On Thu, 14 Jan 1999, Bret A. Fausett wrote:
> Eric Weisberg wrote:
> >This discussion illustrates how arbitrary an attempt to populate a board
> >through designation of defined constituencies must be...
>
> Exactly my point.
>
> >Why not apply the KISS principle? Let nature dynamically allocate the
> >seats among interests and philosophies by a proportionate representation
> >system such as Single Transferable Vote (STAVE). It is proven to work.
>
> Can you explain the STAVE system?
A typo, I think. Eric means STV. This system of voting is used quite
widely for electing a number of representatives in a single election.
Search Altavista (or whatever) for "STV" and "single transferable vote".
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