RichardP13 (California)
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Posts: 1,767
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In California, all elections must be conducted using the two envelope or "secret ballot".
The Members are each sent specific instructions on how to prepare the ballots for delivery using the "secret ballot" method as prescribed by Section 1363.03 of the Civil Code. The outer envelope must have the Members printed name, address and signature. The inner envelope contains the ballot with no Member idenifying marks.
In your opinion, if the Member/Owner chose to put an idenifying mark, signed the inner envelope, wrote their address or something on the actual ballot, would that invalidate the Members vote?
My understanding is that IF the Member/Owner chose to make an idenifying mark on the inner envelope or ballot, they in fact have given up their right to make their ballot secret, but the vote would still count.
The Members are each sent specific instructions on how to prepare the ballots for delivery using the "secret ballot" method as prescribed by Section 1363.03 of the Civil Code. The outer envelope must have the Members printed name, address and signature. The inner envelope contains the ballot with no Member idenifying marks.
In your opinion, if the Member/Owner chose to put an idenifying mark, signed the inner envelope, wrote their address or something on the actual ballot, would that invalidate the Members vote?
My understanding is that IF the Member/Owner chose to make an idenifying mark on the inner envelope or ballot, they in fact have given up their right to make their ballot secret, but the vote would still count.