Should eVoting be used for SVHI AGM and EGMs

Proposal description
eVote does not replace the AGM, it replaces proxy voting.  eVote saves time counting little pieces of paper.  AGMs will be much shorter so more members will attend.
 

eVote Benefits

    •    vote anywhere any time - no need to attend 10 hour AGM
    •    confidential voting
    •    eVote hosts discussion forum on proposals
    •    long time frame for voting… even vote after AGM (think and talk about issues)
    •    eVoting saves paper
    •    no need for proxies
    •    no need for recount

eVote Issues

    •    Voters without a computer.  Solution = polling station computer available at AGM
    •    Voters must register online under official email address

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Community comments

Bhava Dasa

The two proxy limit that was a significant issue in last year’s AGM, which was claimed to be supported in the corporation papers.

Nowhere in the bylaws, lease agreement, shareholders agreement [or in the articles of incorporation] (that could be presented), does it state that there is a restriction on the number of proxies that can be held at an AGM. And yet, the shareholders are being instructed that at this AGM there is a restriction of only two proxies. As far as it has been proven, this is not correct—there is no such (written) restriction.

In addition, we see as one of the proposals, a statement that we should vote on it being including (in the bylaws). We haven’t signed any paper stating that we agree to such a restriction so far.

Therefore, I would suggest that this statement regarding the number of proxies, that can be held by an individual at this AGM, be removed waiting for the proposal to be passed, or not.

Members for Voting Improvements

online voting is anonymous and better represents members than proxy voting

Yoginath

this is a fun way to vote. Similar to online shopping

Steve

Its almost impossible for everyone to have a representative present at a meeting. I personally don't understand why a proxy needs a specific person present. Actually ALL proxies need only to be read and counted by 1 person at the time a meeting takes place . All that is needed is a personal e-mail out . Each shareholder be given a private code and a ballot ( that they personally download) then scan it and email it back. No postal expenses , no cheating.

Kapila

Voting isn't only about selecting something but also engaging in conversation, debate, and understanding. E voting may better enable selection, but it will also enable less dialogue, less nuance, and more misunderstanding and pure vote gathering. I prefer a system where at least the person in attendance can engage.

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