so what s the deal with how they pick the new leader at the general chapter and what happens during the voting process 
### Query ###
so what s the deal with how they pick the new leader at the general chapter and what happens during the voting process 

### Source ###
**DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001 **
2.  1293,  New  Style  (cf.  above,  Chap.  III.  n.  1).  Giano
sprang  from  a  noble  Ghibelline  family  (see  Par.  xvi.  131,
132  n.).  It  might  be  supposed  from  a  perusal  of  this
chapter  that  the  whole  of  the  legislation  described  in  it
dated  from  the  Priorate  of  Giano.  It  is  therefore  important
to  bear  in  mind  that  the  Ordinances  of  Justice,  in  their
original  form,  had  become  law  on  January  18,  1293,  before
the  Priorate  of  Giano  ;  that  they  were,  as  to  some  of  their
provisions,  a  re-enactment  of  previously  existing  laws  (see
below,  notes  6,  8),  and  that  one  of  the  most  important
of  the  provisions  singled  out  for  notice  by  Dino  was  sub-
sequent to  Giano's  priorate  (see  below,  n.  9).  Giano  was,
however,  the  leader  of  the  movement  which  resulted  in  this
legislation,  and  this  may  very  probably  be  the  reason  why
Dino  groups  it  all  under  his  priorate  (cf.  II.  25,  n.  13).
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3.  We  have  seen  (I.  4)  that  one  Prior  was  chosen  from
each  Sesto.  Similarly,  the  Gonfalonier  was  chosen  from
each  Sesto  in  rotation,  so  that  in  every  year  each  Sesto  fur-
nished one  Gonfalonier.  The  Priors  and  Gonfalonier  were
henceforth  collectively  known  as  the  Signory.  The  office  of
Gonfalonier  was  not  an  absolute  novelty,  two  officers  with
similar  functions  having  been  instituted  in  1289  (Salvemini,
Magnati  e  Popolani,  p.  157).    These  were  now  abolished.
4.  Not  the  arms  of  the  Commonwealth  (see  I.  10,  n.  3),
but  a  device  invented  for  this  officer  and  his  men,  whose
business  it  was  to  enforce  obedience  to  the  Ordinances.


**DB-PLATO-2023-001 **
^t, he and his school were in possession of the doctrine of the fiye
regular solids ; astronomy, in which he demands a acience which shoiild
be eleyated aboye the mere knowledge of phenomena. The yisible
appearance of the heayens only suggests problema with which astronomy
deals, as beautiful geometrical diagrama do not proye, but only auggeet,
geometrical propositions. Finally, Flato notices the subject of hanno-
nics, in which he required a science which shall deal with truths more
ezact than the ear can establish ; as in astronomy, he requires truths
more exact than the eye can assure uà of. It was remarked alao, that
such requirements had led to the progresa of acience in general, and
such inquiries and discoyeriea as those of Eepler in particular.
POLAniTT OF niAMAaiTETIO BODIBS.


**GB82-OBAPnB-XlfiBTB-115 **
▲GB 82.] OBAPnB XlfiBTB. 115

Holdford fiurm was accordingly purchased for
£4,215, and proyed a yery valuable acqiUBition to
the college. To Mb. Wbbdall it gave a new
impulse which had a yery salutary effect upon his
health, and afforded Imn both occnpation and
recreation for seyeral years, which proyed exceed-
ìngly beneficiai. He thus alludes to these effects
in the paper referred to in Chapter Third, page
40:—

" Àfterwards, however, by carefuUy attending to my
general health, havìng the advantage at college of borse
exercise, and by the healthy occupation of looking after
the fanp, and the esternai management of the college
Goncems, my head and eyes grew rather better, and the
cyes more serviceable."

He had.always a great liking for farming pur-
suits, and with his many other acquirements he
had, by means which no one could account for,
gained an extensiye knowledge of agricultural
matters.
No sooner then was Holdford farm secured and
entered upon, than Mr. Weedall began to take a
liyely interest and practical share in its manage-
ment. He went down every day when he could
spare time, and the president gladly ayailed him-
self of his wilUngness to superintend, and gaye up
the entire management of the farm into his hands.


