====== Voting in WPLUG ======

WPLUG is a member-driven collective. We believe that the direction of the group should be decided by those who participate in it. To achieve this, we use a transparent, verifiable voting system that ensures every eligible voice is counted.

====== Our Philosophy ======

We reject the "black box" of corporate governance. In WPLUG, voting is not just for elections—it is a tool for continuous evolution. From choosing our technical stack to electing leadership, the collective's will is the final authority.

===== The Voting Platform =====

All official voting is conducted via our self-hosted **Loomio** instance. This provides a structured environment for debate and a permanent, verifiable audit trail of every proposal and result.

  * **Transparency:** Our voting history is open to the public. You can view past results and discussions here: [[https://vote.wplug.net/wplug|WPLUG Voting History]].

===== What Gets Voted On =====

  * Leadership elections
  * Bylaw amendments
  * Major policy changes
  * Direction and actions of the organization

===== What Does Not Get Voted On =====

  * Technical decisions (handled by the technical committee)
  * Day-to-day operations
  * Emergent decisions by the President / Chairperson

===== Absence and Quorum =====

If members are absent from a quorum, the number of votes needed to act is reduced proportionally.

  * //Example:// 8 roles exist, 6 present—4 votes needed.

===== Rules of Engagement =====

For members, the specifics of eligibility, election cycles, nomination processes, and the "Duty Clause" are codified in our governing documents.

  * **Members:** Please refer to the [[bylaws|Bylaws]] for the full rules on voting rights and election schedules.
  * **Visitors:** If you are interested in joining the collective and gaining a vote, please see the [[wplug:get_involved:membership|Membership page]].

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