“The elections shall be by secret ballot and a single “X” or “√” shall be the system of voting employed. This procedure will be posted on each ballot slip.” Existing By-Law # 6.3.4 concerning the percentage of student votes required as a quorum in times of referendums shall be written to read: “Never less than twenty-one hundred & forty two (2,142) members representing fifteen percent of the active membership of the Association shall constitute a quorum at any Special General Meeting of the Association. A decision of the Association may be brought about by a majority vote of the active Members present, unless as otherwise stipulated in the Constitution and its Bylaws.” A new By-Law # 9.1.5 concerning polling clerks shall be written to read: “Campaign Managers shall not be permitted to act as polling clerks during times of elections.” John is concerned about the fact that a 15% turn out might be difficult to come to reality. John also mentions the fact that the referendum vote is nonbinding. Patricia states that if the outcome would not represent the student body if the outcome were less than 15%. Jay explains that increase the quorum for referendum is so to reduce complains from the students. Deep wants to know the previous voting turnouts in order to determine the percentage number. Gabe states that the SA should increase the voting turnout percentage prior to this amendment are to be followed. Will stated that 15% is a reasonable turnout to represent the student body. Cristina wants clarification as to why the number is 2142 students and Jay responded that it was from an addition from the previous 10% number. Patricia called the question. 15/1/0
Carried
Motion: Be it resolved that the BCIT SA accepts and supports the proposed amendments to the BCIT Student Association Constitutional By-Laws. Moved by: Daniel Boffo 14/1/1 Carried
Seconded by: Patricia Stefani
13.10. Next Meeting Next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2003 at 5:45pm. 12.11. Meeting adjourned It was moved by Patricia Stefani and seconded by Cristina Roman that the meeting be adjourned. (6:45 pm.).
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