The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Purple State]

     Something that occurred to me is that this convention is only meant to be a consolidation of the current Constitution. If we push for some actual substantive change here, it opens up a can of worms that we ought not open.

This is exactly correct. I do think it worthwhile to offer an amendment, if this new Constitution is ratified, to change that piece. And hopefully future amendments will simply be edited in directly, rather than placed in a footnote as the current Constitution is formatted.

[Yelnoc]

Ok.  I will vote to ratify it.  Any grievances with it can be taken up at a later date.

[Purple State]

Ok.  I will vote to ratify it.  Any grievances with it can be taken up at a later date.

I appreciate it. My goal was to avoid rocking the boat with this document, but far be it from me to stop you making a fuss afterwards.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I will also vote to ratify it, though I find it slightly odd that the wording of several previously clear clauses was modernized.

[Purple State]

     I will also vote to ratify it, though I find it slightly odd that the wording of several previously clear clauses was modernized.

You are probably referring to those clauses that were originally copy/pasted from the Bill of Rights? The delegates felt it just made it easier for the modern person to read.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I will also vote to ratify it, though I find it slightly odd that the wording of several previously clear clauses was modernized.

You are probably referring to those clauses that were originally copy/pasted from the Bill of Rights? The delegates felt it just made it easier for the modern person to read.

     I thought they were quite clear to begin with. It seems sort of patronizing to me to assume that people in Atlasia are not familiar with American Constitutional interpretation, though it doesn't really bother me either way.

[Purple State]

     I will also vote to ratify it, though I find it slightly odd that the wording of several previously clear clauses was modernized.

You are probably referring to those clauses that were originally copy/pasted from the Bill of Rights? The delegates felt it just made it easier for the modern person to read.

     I thought they were quite clear to begin with. It seems sort of patronizing to me to assume that people in Atlasia are not familiar with American Constitutional interpretation, though it doesn't really bother me either way.

Well you have to consider the non-Americans in the game. Plus, ILV is a pretty patronizing poster.

[Deldem]

I know I'm a bit late to the party here, but I'll vote for ratification.

[Yelnoc]

You have to go over to the thread in the voting booth subforum.

[Yelnoc]

So do we need to be announcing our candidacy for the legislature yet?

[Associate Justice PiT]

     The election is next month. Since it seems likely that I will ascend to the Imperial Throne soon, I'll have to select a replacement.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     SoFE Teddy suggested that we pass this bill:

Federal Election Agent Act

1. In the event that the voting booth administrator, and all possible replacement administrators fail to open the regional voting booth on time, the Secretary of Federal Elections (under whatever name that position shall currently have) is permitted to act as the regional Election Agent, and open and administer said voting booth.

2. In the event that the administrator of voting certification has failed to certify the votes resulting from a regional election within the assigned deadline, the Secretary of Federal Elections (under whatever name that position shall currently have) is permitted to act as the regional Election Agent, and certify the voting results in the region.

     Thoughts?

[Yelnoc]

Sounds good to me.  I would vote aye as it is currently.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I made some amendments to try to make it read better. Hopefully it does not change the content at all. Anyone is welcome to read & comment on it.

Federal Election Agent Act

1. In the event that the administrator of the voting booth for a regional election, and all possible replacement administrators fail to open the voting booth on time, the Secretary of Federal Elections or the holder of an equivalent office is permitted to act as the regional Election Agent, and open and administer said voting booth.

2. In the event that the administrator of voting certification has failed to certify the votes resulting from a regional election within the legally mandated deadline, the Secretary of Federal Elections or the holder of an equivalent office is permitted to act as the regional Election Agent, and certify the voting results of the election.

[Yelnoc]

Looking at the election results thread, shouldn't either Freshly Baked Cookies or SPC be elected Lord of Darkness?  Or are they not members/not residents of the IDS?

What happens next?  Is there a special election to fill the vacancy?

[Deldem]

I like the Federal Election Agent Act.

[SvenssonRS]

Hi, guys.

I, SvenssonRS, do solemnly affirm that I will support and defend the Constitution of the South East against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me Dave.

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Good evening, everyone.

Now that Svennson has been sworn in, the first order of business should be to elect a new speaker.

I'm not going to pick sides, but we need to select someone as speaker quickly so in case of my absence we have a presiding officer. This needs to be completed before the legislature can resume considering bills.

You have 72 hours from the time this comment is posted to complete this process.

[Yelnoc]

I would like to put myself forward as consideration for the speaker of the house.

[Yelnoc]

Let's try to keep this on the front page people.

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And since no one else put their name forward, Yelnoc is speaker by default.

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[Associate Justice PiT]

     I introduced a bill right before I left the Legislature, but it is now without a sponsor. Could a Legislator please sponsor it so that we may move forward with it?

[Yelnoc]

As per Emperor PiT's request, I am now sponsoring this bill.  If you have any objections please let them be known.

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[Associate Justice PiT]

     Many thanks to the Speaker for fulfilling this request.

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Debate on the FEAA can now begin.