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ILS POLICY POL 27ILS VOTING POLICYMETHODS OF VOTING•••
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Paper-based methods.
Machine voting.
Postal voting.
Electronic voting.
Open ballot.
Other methods.
In person.
Proxy voting.

Paper-based methods
The most common voting method uses paper ballots on which voters mark their preferences. This may
involve marking their support for a motion listed on the ballot, or a write-in, where they write out thename or a sign of their preferred candidate if it is not listed. The ILS uses this voting system.
Machine voting
Machine voting uses voting machines, which may be manual or electronic. The ILS does not use thisvoting system.
Postal voting
Many associations allow postal voting, where voters are sent a ballot and return it by post. The ILS may
use this voting system.
Electronic voting
Many associations allow electronic voting, where voters are sent an electronic ballot and return it
electronically. The ILS uses this voting system.
Open ballot
In contrast to a secret ballot, an open ballot takes place in public and is commonly done by a show ofhands. The ILS uses this voting system.
Other methods
In some countries, voting is carried out using marbles or stones, a method introduced to deal withilliteracy. A similar system used in social clubs sees voters given a white ball to indicate support and a
black ball to indicate opposition. This led to the coining of the term blackballing. The ILS does not use
this voting system.
In person
In person voting means that the votes are carried in person by the person present. The ILS uses thisvoting system.
Proxy voting
Proxy voting means that a person who is not present, give his/her vote to an eligible and present person
to vote in his/her place. The ILS uses this voting system.

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MAJORITY
Simple majority or absolute majority: More than half of the votes cast. This can be 501 votes if 1.000
people vote. It can be 51 votes if 100 people vote. It can be 12 votes if 23 people vote.
Example, if a group consists of 22 individuals, a majority would be 12 or more individuals, while having
11 or fewer individuals would not constitute a majority.
Example, if a group consists of 23 individuals, a majority would be 12 or more individuals, while having
11 or fewer individuals would not constitute a majority.
Simple majority is more than 50%. Using the term 50%+1 is therefore wrong. The rules must be adapted
to read >50% (more than 50%).
The (absolute) majority is sometimes referred to as a "simple" majority, compared to a supermajority (amajority requirement above 50%, like a 2/3 majority), however use of this term is inconsistent as it
sometimes refers to a mere plurality (as opposed to an absolute majority).
A majority, also called a simple majority or absolute majority to distinguish it from similar terms (see the"Related terms" section below), is more than half, of the total. It is a subset of a set consisting of morethan half of the set's elements. "Majority" can be used to specify the voting requirement, as in a "majorityvote".
TYPES OF VOTESYes vote
A yes vote is when a participant vote YES.
No voteA no vote is when a participant vote NO.
Abstention
An abstention is when a participant in a vote either does not vote YES or NO.
An abstention may be used to indicate the voting individual's ambivalence about the measure, or mild
disapproval that does not rise to the level of active opposition. Abstention can also be used whensomeone has a certain position about an issue, but since the popular sentiment supports the opposite,
it might not be expedient to vote according to their conscience. A person may also abstain when they
do not feel adequately informed about the issue at hand, or have not participated in relevant discussion.
A member may also be required to abstain in the case of a real or perceived conflict of interest.
Abstentions do not count in tallying the vote negatively or positively; when members abstain, they arein effect attending only to contribute to a quorum.
Invalid vote
A voter casts a ballot wilfully invalid. Invalid votes do not count in tallying the vote negatively or positively.
Blank Vote or white vote
A voter returns a ballot without having casted a vote. This is considered as an abstention.
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Abstentions, invalid votes and blank votes are not counted to determine the majorities.
Majorities are determined after a vote has been issued.

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Old system
The majority is calculated on all votes: Yes, No,Abstention, Blanc, Invalid.
Rule:The simple majority is 50 %+1.
The 2/3 majority is 66,66 %+1.
Example on simple majority:
20/20 Board Members vote:• 10 vote yes• 4 vote no• 6 abstain
The motion did not pass.
Example on 2/3 majority:
20/20 Board Members vote:• 12 vote yes• 4 vote no• 4 abstain
The motion is does not pass.

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The majority is calculated on the YES and theNO votes only.
Rule:
The simple majority is 50 %+1.
The 2/3 majority is 66,66 %+1.
Example on simple majority:
20/20 Board Members vote:• 10 vote yes• 4 vote no• 6 abstain
The motion does pass.
Example on 2/3 majority:
20/20 Board Members vote:• 12 vote yes• 4 vote no• 4 abstain
The motion does pass.

Reports
Reports presented by the President, the Secretary General, the ILS Vice-Presidents and theCommissions/Committee Chairs are received by the Board of Directors.
Recommendations
Recommendations are approved or disapproved by a vote of the Board of Directors.
Policy approved by the Board of Directors on 24/09/2022.