Intergalactic Summit

Chair and Administrator Onzo,

Given the recent mishap regarding the structure of the conference and the tallying of votes, I feel a review of structure is in order. This oversight has caused a loss of confidence in the conference and a loss of interest and enthusiasm by at least one party and likely more.

I propose the following restructure:

Each representative polity (faction or corporation) should convene to elect a representative to speak and vote on the polity's behalf. This will relegate each political faction's interest to a singular vote. There are a few ways this could be accomplished, none of them overly graceful but some less complex than others.

The most simple solution would be to organize parties into groups based on national affiliations (Amarr Empire, Minmatar Republic, Gallente Federation, Caldari State, Angels, Serpentis, Guristas, Independent).
Pros:

• Fewest vote total (making easier vote tally)
• Eliminates largest discepancy of partipant population (evens the numbers the most)

Cons:

• Does not account for divisions within factions (Empire families, Federal voter blocs, etc)
• Bolsters power of "swing" votes (independent vote becomes most crucial on every topic)
• Increases likelihood of ties (fewer voting parties, more clear divisions, voters abstaining due to internal divisions)

Another way would be to permit internal divisions gaining representation. The best way to bring about this organization would be to have each faction's representatives convene and divide themselves into one, two or three individual polities based on political divisions within the faction. There is a caveat however; in order to prevent abuse of the divisions (one party claiming as many divisions as possible in order to gain more votes), each faction will need to be limited to the same number of divisions based on the minimum number afforded by any indivdiual polity. (Lowest common denominator).

Pros:

• Allows for more nuanced approach to topics
• Considers internal political divisions and gives them a voice
• Increases overall voter representation

Cons:

• Eliminates smaller discrepancy of participant population
• Still subject to abuse if voter groups rally by factional banner on topics
• Increases vote tally

Perhaps a compromise between the two could be found? However, those are the two simplest solutions to the dilemma. Obviously we wish to encourage continued participation from as many parties as possible and we owe an unequivocal, and public, apology to the Minmatar delegation that was overshadowed due to a raw democratic process since it is our failure to notice the voter discrepancy that led to the problem.

I would also strongly recommend a reconvening of this session following the restructure to reapproach each topic under the new structure and permit a more fair and balanced resolution. That, however, is your discretion.

Respectfully,

~O.J. Antolliere, PRO

We should obviously weight the vote allocation of the different factions. Give the mainstream factions a number of votes and allow the total of the Independent factions to equal a single mainstream faction - allowing them to act as a tiebreaker but not giving them the same say as a major faction.

This is essentially what our internal discussion has been leaning toward. We are still discussing the specifics and the eventual decision will be announced here. In the meantime, please continue to provide feedback as it helps arrive at a solution that would be most equitable for all involved parties.

Thank you.

I'm curious.

Why do the votes matter? You have no decision-making authority over me

Your kind made it quite clear that no Matari voice was welcome in this sham of a conference. Amarr and Caldari delegates outnumbered their Minmatar and Gallente peers.

It's quite clear what sort of peace your lot are after. The same as always. You wish to get your way and everyone else must bend their knee to your wishes.

It was not meant seriously. You do understand what a joke is, right?