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Clause 14
The members of the party board have the right to address congress and to propose
motions at the congress.
Clause 15
Only delegates have the right to vote at the congress. Every delegate has one vote.
The right to vote may not be transferred.
Clause 16
Voting takes place by a show of hands. The election of individuals takes place by
secret ballot when requested by a delegate.
In a secret ballot, the candidates are listed in alphabetical order on the ballot paper. A
valid ballot must list the number of persons who are to be elected. A ballot paper
listing more or fewer names is void. The person(s) receiving the highest number of
votes will be elected, unless the congress decides that a simple majority is required
for election.
If an equal number of votes are cast for each candidate in a secret ballot, a second
ballot can be held. In the case where only two candidates stand, the vote will be
decided by lot.
If there are an equal number of votes in a show of hands, the vote will be decided by
lot.
Clause 17
A motion may be moved by an individual party member or by a local Social
Democratic organisation, and must be submitted to the executive of the local branch
within the period of time stipulated by the latter. The motion shall be dealt with at
the meeting of the local branch. The local branch can adopt the motion as its own,
submit it as an individual motion or reject the motion. A motion can also be
proposed by the executives of the party districts. Proposals can be put forward by
the national board of the party and its executive committee and also by the
programme commission. If the national board of the party so decides, the right to
submit motions can apply until the intermediate congress. A motion to an
intermediate congress can deal only with the issues specified in the notice convening
the congress.