The agenda will consist of the items with the most points, and the time allocation for each item will be determined in direct proportion to the number of points received.
In that case, we would likely rely on the Modified Borda Count (MBC) as a voting method. This allows a large number of people to come together and assign each agenda item a certain “consensus coefficient” (CC).
This method is based on the Borda count BC, devised by Jean-Charles de Borda in 1770 and first proposed (but not named at the time) by Nicolas Cusanus in 1433.
Consensus coefficient (CCA) for item A CCA = defined as MBC score of item A / maximum possible MBC score.
rule
When proposing a draft resolution, the proposer shall be allotted a certain amount of time. If you want to change any part of the draft, submit an amendment and the amendments will be displayed.
When proposing an amendment, speakers will have three minutes to respond, after which the proposer may respond by accepting, considering, combining with the original proposal, or rejecting the proposed amendment. can. provided, however, that if the original proposer does not consent to such change, nothing shall be changed.
discussion
stage 1
When debating a single bill, the parliament must first be presented with summaries from various experts. The chair can then invite all interested parties to draft a resolution.
Each author hopes that their resolution will be accepted. Therefore, many authors will feel motivated to collaborate.
Let’s imagine that 40 drafts were proposed. Attendees will discuss each draft in turn. Anyone can request amendments to the draft proposal, including requesting its integration with another similar draft. Amendments or deletions may be suggested later in the process, but they will only be approved if the original proposer agrees.
stage 2
Once you reach stage 2, you may still have about 20 proposals. According to MBC’s methodology, the chairperson could ask all parties for their preferences on, say, six of these 20 items. The top six or so drafts with the highest CC scores are then further discussed.
progress
Therefore, as the discussion progresses, the number of drafts “on top” will change. If everything is reduced to just one draft, this could be considered a verbal agreement. If not, the chair will call for a final vote and all parties will place their preferences on a ballot that typically consists of four to six drafts.
If there are five resolutions on the final ballot, theoretically everyone would vote for all five of their preferences. The maximum possible score is 100 first preference votes, or a CC score of 1.00. The minimum value is 100 5th preference votes, resulting in a score of 0.20.
All five resolutions are 0.60, so the chance of a five-way dead heat is minimal. Some are more popular, others less so. If two parties are in conflict, the chairperson may request the relevant proposers to create a composite proposal.
If the number of participants is large enough, the sort is comprehensive enough, and the CC score of the winning draft is less than 0.65, there is no consensus. In this case, the chair will resume the discussion.
However, if the winning draft CC is 0.75, the result is the best possible compromise and is advisory. In fact, if the CC is greater than 0.85, the result is a consensus and the proposal will be recommended or mandated as a resolution to be discussed at the next COP.
conclusion
The majority has no right to a consensus vote, and the minority has no veto. Instead, everyone should be obliged to make collective decisions.
At best, everyone should participate to identify the best draft proposal. average Of course, the average includes preferences, but every participants. MBC is inclusive and uniquely inclusive.
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Directed by Peter Emerson De Borda Institute.
