From: webmaster@mutualfundproxyvotes.com
Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 9:15 PM
To: rule-comments@sec.gov
Subject: File No. S7-36-02 (Not form letter)



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. The recent wave of corporate 
scandals provides ample evidence that corporate America need greater transparency, 
responsibility and accountability.  Since mutual funds account for a substantial 
percentage of proxy votes cast at corporate shareholder meetings, fund managers can 
and should play a major role in insisting on more responsible behavior on the part 
of publicly traded companies.
 
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 protects my interests. 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, and 
a host of other issues that matter to me as an investor.  I want potential conflicts 
of interest exposed.  I want to know what principles will guide my mutual fund in 
determining how it votes in corporate proxy contests. 

As a recent retiree, I have all of my retirement monies invested in various mututal 
funds. I believe that as an owner of such mutual funds, 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:
mparker3@adelphia.net

Name:
Martin Parker

Mailing Address:
	781 Walnut Court
	
	Thousand Oaks, CA 
	91320	
	
Title:
(none)

Organization:
(retired)


Would you like to be contacted?
No, do not contact me