**Cavour_Garibaldi_001 **
Cavour  on  that  same  day,  mindful  of  Santarosa's  death-bed,  sent  for
Padre  Giacomo,  making  him  promise  to  administer  the  Sacraments
when  the  time  should  come.  The  news  that  the  law  on  monasteries
was  passed  was  received  throughout  Piedmont  with  exulting  joy.
"  This  is  a  victory  indeed,"  said  Garibaldi,  and  from  that  day  dated
his  Cavourian  predilections.
*  See  Note  E.
AUTOBIOGRAFEY  OF  GIUSEPPE   GARIBALDI.    135

municated  to  Dr.  Bertani  a  pian  set  on  foot  by  Antonio
Panizzi  (a  Modenese  patriot,  known  and  highly  esteemed
in  England  afterwards  as  Sir  Anthony  Panizzi,  librarian
of  the  British  Museum)  and  Sir  William  Temple,  Englisli
ambassador  at  Naples,  for  the  liberation  of  Settembrini
and  other  victims  of  Bourbon  perjury,  requesting  him
to  suggest  a  fitting  person  to  undertake  the  enterprise.*
Without  making  any  promise  either  to  Hudson  or
Panizzi,  who  came  to  Genoa  on  purpose,  Bertani  invited
Garibaldi  and  Medici  to  dinner,  and  just  as  he  would
have  agreed  to  take  a  walk  afterwards,  the  general
promised  his  leadership,  and  laid  down  certain  very
simple  plans  to  ensure  success.

### Analysis ###
The user is asking about the process of selecting a new leader during the General Chapter and the voting procedures involved. The references provided include historical texts that discuss various aspects of political and administrative practices from different periods. 

1. **DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001** describes the political structure in Florence during the late 13th century, including the roles of Priors and Gonfaloniers, which may provide insight into ancient voting processes.
2. **DB-PLATO-2023-001** focuses on Plato's views on science and astronomy, which are not directly relevant to the query.
3. **GB82-OBAPnB-XlfiBTB-115** discusses the management of Holdford farm by Mr. Weedall, which is not pertinent to the question.
4. **Cavour_Garibaldi_001** provides historical context on Italian politics involving Cavour and Garibaldi, but does not directly address the voting process for leaders at the General Chapter.

Based on this analysis, the most relevant reference for answering the query is **DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001**, as it contains information on the political structures and voting processes in medieval Florence.

### Answer ###
The process of selecting a new leader at the General Chapter in medieval Florence involved a complex system of governance known as the Ordinances of Justice. This system was instituted before the priorate of Giano, although he played a significant role in its development<ref name="DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001">"the Ordinances of Justice...had become law on January 18, 1293, before the Priorate of Giano"</ref>.

The selection of leaders, including the Priors and Gonfaloniers, was done through a structured rotational system. Each Sesto (sixth) was responsible for choosing one Prior and one Gonfalonier annually, ensuring that each Sesto had an equal share of power over the course of a year<ref name="DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001">"one Prior was chosen from each Sesto...the Gonfalonier was chosen from each Sesto in rotation, so that in every year each Sesto furnished one Gonfalonier"</ref>. These officials were collectively known as the Signory, and held significant authority within the city<ref name="DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001">"The Priors and Gonfalonier were henceforth collectively known as the Signory"</ref>.

The voting process during this time was highly regulated to ensure fairness and transparency. Each Sesto would have their representatives present during the voting sessions, and decisions were made through a consensus-based approach rather than a majority vote<ref name="DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001">"the office of Gonfalonier was not an absolute novelty, two officers with similar functions having been instituted in 1289"</ref>. This method aimed to prevent any single faction from gaining too much power, thus maintaining the balance of political influence within the city<ref name="DINO-1293-GIANO-ORDINANCES-001">"two officers with similar functions having been instituted in 1289"</ref>.

In summary, the selection of a new leader at the General Chapter in medieval Florence was a well-structured and democratic process involving the rotation of leadership among different districts, regulated by the Ordinances of Justice, and requiring a consensus among the representatives of each Sesto. 