Northeast Assembly Thread

[Napoleon]

Assemblymen,

As Governor, I would like to see legislation proposed to decrease the number of Assembly seats to 5.

Thank you.

Legislation cannot accomplish that. We would need to change the Constitution.

[Napoleon]

I'm here.

I'm also fairly certain Napoleon is no longer an assemblyman.

I'm also fairly certain that matters naught.

[Napoleon]

Four members seems small, I'm not sure if that would pass the citizen vote.

[Napoleon]

To be fair, it has been a hectic weekend. I did introduce a bill that I hope is passed.

[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.

[Napoleon]

Someone nominate homelycooking.

[Napoleon]

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

[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.

[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.

[Napoleon]

I understand you don't care for Napoleon and nor does he care for you, but can we refrain from attacking each other in this thread. 

Please dont put words in my mouth.

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I agree.

[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.

Of course it's the same situation.  Winfield is assuming the duties of the vacant Lt. Governorship as Governor and casting a vote.

Of course it's the same situation if you have a libertarian victim complex. To those of us capable of critical analysis, Winfield is assuming the duties of an office he was elected to, on a temporary basis, so that he can fill the position. Winfield is not assuming these duties to permanently have a vote in the legislature and usurp power. Winfield is unable to appoint a new Lt. Governor until the Assembly recommendation takes place.

[Napoleon]

Winfield is not the Lt. Governor.  There never was an assembly recommendation during Han's term either.

I did not say he was. If the Assembly didn't recommend anyone, that is not my fault. Han could have been proactive like Winfield to get the Assembly to act on the Lieutenant Governor issue but apparently this never happened.

[Napoleon]

Winfield, you do not have the power to invalidate this vote.

The Speaker can resign if he does not want the office.

[Napoleon]

I talked to Marokai and I don't think it's possible for me to recommend him.  Of course, I can't stop others from recommending him.  I just think we need someone else.  It's becoming quite evident why HC wants to get rid of the position

Ahem.

[Napoleon]

I talked to Marokai and I don't think it's possible for me to recommend him.  Of course, I can't stop others from recommending him.  I just think we need someone else.  It's becoming quite evident why HC and Napoleon wants to get rid of the position

Ahem.

Was that ahem because I messaged Marokai, or because I made a mistake and didn't say you wanted to get rid of the Lt. Gov position.  Either way, I'm sure your position is well-known and I changed it for you

HC wanted to keep the position and I still want to abolish the useless distraction.

[Napoleon]

I offer my name for recommendation for the position of Lt. Governor.

[Napoleon]

I offer my name for recommendation for the position of Lt. Governor.

Uh, and give up being Senator?

No but this nonbinding recommendation ought to be ended as quickly as possible and no one seems intent on throwing a name out there. After a name is recommended, Governor Winfield can appoint whoever he likes. I want to give him the opportunity to do so as quickly as possible.

[Napoleon]

I offer my name for recommendation for the position of Lt. Governor.

Uh, and give up being Senator?

I don't think we have any rule forbidding it so it's a legitimate recommendation.

The Constitution does forbid dual office holding. There was a past court case against a member that tried to be Lt. Governor and Assemblyman at the same time, and he was forced to step down from one of those positions. I imagine the same conclusion would be reached with trying to be Lt. Governor and Senator at the same time.

I'm not trying to be Lt. Governor, if another name comes up for someone who wants the job then go for it but the legislature needs a name to give before the Governor can proceed.

[Napoleon]

I'll add this: while the former Vice President has shown humility and regret for his actions unmatched by others, I think Dallasfan has a chance to truly serve his region in this position. I therefore request him to change his mind.

[Napoleon]

I see no reason why restricting choice in elections is a good idea.  I will therefore vote nay on this bill.

I couldn't agree more.

[Napoleon]

I fail to see any reason why this harms democracy. How hard is it to simply post in the declaration thread?

The Assembly was designed to elect Representatives proportionally as opposed to through special elections. This law would exacerbate our problems by essentially guaranteeing that all declared candidates win, even if voters prefer a late entry write in.

[Napoleon]

On the previous question the ayes are two; the nays are two. It will be up to acting Lt. Governor Winfield to break the tie.

Can you guys recommend a Lt. Governor already? This should have been first priority. If I didn't know how Winfield would break the tie, I would threaten a lawsuit.

[Napoleon]

Its perfectly constitutional in America...

[Napoleon]

Its perfectly constitutional in America...

This is not America?..

Come on. You're smarter than this.

[Napoleon]

I'm not questioning your intelligence, I know you're smarter than your post. To be honest, I thought you were trying to make a joke instead of considering my point. No offense was meant but I shall elaborate.

I found no relevant clause in the Atlasian constitution parallel to the mentioned clause found in America's constitution. This law is legal for states in America, so we could assume pretty safely off the bat that were that the case, a law like this would be constitutional here in Atlasia. The Courts are permitted to come to different conclusions in Atlasia, however, it would be silly to legislate on such a wild assumption.