Northeast Assembly Thread

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

HELLO? IS ANYONE THERE?

[Governor Scott]

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

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

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

I decided not to veto the bill. I'll push the next Asembly to reach a consensus and repeal the Capital Referendum Act, but if they cannot, a referendum will take place.

[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

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

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.

[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.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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.

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

Thanks for letting us know, Bore. We'll probably elect a Speaker while you're gone. While you cannot cast your vote in absentia, you should indicate your preference (if you have any) before you leave. Enjoy your vacation / camping trip / stint in the local jail.

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.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

Speaking of Simfan, when is he coming back?

[Northeast Representative Goldwater]

He's supposed to be back today.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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: _______

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

[X] Me

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

[Northeast Representative Goldwater]

[X] Alfred F. Jones

[Comrade Funk]

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

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

It's possible that Simfan is moving into the dorms at Columbia this this weekend. With him starting college, I suspect that we'll see a bit less of him around here, although I hope that he finds the time to remain as active as he has been.

Anyway, I didn't have time to notify the Assembly as it was voting, but I'll say this now: Jones has my full support as Speaker.

Despite the absence of Simfan and Bore, I hope that the Assembly will begin debating legislation immediately. The queue is already full of great bills, and I will be adding more shortly.

[IDS Legislator Alfred F. Jones]

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

[Ѕenator Αverroës]

I wouldn't wait. These periods of silence are damaging to the region and activity levels. We allowed too many during the last session.

Bore will return this Tuesday, so at least four members will be present by the time the Assembly votes on anything. (And if the debate is stagnant, you can always extend debate time.)

[Senator 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.

Amendment to the NE Constitution - Lieutenant Governor Election Clarification

1. Article 2, provision 12 of the Northeast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

12. The Lieutenant Governor of the Northeast Region shall be the Representative receiving the most first preferences in the most recent general election. He or she officially opens and closes the legislative sessions of the Northeast Legislative Assembly and shall ascend to the Governorship if that office becomes vacant for any reason. If the Governor is temporarily absent (no more than ten days), the Lieutenant Governor may exercise the powers of Governor, excluding the ability to sign or veto legislation.

2. This amendment shall come into effect during the next general election.

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