Northeast Assembly Thread

[Lambsbread]

I think Napoleon was referring to me not resigning as Lt. