Mideast Assembly Thread

[HappyWarrior]

First I think we should deal with this so that it does'nt come up again and I very much like Mikado's proposal on the matter.  First I think we need to have some debate and if there are no objections vote on passage within 48 hours.

Mideast Fair Election Act

Section 1:

In situations where the Governor improperly words or incorrectly opens the voting booth for ballot referenda, constitutional amendments, and elections, the ballot will be shut down immediately by the  Judge of the Mideast Superior Court.  All results and votes cast in that voting booth are null and void.

Section 2:

If a voting booth is closed for improprieties, the Governor shall have one week from the opening of the original booth to open another booth on the measure/election/amendment.

[I left.]

I see no reason to oppose this legislation, seems like a common sense approach.

[PASOK Leader Hashemite]

Reworded it a bit, but didn't change the intent.

Mideast Fair Elections Act

Section 1:

In situations where the Governor improperly words or incorrectly opens the voting booth for  referendums, votes on constitutional amendments, and general elections; the ballot will be shut down immediately by the Superior Court Judge. All results and votes cast in that voting booth will thus be considered null and void.

Section 2:

Once a voting booth is closed down, the Governor shall have one week from the opening of the original booth to open another booth.


I most certainly agree with the premises of this personally. But wouldn't it be a good idea to add a clause about a potential scenario in which the Governor is right, and the Judge is wrong?

[Senator Ben]

I just have 1 question: Say a Governor is unable to open a booth at midnight; does that mean the booth has to be disqualified, and new election held?  I know that this month's ballot will go up between 10-10:30, but I'll include a clear message that no votes cast before midnight will count; how will that fit in?

[HappyWarrior]

I just have 1 question: Say a Governor is unable to open a booth at midnight; does that mean the booth has to be disqualified, and new election held?  I know that this month's ballot will go up between 10-10:30, but I'll include a clear message that no votes cast before midnight will count; how will that fit in?

Precident dictates that as an acceptable middle ground.  I know I used it during my term and I believe Inks did as well if I recall correctly.  Just as long as it is clearly stated that the ballot does not officially begin until midnight, no one can be expected to hit 10 o'clock on the dot.

Reworded it a bit, but didn't change the intent.

Mideast Fair Elections Act

Section 1:

In situations where the Governor improperly words or incorrectly opens the voting booth for  referendums, votes on constitutional amendments, and general elections; the ballot will be shut down immediately by the Superior Court Judge. All results and votes cast in that voting booth will thus be considered null and void.

Section 2:

Once a voting booth is closed down, the Governor shall have one week from the opening of the original booth to open another booth.


I most certainly agree with the premises of this personally. But wouldn't it be a good idea to add a clause about a potential scenario in which the Governor is right, and the Judge is wrong?

What sort of clause do you propose?

[The Mikado]

Well...I don't think we need a clause against the Judge making the wrong call.  We can always (if it's a national ballot) appeal to the Supreme Court.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

I just have 1 question: Say a Governor is unable to open a booth at midnight; does that mean the booth has to be disqualified, and new election held?  I know that this month's ballot will go up between 10-10:30, but I'll include a clear message that no votes cast before midnight will count; how will that fit in?

Precident dictates that as an acceptable middle ground.  I know I used it during my term and I believe Inks did as well if I recall correctly.  Just as long as it is clearly stated that the ballot does not officially begin until midnight, no one can be expected to hit 10 o'clock on the dot.

For the record, the ballot can be opened any time between 12:00 A.M. EST on Thursday and 12:01 A.M. EST on Friday.  So if you can't open it at midnight, you can wait until Thursday evening to open it, and it's still perfectly legal.

[HappyWarrior]

Resolution on Mideast Assembly Leadership

I: Be it resolved that the Assembly of the Mideast Region will hereafter elect a Speaker of the Assembly. 

II: The Speaker shall be elected at least once during every Assembly session, though if there is a call by two thirds of the assembly or the Speaker resigns there may be a new one elected at an earlier date. 

III:  The Speaker shall be invested with the following powers:

1)  Initiate and direct discussion on any particular bill.

2)  Call for votes on all bills in the Mideast Assembly.

3)  Direct all needed discussion in the Mideast Assembly.

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Does anyone have any other ideas or suggestions?

[I left.]

I support it. I think electing a speaker would make things run more smoothly, and more importantly, increase activity in the Assembly. It's important to have someone regulate the debate and call for votes on important pieces of legislation in order to make sure that we as an assembly do the job for which we have been elected.

[HappyWarrior]

I say we begin voting on this within twenty four hours and upon passage take nominations and elect our speaker.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I'm going to laugh if all three people want to be speaker and vote for themselves

[The Mikado]

Support, but in a three-person legislative body without strong partisan divisions, a leadership contest might be a bit...personal?

This may be interesting.

[Sibboleth]

Surely the Governer could act as Presiding officer [qm]

[I left.]

If he is willing to accept, I hereby nominate HappyWarrior. (assuming, of course, that the suggestion is passed)

[HappyWarrior]

First I feel we need to have an official binding vote. 

Aye.

[I left.]

Aye

[Meeker]

I had been under the impression that the Lt. Governor was the presiding officer (that was my intention when I proposed the Assembly several months ago), but it appears that provision wasn't included in our Constitution. Blame Xahar.

[HappyWarrior]

It would seem that with a minimum of a 2/3 majority the measure passes. 

Now we can vote on who we want as our new speaker.

[I left.]

My nomination stands.

[The Mikado]

I urge the assembly to speedily approve HappyWarrior for Speaker.

(Of course, two out of the three assemblymen support him.)

[Senator Ben]

I had introduced an Amendment to make the Lt. Governor presiding officer, but I guess that never went through

[I left.]

If nobody objects, we could call a vote now.

I vote HappyWarrior.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I had introduced an Amendment to make the Lt. Governor presiding officer, but I guess that never went through

Well then perhaps this body has a chance at competency

[PASOK Leader Hashemite]

I vote for HappyWarrior. I think he'll make a great presiding officer.

[I left.]

I vote for HappyWarrior. I think he'll make a great presiding officer.

we can save him the trouble of voting for himself then. That's settled. HappyWarrior, congratulations.