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Set up progressive vote threshold depending on participation
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This mirrors the "requisite member vote" process from the W3C bylaws,
and avoids making momentous decisions based on a slim majority in vote
with low participation. Also includes a minimum quorum.

See https://www.w3.org/2024/07/15-ab-minutes.html#r02

See w3c#886
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Expand Up @@ -2800,8 +2800,22 @@ Appeal by Advisory Committee Representatives</h3>
and “Abstain”,
together with Comments.

If the number of votes to reject
exceeds the number of votes to approve,
The level of support needed for a [=Advisory Committee Override=] to pass
depends on the level of participation by [=Advisory Committee Representatives=],
(including those who cast an explicit “abstain” ballot):
* if fewer than 5% participate,
the vote fails.
* if at least 5% but no more than 15% participate,
and the number of “Approve” ballots exceeds three times (3x) the number of “Reject” ballots,
the vote passes.
* if more than 15% but fewer than 20% participate,
and the number of “Approve” ballots exceeds twice (2x) the number of “Reject” ballots,
the vote passes.
* if 20% or more participate,
and the number of “Approve” ballots exceeds the number of “Reject” ballots,
the vote passes.

If the vote passes,
the decision is overturned.
In that case, there are the following possible next steps:

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