The Constitutional Convention (Completed)

[afleitch]

We'd also want a general clause for vacancy, in case anyone decides they have to resign.

Agreed.

I also think we need a timescale as to how long this lasts at most. I'm thinking say 8 weeks for example and there can be a motion to extend it. But there has to be a target to work towards.

[afleitch]

I'm happy with that.

[afleitch]

Aye

[afleitch]

I see no reason why the Convention should not look at a more radical reform of the Senate including the introduction of a second chamber.

[afleitch]

Aye

Can I say to Convention delegates that I may not have full access to the interwebs this week.

[afleitch]

I know the dates of elections are traditional, but I can't help but feel that it would make this clause a lot less convoluted if we simply changed the date of all elections to be the second Thursday in the month.  I see that absentee voting is in the Constitution in later articles; would delegates be open to eliminating that and expanding the "regular voting booth"?  (as it is, absentee voting essentially amounts to an extended voting booth, in my estimation...)

I would agree with you on fixing it to the second Thursday with a corresponding uniform date of those elected taking office. I would also agree that the absentee voting booth is too broad. I would certainly retain it, but I would narrow the period under which a vote can be cast. As for the genral election period, I would retain that at 72 hours.

Wait, the Budget is still in the Constitution?  Is this still followed? :S

Given that 'time to time' is so vague, I would retain it. This particular section empowers the GM to make statements on public spending based on legislation even if the Senate doesn't wish to pass a budget.

[afleitch]

Aye to all.

[afleitch]

Aye

[afleitch]

Aye on the First
Nay on the Second

[afleitch]

Aye

[afleitch]

Aye

[afleitch]

Aye.

I'll just keep saying 'aye' quite frankly.

[afleitch]

Aye, Nay, Aye, Aye

[afleitch]

Aye