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From: "Phyllis Rippee" <>
Subject: [BOARD-L] Voting
Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 10:02:21 -0500


I'm not sure that we can pass a Standing Rule (should we wish to do so) in
regard to absentee voting. As I've already quoted about not allowed to
delegate authority, our bylaws delegate authority for voting to us, as well
as stating that to pass anything requires a 2/3 majority of a quorum (9)
voting.

Wouldn't an absentee ballot represent someone as being "present" to vote,
qualifying in the count for a quorum, thus, perhaps violating the bylaws?

I also believe that this eliminates the possibility of proxy voting, even if
specific instructions were given to the one chosen to cast the vote. Once
again, delegating the authority to vote (bylaws) to another member (cannot
be delegated according to Parliamentary Authority). And, furthermore, would
count in the quorum although not "present to vote."

Phyllis

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