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There is no limit to the number of candidates allowed to seek election each year.  In most cases the two candidates with the highest vote totals shall be elected to three-year terms that begin on the following January 1.  (Note: Because there are maximum and minimum regional requirements for the CC, a scenario might exist where a candidate finishing worse than second in the election could win a spot ahead of candidates who finished with a greater total of votes.)
 
There is no limit to the number of candidates allowed to seek election each year.  In most cases the two candidates with the highest vote totals shall be elected to three-year terms that begin on the following January 1.  (Note: Because there are maximum and minimum regional requirements for the CC, a scenario might exist where a candidate finishing worse than second in the election could win a spot ahead of candidates who finished with a greater total of votes.)
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If an election ends in a tie that must be broken, a runoff election will be held.  Deadlines to submit votes will be announced as necessary.  If the runoff election ends in a tie, a lottery or coin toss will be used to break the tie.
 
   
 
   
 
Any disputes about the elections process will be decided by the CC members (excluding those running for re-election).
 
Any disputes about the elections process will be decided by the CC members (excluding those running for re-election).

Revision as of 18:54, 21 December 2010

The Canadian Committee is a NASPA committee established in February 2009 to manage matters pertaining solely to Canadian and not American players.

To contact the Canadian Committee send an email to naspa-canada@yahoogroups.com.

Members

Current members

Past members

Ending dates for current members’ terms

The terms for both David Boys and Siri Tillekeratne will end on December 31, 2011.

The terms for both Tony Leah and Randall Thomas will end on December 31, 2012.

The terms for both John Robertson and Jeff Parsons will end on December 31, 2013.

Rules Governing Canadian Committee Elections

Each year two CC positions will expire on December 31. Prior to that date, there will be a nomination period for new candidates (lasting from September 1 to October 15). During that time, all Canadian NASPA members in good standing may nominate themselves or have others nominate them to run for election to the CC. The incumbents may also seek re-election.

Each year the CC election period will run from November 1 to November 30. All Canadian NASPA members in good standing may vote in this election. An online voting system will be instituted. (The CC will appoint a returning officer responsible for handling and counting ballots cast by voters who prefer to vote by paper ballot.) All votes must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 30.

Each voter may vote for as many as two candidates on the ballot, but may only submit one ballot (either online or paper).

There is no limit to the number of candidates allowed to seek election each year. In most cases the two candidates with the highest vote totals shall be elected to three-year terms that begin on the following January 1. (Note: Because there are maximum and minimum regional requirements for the CC, a scenario might exist where a candidate finishing worse than second in the election could win a spot ahead of candidates who finished with a greater total of votes.)

If an election ends in a tie that must be broken, a runoff election will be held. Deadlines to submit votes will be announced as necessary. If the runoff election ends in a tie, a lottery or coin toss will be used to break the tie.

Any disputes about the elections process will be decided by the CC members (excluding those running for re-election).

Canadian Committee Election Results

The results of the 2010 Canadian Committee Election (held from November 1 to November 30) are now final...

Total number of ballots cast: 70 (Voters could select one or two candidates)

John Robertson: 64 votes

Jeff Parsons: 27 votes

Cal Madden: 25 votes

Both incumbents are re-elected to another three-year term which begins on January 1, 2011.

Agenda

The Committee has the following items on its agenda:

  • Determine the mechanisms for breaking ties in future CC elections
  • Make arrangements for hosting the next Can-Am event
  • Consider a ratings fee surcharge on Canadian tournaments to help fund Canadian WSC players
  • Establish a mechanism for communicating with Canadian Scrabble players

Recent activity

  • Declared John Robertson and Jeff Parsons re-elected to new three-year terms based on the results of the 2010 CC election. Those terms begin on January 1, 2011.
  • Determined what would happen if the 2010 CC election ended in a tie for second place. Agreed to resume discussion of election tie-breakers once the 2010 election has concluded.
  • Arranged for the next Can-Am event to be held in Calgary on March 19-20, 2011. Siri Tillekeratne is making arrangements with the Radisson Hotel which will serve as the venue. Further information will be available soon.
  • Established the rules to govern all CC elections, beginning with 2010.
  • Amended the qualification rules for Canadians wishing to compete at the 2011 World SCRABBLE Championship to account for NASPA's new SOWPODS rating list.
  • Established John Robertson as NASPA's Canadian financial "middle man." John is authorized to collect NASPA membership fees from Canadian players in Canadian dollars (with the exchange rate factored in). See "payment" page for details.
  • Prepared a qualification system for the Canadian team at the 2011 World SCRABBLE Championship.
  • Prepared a qualification system for the next Canadian National SCRABBLE Championship.

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