secret ballots

[Guest H.Wm.Mountcastle]

A member is free to waive the secrecy of his ballot and let others know how he voted.

But make sure no one led members to believe that they had to initial their ballots in order for them to be counted."

[Guest Mary]

well what we seem to think is that it was done so that certain people can identify who is for him and who is against him...by seeing the initials of who voted a certain way."

[Guest Nancy N.]

The question is whether the voters wrote their initials voluntarily, or whether they were, or felt, coerced."

[Guest George Mervosh]

I don't think coerced counts."

[Guest John M.]

>>well what we seem to think is that it was done so that certain people can identify who is for him and who is against him...by seeing the initials of who voted a certain way.<<

If people voluntarily choose to mark their ballots they "

[David A Foulkes]

And whether they initial it, write their whole name, or hand it over saying aloud "I vote yes" does not invalidate it either, correct? (as long as it's voluntary?)

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[Guest John M.]

>>And whether they initial it, write their whole name, or hand it over saying aloud "I vote yes" does not invalidate it either, correct?<<

Indeed. The rule in RONR is that the assembly may not adopt any motion which forces a"

[Guest alex]

"The rule in RONR is that the assembly may not adopt any motion which forces a member to disclose his vote."

Can someone please cite where in RONR this is stated? "

[Guest George Mervosh]

RONR, p. 244 (e) and p. 255."

[Guest Rob Elsman]

I think I would cite p. 399, ll. 3-11."