From: webmaster@mutualfundproxyvotes.com
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 4:28 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02



The following information was submitted from www.mutualfundproxyvotes.com on 10/27/02:

Email submission:

Dear SEC Secretary,

I am writing in support of the SEC's proposed rule to require mutual fund 
companies to disclose how they vote on corporate proxy resolutions, which 
often deal with issues of concern to me.  The recent wave of corporate 
scandals provides ample evidence that corporate America need greater 
transparency, responsibility and accountability.  

Although I frequently vote against directors and issues, I realize the vote 
is meaningless since funds and other institutions control most of the votes.  
In the absence of public disclosure of proxy policies and proxy voting records, 
there is no way for me to know whether the manager of my mutual fund is acting 
in a manner that reflects my wishes.  As a mutual fund shareholder, I want to 
know how my mutual fund is voting on issues related to executive pay, board 
make-up and independence, global warming and other environmental issues, worker 
rights, gender discrimination and other issues that matter to me.  I want 
potential conflicts of interest exposed.  I want to know what principles will 
guide the mutual fund in determining how it votes in corporate proxy contests. 

I believe that as an owner of a mutual fund, I am entitled to know how my proxy 
is being voted. I urge the SEC to stand up for investors and for corporate 
accountability and to vote in favor of the proposed proxy voting rule.


Email Address:
an546@lafn.org

Name:
Sally Hanes

Mailing Address:
	4942 Odessa Ave
	
	Encino, CA 
	91436	
	
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