I am a member of an organization that prohibits any secret balloting
whatsoever. This is exressly stated in our Constitution and Bylaws.
Usually voting for officers is conducted by voice vote. This time,
however, some people want to have pre-printed, written ballots and
conduct the election in this way. They say that "secrecy" will be
avoided because they will require voters to sign their name at the
bottom of the ballot. In addition to the logistical problems this will
cause, I want to know if there is any rule or precedent in Roberts'
Rules of Order that prohibits or discourages such a method of voting.
(Roberts' is our default parliamentary guide.) I have read the basic
section that covers voting, but am looking for more cogent
argument/interpretation.