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CAS Conducts Online Voting For 2004 Elections
For the second year in a row, the CAS electorate will have the option of submitting their ballots online during the CAS Elections. Fellows can still vote with the traditional paper ballot, but will be able to vote online if they register in advance. Fellows who registered for online voting last year do not need to register to vote online again in 2004.
Feedback from 2003 online voters was positive with many commenting on the ease of using the online system. Online voters can vote by visiting the CAS Web Site, clicking to the ballot, recording votes, and submitting the ballot. Voters receive an e-mail confirmation that the ballot has been cast.
Online voting has proven to be faster and less expensive than using paper ballots. The online voting process includes all of the safeguards currently in place with the paper balloting system. Voters will have the ability to double-check their votes prior to final submission. Voter privacy is also maintained. Finally, safeguards are in place to disallow repeat voting.
Fellows who are not already registered for online voting must complete the online registration form to specify that they prefer to cast their ballots online. Fellows who register to vote online will not receive a paper ballot through the mail. The registration form and ballot are hosted on the same system, so if Fellows are able to register, they should be able to vote.
Voter registration will open on May 3. Fellows can specify their method of voting and find additional details after May 3 through the Election Information page on the CAS Web Site.
