(09-22-2016, 05:14 PM)Belschaft Wrote: I disagree; it makes it more flexible, and better reflects how it currently functions with volunteering members at the time of an election rather than a permanent body.

The changes made were to address incredibly recurrent issues -- issues that you raised quite a bit! -- about "political" Commissioners, who were often in and out of office and perceived to have a bias for who wins. Many times, ECs were current officeholders. By going to a semi-permanent body, the revolving door nature of forming an EC ad hoc every 4 months is removed. The perception of political bias or corruption is removed, as well, because ECs cannot hold any office. There hasn't been any problem at all with this way of doing things. There were problems every single election under the old way.

By allowing ECs to be current office holders, you're introducing an obvious entry point for corruption and allegations of it, which are oftentimes more damaging anyways.