Northeast Assembly Thread

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

Plularity

[Californian Tony]

Plularity

??

Plurality is unfair.

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

Plularity

??

Plurality is unfair.

I know, but I also don't think we should put this issue on the edge

[cinyc]

Plularity

??

Plurality is unfair.

Plus, someone elected with only a plurality could easily be removed by a majority at any time - unless we require removal by a supermajority like 2/3rds or 3/4ths.

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

That's make a sense. So after a deliberation I support simple majority requirement (and simple majority requirement to remove)

[Californian Tony]

Northeast Assembly Speaker Act

1. The Northeast Assembly shall elect a Speaker from among its members by a majority vote of all members of the Northeast Assembly at the start of each new Northeast Assembly term.
2. The Speaker shall assume the role of presiding officer of the Northeast Assembly whenever the Lieutenant Governor publicly confirms he will be absent from the Northeast Assembly or the Lieutenant Governor otherwise publicly designates the Speaker to this role for a specified period.
3. The Speaker shall serve until the end of the Northeast Assembly term, unless the Speaker is removed or resigns from the office of the Speaker.
4. The Speaker may be removed from office by a majority vote of all members of the Northeast Assembly.
5. If the office of the Speaker becomes vacant for any reason, the Northeast Assembly shall elect a new Speaker from among its members by a majority vote of all members of the Northeast Assembly as soon as possible.

Aye

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

AYE

(just remember I have my part in this bill too )

[Californian Tony]

(just remember I have my part in this bill too )

Sorry, I just wanted it to go faster.

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

(just remember I have my part in this bill too )

Sorry, I just wanted it to go faster.

And good, because we need to fully organize

[Californian Tony]

(just remember I have my part in this bill too )

Sorry, I just wanted it to go faster.

And good, because we need to fully organize

This proceeding is perfectly legal. We don't need voting booths and stuff.

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

(just remember I have my part in this bill too )

Sorry, I just wanted it to go faster.

And good, because we need to fully organize

This proceeding is perfectly legal. We don't need voting booths and stuff.

I know, I haven't mind this, just good we're moving on with establishing deputy presiding officer position

[cinyc]

Northeast Assembly Speaker Act: Aye

[Californian Tony]

3/5 votes : this will officially pas as soon as Mr President will certify results.

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

3/5 votes : this will officially pas as soon as Mr President will certify results.

I'm so glad we are making first steps

[Alexander Hamilton]

Aye

[Senator Barnes]

With four voting in favor, zero against, and one not voting, the Northeast Assembly Speaker Act has officially passed.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Nominate Smid for Speaker

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

Mr. President, I'd like to ask a question of formal nature.

Is this a bill, which would require gubernatorial signature? If so, we obviously cannot chose Speaker right now.

Or is this just a part of internat Assembly rule?

[Alexander Hamilton]

Mr. President, I'd like to ask a question of formal nature.

Is this a bill, which would require gubernatorial signature? If so, we obviously cannot chose Speaker right now.

Or is this just a part of internat Assembly rule?

WE make our own rules in this chamber

[Proud Lieberal from Northeast]

Mr. President, I'd like to ask a question of formal nature.

Is this a bill, which would require gubernatorial signature? If so, we obviously cannot chose Speaker right now.

Or is this just a part of internat Assembly rule?

WE make our own rules in this chamber

All right, because "Act" word may be mireaded there

[Senator Barnes]

Mr. President, I'd like to ask a question of formal nature.

Is this a bill, which would require gubernatorial signature? If so, we obviously cannot chose Speaker right now.

Or is this just a part of internat Assembly rule?

 Which do not require the Governor's signature.
WE make our own rules in this chamber

I believe it to simply be rules of procedure.

[cinyc]

I've skimmed the Senate's complex rules regarding debate and voting procedures - the often-amended OSPR.   Yikes! 

I don't think a regional Assembly needs a Standing Order that is quite that complex.  In fact, I can't find any equivalent resolution passed by the Mideast Assembly.  Nevertheless, I think we should enact some sort of Standing Order on Assembly Procedure (SOAP), though - at a minimum, limiting the number of bills that can be on the floor at one time (1? 2? 3?), the order in which they shall be taken up (chronologically in the order proposed?  Lt. Governor's discretion?), and specifying a period for debate (72 hours?) and a voting period (24 hours?).   Otherwise, there may be chaos going forward.

Edit:  Whoops!  I meant to add this as a new response, not edit this post.  The original post basically said I'd look into what the Senate's procedural rules say on this matter.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Votes open for a minimum of 24 hours.
Ability to change vote only until the final tally.

[cinyc]

Votes open for a minimum of 24 hours.
Ability to change vote only until the final tally.

Except for emergency action, perhaps?  The Senate seems to have a rule allowing shorter votes for emergency bills.

[Alexander Hamilton]

Votes open for a minimum of 24 hours.
Ability to change vote only until the final tally.

Except for emergency action, perhaps?  The Senate seems to have a rule allowing shorter votes for emergency bills.

We can do that if it is felt to be necessary.