Description
Require positive rank and nonempty candidateCode, then format Preference rank: candidateCode.
Quorum, veto, delegation, and limit checks apply declared organizational rules to supplied records. Numeric consistency is separate from establishing actual authority or valid procedure.
Require positive rank and nonempty candidateCode, then format Preference rank: candidateCode.
When to use this tool
Use Ballot Preference Rank Label when you need a reproducible check against explicit governance inputs.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter rank, candidateCode. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read label. Use the output convention below.
Require positive rank and nonempty candidateCode, then format Preference rank: candidateCode.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| rank | Rank | Required. Safe integer; minimum 1. |
| candidateCode | Candidate Code | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| label | Formatted label for the supplied components under the convention above. | Required. Text; maximum UTF-16 length 8192. |
{
"input": {
"rank": 2,
"candidateCode": "C17"
},
"output": {
"label": "Preference 2: C17"
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- This formats a recorded preference without validating ballot completeness, distinct ranks, voter eligibility, or election rules.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Numeric signed-zero results are exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Consult the governing policy and verify membership, delegation, and decision records with the responsible authority.
References
Similar or alternative tools
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