There are a number of different types of vote, each of which has its own rule set and expected threshold. Unless otherwise specified, all votes take place over a period of two weeks, or until all eligible voters have voted, whichever comes first, and votes are public. Explicit abstentions (+0) will count toward quorum, if applicable, but do not count toward majority.
Non-trivial votes should be preceded by at least two weeks of discussion, although no formal discussion mechanism is required.
The mechanics of voting (email, forum, any conventional subject lines, etc.) may be established and publicized by the Secretaries.
Votes may be changed at will until the end of the voting period.
In some cases, votes may overlap such that an individual would become eligible to cast a vote only as a result of another overlapping vote, such as a membership vote. In all cases, eligibility to vote will be defined based on membership at the moment a given vote starts. For nominations for Secretary or Core Committee member, eligibility to vote will be defined based on membership at the moment the nominating period begins.
A secretary may trigger any type of vote if appropriate and necessary.
Rounding of quorums and majorities would occur such that:
An Entrance Vote is called by the Sponsor of a proposed PSR. Only Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
A Readiness Vote is called by the Editor of a proposed PSR in Draft Phase. Only members of the PSR’s Working Group (including the Editor and Sponsor) may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
An Approval Vote is called by the Sponsor of a proposed PSR in the Review Phase. Only Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
A Deprecation Vote is called by any Core Committee Member. Only Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
An Abandonment Vote is called by any Secretary or Core Committee Member. Only Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
A Membership Vote is called by any Project Representative and consists of a separate concurrent vote by the Core Committee and Project Representatives.
For the Core Committee vote, Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 50% majority is required for passage.
For the Project Representative vote, Project Representatives may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). There is no quorum. A 50% majority is required for passage.
Both the Core Committee and Project Representative votes must pass for the Membership Vote to be approved. If an individual is serving as both a Project Representative and Core Committee member, they are ineligible to vote in the Project Representative vote. If an individual is on the Core Committee and they are to be the Project Represenative for the project in question, they are not eligible to vote.
An Expulsion Vote is called by any Secretary or Core Committee member and consists of a separate concurrent vote by the Core Committee and Project Representatives.
For the Core Committee vote, Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 50% majority is required for passage.
For the Project Representative vote, Project Representatives may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). There is no quorum. A 50% majority is required for passage.
Both the Core Committee and Project Representative votes must pass for the Expulsion Vote to be approved. If an individual is serving as both a Project Representative and Core Committee member, they are ineligible to vote in the Project Representative vote. The Project Representative that is the subject, or of whoms project is the subject, of the Expulsion Vote is not eligible to vote.
A Recall Vote is called by any two of a Secretary, Core Committee member, and Project Representative, and consists of a separate concurrent vote by the Core Committee and Project Representatives.
For the Core Committee vote, Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
For the Project Representative vote, Project Representatives may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). There is no quorum. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
Both the Core Committee and Project Representative votes must pass for the Recall Vote to be approved. If an individual is serving as both a Project Representative and Core Committee member, they are ineligible to vote in the Project Representative vote. If a Core Committee member is the subject of the Recall Vote, they are not eligible to vote.
A vote to amend any FIG bylaw is called by a Secretary, and consists of a separate concurrent vote by the Core Committee and Project Representatives.
For the Core Committee vote, Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
For the Project Representative vote, Project Representatives may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). There is no quorum. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
Both the Core Committee and Project Representative votes must pass for the Bylaw Vote to be approved. If an individual is serving as both a Project Representative and Core Committee member, they are ineligible to vote in the Project Representative vote.
Should a need arise to call a formal vote for any situation not described here, the vote will be called by a Secretary. It consists of a separate vote by the Core Committee and Project Representatives.
For the Core Committee vote, Core Committee members may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). Quorum is 50%. A 2/3 majority is required for passage.
For the Project Representative vote, Project Representatives may vote, either For (+1), Against (-1), or Abstain (+0). There is no quorum. A 50% majority is required for passage.
Both the Core Committee and Project Representative votes must pass for the Vote to be approved. If an individual is serving as both a Project Representative and Core Committee member, they are ineligible to vote in the Project Representative vote.