Confirmation Hearing: Yelnoc for SoIA (Confirmed)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The President

I will be brief.

It is with a heavy heart that I have removed the Secretary of Internal Affairs from his post due to inactivity.

I asked him to come on board after a lengthy period of discussion in which he convinced me of his enthusiasm for this game and especially for the opportunities this position offered. Early on, he showed the enthusiasm and forward thinking I had hoped he would bring to this vital position.

Unfortunately after more than 2 weeks without any engagement and attempts at contact from the Game Moderator and myself, and taking into account how important it is to have an active SoIA – it is clear that he cannot continue in his current position.

I would like to announce, that I have asked the former SoIA, Yelnoc to again serve in this role. I look forward to a thorough, but speedy confirmation hearing.

I will also be issuing a Cabinet code of conduct – this will outline a series of responsibilities that Cabinet officers will have and the consequences for not abiding by those rules. Being in the Cabinet is a privilege but one that requires commitment and I intend to make this change to make sure that all those who enter those important positions do so knowing what is expected of them.

Thanks.

Rules on Confirmation Hearings

Senators have 72 hours to question the nominee

[Napoleon]

Go Yelnoc!

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Mr. Yelnoc, you had a period of innactivity while SoIA, also. Would you state for the record the reason for this innactivity and why it won't happen again?


Also, should it still be a going concern at that point, how would you approach offering advise regarding the CSS bill?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Go Yelnoc!

Indeed.

[California8429]

Your inactivity during your terms as GM and SoIA are as stated concerning. You have previously stated you had computer difficulties. Will you be able to have constant access to Atlasia?

[Yelnoc]

Mr. Yelnoc, you had a period of innactivity while SoIA, also. Would you state for the record the reason for this innactivity and why it won't happen again?

The ten days before my appointment as GM?  I think I was out of town then, though IIRC, that was a slow news cycle in the real world and most of my stories were based on real world ones.  Here is my thread for the consideration of the senators

Also, should it still be a going concern at that point, how would you approach offering advise regarding the CSS bill?

When asked to respond to bills, I think it would be most appropriate for me to act as a cabinet minister and offer whatever suggestions and figures I can.  Marokai can as GM inform us of the consequences of the different approaches (if he so wishes).  At least, that is my interpretation of the Game Moderator Reform Act.  I want to note that finishing the Comprehensive Social Security reform would be one of my top priorities, along with continuing to develop regional budgets.

Your inactivity during your terms as GM and SoIA are as stated concerning. You have previously stated you had computer difficulties. Will you be able to have constant access to Atlasia?

I sure hope so.  If this new computer dies on me I will be pissed as hell.

[CatoMinor]

This will be a blow to the IDS legislature

[Associate Justice PiT]

This will be a blow to the IDS legislature

     I have been discussing possible replacements with Darth Yelnoc. While his contributions will be missed, I believe that he merits a return to federal office based on his exemplary record in the Legislature, as well as his quality performance as Secretary of Internal Affairs prior to his suffering computer problems.

[RIP Robert H Bork]

I will probably vote to confirm but I will review the concerns regarding activity.

[Yelnoc]

Do the other four senators have anything else to say?  Hopefully, I have explained the concerns on my prior activity satisfactorily.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Time expires on this at 7:08 pm EST.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

With time having expired and no motions for injunction, a vote is now open on confirmation of Yelnoc to be Secretary of Internal Affairs.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Aye

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Aye

[Ban my account ffs!]

Aye!

[CatoMinor]

AYE!

[Ban my account ffs!]

AYE!

Are you trying to one-up me?

[Napoleon]

AYE!

[bgwah]

aye

[Antonio the Sixth]

Aye

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Vote on final confirmation of Yelnoc to be Secretary of Internal Affairs:

Aye (7): Antonio V, bgwah, Jbrase, Napoleon, NC Yankee, shua, and Snowguy716
Nay (0):
Abstain (0):

Didn't Vote (3): AHDuke99, Fuzzybigfoot, and Officepark

Yelnoc has been confirmed.

[Yelnoc]

Unanimous confirmation

Thanks guys!

[RIP Robert H Bork]

Aye ftr