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Jclagg at 05:18, 23 July 2014

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	'''Regular votes''' include changes to the bylaws, the election of officers and directors, and an assortment of other one-off issues not explicitly outlined in the bylaws.		'''Regular votes''' include changes to the bylaws, the election of officers and directors, and an assortment of other one-off issues not explicitly outlined in the bylaws.

	'''FAPs''' (short for Funds Allocation Petitions) specifically deal with the spending of money and are usually for the purchase of a piece of equipment. Sometimes it might be for a service or some change in accounting voodoo, but always involves the allocation of funds.		'''FAPs''' (short for Funds Allocation Petitions) specifically deal with the one-time spending of money and are usually for the purchase of a piece of equipment. Sometimes it might be for a service or some change in accounting voodoo, but always involves the allocation of funds.

	== How to Cast Your Vote ==		== How to Cast Your Vote ==

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Who Can Vote?

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	== Who Can Vote? ==		== Who Can Vote? ==
	All members in good-standing (meaning you are up on your dues). This includes Makership recipients during their membership period.		All members in good-standing (meaning you are up on your dues). This includes Makership recipients during their membership period. If you are receiving the email or have access to the thread, you can and should vote.

Jclagg at 05:05, 23 July 2014

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	For '''FAPs''', you may reply in the voting thread. Note that there will be a discussion thread and a voting thread. Vote in the voting thread, discuss in the discussion thread. You may technically cast your vote in person, but this is not common for FAPs. Plan on FAPPING in front of a computer screen in the privacy of your home.		For '''FAPs''', you may reply in the voting thread. Note that there will be a discussion thread and a voting thread. Vote in the voting thread, discuss in the discussion thread. You may technically cast your vote in person, but this is not common for FAPs. Plan on FAPPING in front of a computer screen in the privacy of your home.

	== Yea, Nay, or Present ==		=== Yea, Nay, or Present ===
	It is commonly accepted that “'''+1'''” indicates a yea vote and “'''-1'''” a nay vote. However, you may use any language that clearly communicates your intention. Try not to get too creative.		It is commonly accepted that “'''+1'''” indicates a yea vote and “'''-1'''” a nay vote. However, you may use any language that clearly communicates your intention. Try not to get too creative.

	'''Present''' is also a perfectly valid vote. It shows that you are a caring, engaged member, but don’t have any opinion on the particular vote at hand. Present votes are valuable as they help us meet quorum.		'''Present''' is also a perfectly valid vote. It shows that you are a caring, engaged member, but don’t have any opinion on the particular vote at hand. Present votes are valuable as they help us meet quorum.

	== Changing Your Vote ==		=== Changing Your Vote ===
	Vote as often and as many ways as you like. Often minds are changed after some discussion. '''Only your last vote will count.'''		Vote as often and as many ways as you like. Often minds are changed after some discussion. '''Only your last vote will count.'''

	== Who Can Vote? ==		== Who Can Vote? ==
	All members in good-standing (meaning you are up on your dues). This includes Makership recipients during their membership period.		All members in good-standing (meaning you are up on your dues). This includes Makership recipients during their membership period.

Jclagg at 04:56, 23 July 2014

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	LVL1 is democratic to a fault. Here are some quick tips to help you vote like a pro. This in no way usurps the bylaws. If you want something more detailed and official, read the bylaws.		LVL1 is democratic to a fault. Here are some quick tips to help you vote like a pro. This in no way usurps the [[bylaws]]. If you want something more detailed and official, read the [[bylaws]].

	== Voting vs. FAPs ==		== Voting vs. FAPs ==
	Regular votes include changes to the bylaws, the election of officers and directors, and an assortment of other one-off issues not explicitly outlined in the bylaws.		'''Regular votes''' include changes to the bylaws, the election of officers and directors, and an assortment of other one-off issues not explicitly outlined in the bylaws.

	FAPs (short for Funds Allocation Petitions) specifically deal with the spending of money and are usually for the purchase of a piece of equipment. Sometimes it might be for a service or some change in accounting voodoo, but always involves the allocation of funds.		'''FAPs''' (short for Funds Allocation Petitions) specifically deal with the spending of money and are usually for the purchase of a piece of equipment. Sometimes it might be for a service or some change in accounting voodoo, but always involves the allocation of funds.

	== How to Cast Your Vote ==		== How to Cast Your Vote ==

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LVL1 is democratic to a fault. Here are some quick tips to help you vote like a pro. This in no way usurps the bylaws. If you want something more detailed and official, read the bylaws.

== Voting vs. FAPs ==
Regular votes include changes to the bylaws, the election of officers and directors, and an assortment of other one-off issues not explicitly outlined in the bylaws.

FAPs (short for Funds Allocation Petitions) specifically deal with the spending of money and are usually for the purchase of a piece of equipment. Sometimes it might be for a service or some change in accounting voodoo, but always involves the allocation of funds.

== How to Cast Your Vote ==
For '''regular voting''', you must email [mailto:secretary@lvl.org secretary@lvl1.org] with your vote. These votes have a proxy voting period where you can go the email route. You may also show up to cast your vote in person at a meeting. '''Remember, if it doesn't explicitly say it's a FAP, you must email your vote and not simply reply in the thread.'''

For '''FAPs''', you may reply in the voting thread. Note that there will be a discussion thread and a voting thread. Vote in the voting thread, discuss in the discussion thread. You may technically cast your vote in person, but this is not common for FAPs. Plan on FAPPING in front of a computer screen in the privacy of your home.

== Yea, Nay, or Present ==
It is commonly accepted that “'''+1'''” indicates a yea vote and “'''-1'''” a nay vote. However, you may use any language that clearly communicates your intention. Try not to get too creative.

'''Present''' is also a perfectly valid vote. It shows that you are a caring, engaged member, but don’t have any opinion on the particular vote at hand. Present votes are valuable as they help us meet quorum.

== Changing Your Vote ==
Vote as often and as many ways as you like. Often minds are changed after some discussion. '''Only your last vote will count.'''

== Who Can Vote? ==
All members in good-standing (meaning you are up on your dues). This includes Makership recipients during their membership period.