Northeast Assembly Thread

[Lincoln Republican]

Before I exit Northeast Atlasian politics, I wish to apologize for bringing the other part of the forum into the fantasy board.

I had stated previously on the fantasy board that Representative Jones had called for me to be banned from the forum on the 2012 board, which is true.  However, that is not something that is relevant to the fantasy board, nor should I have been discussing that on the fantasy board. 

I apologize to Representative Jones and to the fantasy board for discussing this in the fantasy forum.   

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Before I exit Northeast Atlasian politics, I wish to apologize for bringing the other part of the forum into the fantasy board.

I had stated previously on the fantasy board that Representative Jones had called for me to be banned from the forum on the 2012 board, which is true.  However, that is not something that is relevant to the fantasy board, nor should I have been discussing that on the fantasy board. 

I apologize to Representative Jones and to the fantasy board for discussing this in the fantasy forum.   

Apology accepted, Mr. Winfield.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

HELLO? IS ANYONE THERE?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Since Nix vetoed the referendum bill, what will the new capital location be?

[bore]

Hello everyone, now that I've just been elected by the good citizens of the northeast ( well, the three of them that bothered to show up )  I should ask, is there some sort of lame duck session, or should I just swear myself in.

Also, regrettably, its come to my attention that I will have very limited internet between this thursday and next tuesday- is there some sort of protocol I should follow?

Thanks, bore

[bore]

You may swear in this Wednesday, after noon. The next session of the Assembly will begin once all members have sworn in. If you expect to be without internet for more than a day, you should post an official notification of your leave of absence in this thread after you have sworn in.

Thank you.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Apparently I'm supposed to open the session. I really have no idea how to do this, but here goes. 

The 12th session of the Northeast Assembly is now open. Muffins for everyone!

[bore]

I'd like to declare a leave of absence from this friday until next tuesday, sorry about this.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Alfred, I suggest that you open the floor to nominations for the speakership. Simfan has not yet sworn in, but he's appeared only infrequently since his vacation / fact-finding mission began. He posted in another thread earlier today and noted that he was boarding a plane, so he should be back soon, but we should move forward as quickly as possible.

Aight. As Simfan is on a plane over the Atlantic Ocean/continent of Africa (and the world extends from Maine to Delaware), I'll open nominations for the position of Speaker.

Nominations opened for 48. Y'all can choose and stuff, and I'll come back two hours beyond schedule and retroactively close nominations at 11:16 PM EST, Friday the 24th of August, year of our Lord 2012. We will vote, and then there will be cake.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

I nominate myself for Speaker.

[bore]

I really have no preference between Alfred and Simfan and I'm sure whoever is chosen will do a great job.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Speaking of Simfan, when is he coming back?

[Goldwater]

He's supposed to be back today.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

If he nominates himself, I don't want this to be a huge battle.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

It's been 47 hours and 58 minutes. I'm closing nominations.

We will vote now, and then we're going to get some legislating done around here!

Ballot for Northeast Speaker

[ ]Alfred F. Jones (Labor-NY)
[ ]Write-in: _______

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

[X] Me

Also, voting will last for 48 hours or until all members have voted.

[Goldwater]

[X] Alfred F. Jones

[Comrade Funk]

[X] Alfred F. Jones (Labor-NY)

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Does anyone know where Simfan is? He was supposed to be back two days ago.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Should I just assume Simfan's not going to come back by tomorrow and start bringing bills onto the floor?

[Napoleon]

I am going to trash another amendment to the Constitution, because that is my job.

 

I'm withdrawing my previous in favor of this amendment.

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This amendment becomes difficult if the assembly changes the voting method to a non-preferential system, which doesn't tenure a constitutional amendment currently.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

With three votes in favor and two not present, I'm the Speaker. Woot woot.

Now, let's get some legislating done!

(Question: How many bills can I bring to the floor at once? There's a crapload of them over in the introduction thread.)

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Thanks, Governor. The wiki-thing seems to be out of date; I can't find anything like that in the SOAP on there.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Thanks, Mr. Nix.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

When is Simfan coming back, goddammit!? He's a pillar of the Assembly!