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Submission JONES-0181 (Online)

Submission ByMr David Jones
AddressCastlegar, BC,
Organization
Date20040414
CategoryDemocratic elections, Electoral system change
Abstract
How will party slates be selected under proportional representation? Will all the names on the list come from one region? Will all party members take part in the selection process? Will the signing up of new members be controlled? [1 page]

Submission Content
I have one suggestion and one concern.

The suggestion is that any alternative voting systems being considered be tested by having mock elections involving as large a number of people participating as possible. The purpose of this would be to determine if:

1. Voters will understand and be able to use the proposed system easily and correctly.

2. The system produces the results the Assembly expects it to.

My concern is how party slates will be selected if a proportional representation system is proposed. Will there be controls to ensure that the names on the list do not all come from one region of the Province? Will all party members be able to take part in the selection process? Will there be controls on signing up mass instant party members by candidates?

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