Social Choice Procedure 3: The Hare System The Hare procedure was introduced by Thomas Hare in 1861,and is also known as the “single transferable vote system.” In 1862,John Stuart Mill spoke of it as being "among the greatest improvements yet made in the theory and practice of government." Today,it is used to elect public officials in Australia, Malta,The Republic of Ireland,and Northern IrelandSocial Choice Procedure 3: The Hare System The Hare procedure was introduced by Thomas Hare in 1861, and is also known as the “single transferable vote system.” In 1862, John Stuart Mill spoke of it as being “among the greatest improvements yet made in the theory and practice of government.” Today, it is used to elect public officials in Australia, Malta, The Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland