[NewPacifica] Re: LAB elections- screening of candidates?



Mark,

You write:

> Likewise, in a staggered term election, those subject to recall 
are those
> elected in the same election.  If 8 people were elected, _all_ 
will stand
> to be recalled even if you are only targetting _one_ person. 

As I understand it, this is inconsistent with the KPFA election 
model, which makes clear that the staggering is irrelevant. It is 
only the Board "in its entirety" which can be recalled. See relevant 
section of KPFA Model below: 

SECTION H: RECALL 

H.1 The Board in its entirety can be recalled through an initiative 
process. 

H.2 Any qualified voter must collect signatures of other qualified 
voters (as describedfined in Section B) totalling 15% of the total 
votes cast in the previous election to force a recall vote. 

H.3 Ballots for the recall election should be distributed as 
described in section E above. The election shall be considered valid 
only if the number of ballots returned equals 50% of the number of 
ballots cast in the previous regular Board election. The election 
period of 30 days may not be extended. 

H.4 Recall would require a simple majority (greater than 50%) of the 
votes cast. If the recall vote succeeds, a new election to replace 
the whole Board will be held within 90 days. Recalled Board members 
would be eligible to be re-elected in this election after completing 
the normal nomination and campaign process..


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