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Vol. XV, No. 10 San Marcos, California Monday,Dec.3, 1962
Plurality
Maiority
A deadlock in ASB Council has prompted the body to call a special assembly of the students to discuss a proposed revision of the Elections Code. The Council will appear before the Student Body Wednesday to ascertain student opinion regarding the merits of a plurality vs. a majority clause in the Elections Code. A division of the house will be effected. At its regular meeting Monday, November 26, Council voted against requiring a candidate for ASB office to receive a majority (50 percent plus) of the votes in order to win. Then the Council voted down a proposal that only a plurality (more votes than are cast for any opposing candidate) be required to elect a candidate. The latter method was suggested in the Elections Code proposed revision which was drawn up by the Judicial Committee. After both methods had been voted down, Clayton Sketoe, parliamentarian asked the Council, "Who's going to appoint the candidates."
Don Agatep ASB President Then followed some parliamentary finagaling by which Council members found legitimate ways to retest the question. But each vote resulted in a deadlock. Several motions to adjourn were defeated, until a motion to hold the special assembly was approved. Then, after a two-hour extended session the Council adjourned. Council members will present both sides of the question Wednesday
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