Northeast Assembly Thread

[homelycooking]

Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Homelycooking, Fallen Morgan, Wormyguy, Cincinnatus, and Elyski for their election to the Assembly.  The Northeast is fortunate to have these fine Representatives dealing with the affairs of the Northeast. 

Thanks. And don't forget Redcommander, who was elected but hasn't sworn in yet.

I'm afraid we might not have a quorum in the near future...

[Napoleon]

I introduced the bill this session as a citizen. It needs another signature to be considered, but any of you could take it up automatically if you so wish. Have no doubt I will remain active in regional politics despite my election to the Senate.

[Lincoln Republican]

I introduced the bill this session as a citizen. It needs another signature to be considered, but any of you could take it up automatically if you so wish. Have no doubt I will remain active in regional politics despite my election to the Senate.

OK, a citizen initiative.  That's what I call grassroots democracy.  Have no fear, I shall either get one of the Representatives to bring this to the floor for consideration, debate, and a vote, or I shall bring it to the floor myself.

However, before we proceed with any legislation, the Assembly is to elect a Speaker. 

Members of the Assembly, please elect a Speaker.

[Lincoln Republican]

Members of the Assembly, due to the resignation of Governor Jake Matthews, as the Lieutenant Governor at the time, I have been sworn in as Governor.

Therefore, there exists a vacancy in the executive branch for the position of Lieutenant Governor.

As per the constitution, the Assembly is to recommend to me a new Lieutenant Governor.

Please give the election of a Speaker and a reocmmendation to me for a new Lieutenant Governor your top priority.

Bills or legislation can be debated and voted upon with me filling in for the Lieutenant Governor, however, it is urgent that the Assembly elect a Speaker and recommend to me a new Lieutenant Governor as soon as possible, so that I can dedicate my time to the other duties of Governor.

La cucina brutta, can I give you the assignment to PM the other Representatives and ask them to work with you to elect a Speaker and to send me a name for a new Lieutenant Governor?

We will then be in a better position to properly attend to the affairs of the Northeast.   

[Lincoln Republican]

The floor is now open for nominations for Speaker.

[homelycooking]

La cucina brutta, can I give you the assignment to PM the other Representatives and ask them to work with you to elect a Speaker and to send me a name for a new Lieutenant Governor?

Sure. And please, call me "homely".

[Napoleon]

Someone nominate homelycooking.

[Lincoln Republican]

Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Homelycooking, Fallen Morgan, Wormyguy, Cincinnatus, and Elyski for their election to the Assembly.  The Northeast is fortunate to have these fine Representatives dealing with the affairs of the Northeast. 

Thanks. And don't forget Redcommander, who was elected but hasn't sworn in yet.

I'm afraid we might not have a quorum in the near future...

Yes indeed, Redcommander is a welcome addition to the Northeast Assembly.

[Lincoln Republican]

La cucina brutta, can I give you the assignment to PM the other Representatives and ask them to work with you to elect a Speaker and to send me a name for a new Lieutenant Governor?

Sure. And please, call me "homely".

Thank you homely.  Much appreciated.  I trust these matters will be transacted shortly so the Northeast Assembly can proceed to other business. 

[Napoleon]

24 hours with no nominations... would the speaker be elected via write-in?

[homelycooking]

What a farce. The session is about 1/8 done, and nothing has been accomplished. Where the hell are elyski, redcommander, FallenMorgan...?

[Cincinnatus]

I have returned and my first post will be gladly used to nominate homely as Speaker

[Lincoln Republican]

OK, homely and Cincinnatus have shown up at the Assembly. 

According to information I have received from homely, we need 3 Representatives to transact business.

Where are Fallen Morgan, Wormyguy, Elyski, and Redcommander? 

Gentlemen, you have been elected as Representatives, so please show up here to the Assembly so we can proceed with the region's business.   

[homelycooking]

If Redcommander swears in, a majority will be four Assemblymen.

[Lincoln Republican]

We can proceed with the business of the Northeast Assembly with those present,  homelycooking and Cincinnatus.

As the office of Lieutenant Governor is currently vacant, I will fill in for that position.

homelycooking has been nominated for Speaker of the Northeast Assembly.

We will now proceed with the vote.

Please cast your vote.

Ballot

Speaker of the Northeast Assembly

[  ]  homelycooking
[  ]  Write in

[Cincinnatus]

Speaker:

[X] homelycooking

[homelycooking]

Speaker:

[X] homelycooking

[tpfkaw]

As the office of Lieutenant Governor is currently vacant, I will fill in for that position.

But what would Napoleon say about that?

Speaker of the Northeast Assembly

[  ]  homelycooking
[X]  Write in: wormyguy

[Free Palestine]

Speaker of the Northeast Assembly

[  ]  homelycooking
[X]  Write in: wormyguy

[homelycooking]

Next vote decides the election. Elyski must vote - otherwise, we're at an impasse.

[Lincoln Republican]

It is July 1.

Elyski has not shown up to vote.

I will therefore have to cast the deciding vote for Speaker of the Norltheast Assembly.

I cast my vote for homelycooking.

Congratulations homelycooking, you are now the new Speaker of the Northeast Assembly.

Thank you wormyguy for allowing your name to stand for Speaker.

Either one of you would have done an excellent job.

Now, let's get onto the business of the Northeast Region.

Thank you.

May I take this opportunity to introduce the first bill to be presented in this new session, a bill left over from the previous session, and proposed by Speaker Napoleon, at the time, now Senator Napoleon.



Quote from Napoleon  
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The Natural Beauty Preservation Act bill

No billboard advertisements may be placed along roads, highways, freeways, or interstates in areas classified as rural.
Municipalities shall have the power to ban billboards within their jurisdiction.
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This bill is now open for debate.

Members of the Assembly, please proceed.

 

[Cincinnatus]

Governor, if you could from now on, please put the text of the bills in a quote box just for visual purpose.  Also, the Speaker is meant to be picked by the Assembly but, unless the decision is challenged, congratulations HC.

In regards to the bill;

I can understand allowing municipalities to determine the use of billboards, but I'm not sure I can support a ban on advertisement in rural areas, which seems to be the basis for this bill. 

[Napoleon]

He can't appoint a Lieutenant Governor because the Assembly needs to recommend one. Until then, he would be acting Lieutenant Governor.

As for the bill, many rural residents live in such areas to escape city life and enjoy our region's natural beauty. To commercialize these areas is an insult. I'd add that this works perfectly fine in Vermont.

[tpfkaw]

I am awaiting Napoleon's lawsuit challenging Winfield's "vote" in the Speaker election, given that he, as governor, is assuming the duties of the vacant Lt. Governorship.

[Napoleon]

I am awaiting Napoleon's lawsuit challenging Winfield's "vote" in the Speaker election, given that he, as governor, is assuming the duties of the vacant Lt. Governorship.

Not the same situation at all. However CJO cinyc's ruling will hopefully address this as well.