Pending computerized voting --- a low tech proxy proportional representation election method. [variable in brackets]
Sec. 1. (a) Each legislative body candidate shall get a list of all candidates in all districts at least [14] days prior to election day. (b) Each candidate shall rank all the other candidates in all districts (using 1, 2, etc.) and file such list not later than [4 P.M. 7] days before election day. (c) Lists shall be made public immediately at such deadline. (d) If a list is not filed, then the votes for the candidate shall not be counted. (e) Each Elector may vote for 1 candidate in his/her district. (f) The [5[ candidates getting the highest number of votes in each district shall be elected. (g) Each losing candidate shall have his/her votes transferred to the elected candidate highest on his/her rank order list. Sec. 2. (a) Each member (or his/her vacancy replacement) shall have a voting power in the legislative body and its committees, in person or by written proxy, equal to the number of votes that he/she finally receives. (b) A fractional part of all members (majority, two thirds, etc.) shall mean the members whose combined voting powers equal or exceed such fractional part of the total voting powers of all members. (c) A majority of the total voting powers in a legislative body shall be required for any action unless a higher or lower fractional part is specified in this Constitution. Sec. 3. (a) A legislative body candidate or member shall file a written rank order list of persons to fill his/her vacancy, if any. (b) The qualified person highest on the list shall fill the vacancy. (c) The legislative body shall fill the vacancy if the preceding does not happen.
