referendum modifies the Charter, it required a qualified majority of two thirds of the votes validly cast in order to pass.  Referendum 1 therefore <IS/IS NOT> carried.


'''Referendum 2'''


The result was:


w Yes votes, z No notes
Referendum 8


This referendum therefore <IS/IS NOT> carried.


<etc.>


The above results were submitted for audit and were approved by the Management Council.


[[Category:Elections]]
Referendum 9-->
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 12 June 2016

Please note that this page may only be edited by members of the Election Committee.
Voter registration and voting instructions appear below.

Notice to all Citizens

The Citizendium Council has [FORUMURL called an election] to fill X seat(s), the position of Managing Editor, and to allow referenda on how this project is run.

The election is organised by an Election Committee comprising NAME and NAME.

Nominations for vacant seats and proposals for referenda shall open at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x and close at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x.

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 MONTH DAY, 201x; see the elections procedure). You may nominate candidates and propose referenda if you maintain an unblocked account on this main wiki in your own real name.

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 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

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 MONTH DAY, 201x and closes 24 hours before the election ends, at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x. Early registrants will receive a notice that their email has been received.

To register:

  1. 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 your preferences and make sure you've confirmed the address. (You can change it back as soon as you've registered.)
  2. Go to 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).
  3. 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.)

Citizendium Council election

Any Citizen in good standing is eligible to fill a Citizendium Council seat. The elected officers will commence terms of office which begin on July 1st, 201x. Citizens may nominate others or themselves to the seat(s) (self-nominations must be seconded).

All XX Citizendium Council seats are open for election. X seats have terms ending on June 30th, 201x and Y seats have a term ending on June 30th, 201y. The successful candidates with the fewest votes shall take the seats with the shorter term(s).

To nominate candidates, enter their names here.

Election

The nominations period begins at 00:01 UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x.

Managing Editor election

Any 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 30, 201x.

To nominate candidates, enter their names here.

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, 201x. Citizens may nominate others or themselves to the seats (self-nominations must be seconded).

Two Citizendium Council seats are open for election. Both seats have terms ending on June 30th, 201x.

To nominate candidates, enter their names here.

Referenda

Citizens may propose referenda for voting in the election. The proposals period begins at 00:01 UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x. 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 proposal text. To propose a referendum, follow the referenda proposal instructions.

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

Timetable

The timetable for the elections is as follows:

  • Begin accepting nominations and referenda at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
  • Close the period for new nominations and for candidates to accept their nominations and draft their statements at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
  • Close the period for Citizen-initiated referenda to be proposed and supported at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
  • Have the ballot prepared by midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
  • Begin accepting ballots from eligible voters from 00:01 UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
  • Stop accepting ballots at midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x;
  • Release the results by midnight UTC on MONTH DAY 201x.

User:ElectionMONTHYEAR/Nominations

Referenda

The election will include voting on the following referenda. 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.



Voting

Voting in the Elections and Referenda runs from MONTH DAY, 201x to midnight UTC on MONTH DAY, 201x.

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!






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