Up till now the voting has been exclusively on the honour system and that worked well. Thanks to all you F16 enthousiasts of the first hour who always worked towards a concensus despite the differences. I much appreciate this aspect of the class.



However, lately some have inquired about the control on the voting and wether it is possible to vote more times than one and other voting garantees. Apparently this is of concern of some people.



Although the last votes all checked out when I link the outcome to personal e-mails I have received I feel that a more secure voting system is required now that the F16 class is expanding and some of us are beginning to question the dependence of the current system.



I want to reassure th class that the voting rules will not change the way the class handles issues of mutual concern ; it will just make the result verifiable and therefor give a more dependable meaning to the outcomes. I've been very honoured by the old voting system and the self governing of it and I'm want to stay as close to that setup as possible.



I will also take great care not to affect to current ease of voting in the new system.



The system will be ready after I consulted with all the class head in the various areas.



The polls on sensitive issues like mastheight and minimum weight will be delayed till the modified voting system is ready.



With kind regards,



Wouter



Chairman Formula 16 class