Donovan Zoi
The Return
This is a Council Vote for adoption of changes in the Code of Standards, Section F (Forum Poll Procedures). This proposed ruleset will replace the entire Section F of the Code of Standards.
In accordance with our Standards, this Vote will remain open for the following time frame:
Minimum time = Vote tally of an unbeatable majority of YES or NO votes.
Maximum time = 48 hours or when quorum is reached, whichever comes last.
All Department Leaders should respond with a vote of YES, NO or ABSTAIN.
Suggested Poll Procedures, v2
In accordance with our Standards, this Vote will remain open for the following time frame:
Minimum time = Vote tally of an unbeatable majority of YES or NO votes.
Maximum time = 48 hours or when quorum is reached, whichever comes last.
All Department Leaders should respond with a vote of YES, NO or ABSTAIN.
Suggested Poll Procedures, v2
Code:
A. The following criteria are required for a poll to be binding:
1. Quorum levels must be met.
a. Quorum for polls is 1/3 of the active census within the
first 24 hours or;
b. 1/2 of the active census after the first 24 hours.
2. Approval levels must be achieved.
a. In the first 24 hours a super plurality is required.
1. To "win" the poll in the first 24 hours, a
category must receive at least double the
votes received by the next highest choice.
b. After the first 24 hours a simple plurality is
required.
c. If "Abstain" ever holds plurality at the end of a
poll, the poll is not binding.
B. The following criteria are required for a poll to be valid:
1. Discussion thread open for 24 hours, minimum.
2. Poll type in the header and first post.
3. Poll end dates/times noted in the first post.
a. End dates/times can be conditional. (Example:
poll ends at the beginning of the next chat turn)
4. Participation requirement (quorum needed) noted in the
first post.
5. Link to relevant discussion threads in the first post.
6. Inclusion of an "Abstain" option.
7. Link to the poll in the Poll Registry.
C. The following criteria are preferred for all polls:
1. Proposed poll, up for 24 hours minimum.
2. Poll posted with link from discussion thread.
3. Poll duration minimum of 24 hours (48 hours plus is
preferred).
a. If the poll runs into the weekend it is advised
that the duration be extended by 24 hours for
each weekend day. Forum participation is much
lower on the weekends.
4. Link to the poll in the appropriate Department thread.
D. Information polls - Do not have restrictions and cannot be used
to justify policy, plans or actions.
1. All polls posted by Leaders are considered Official unless
specifically noted to be informational in the header and
first post.
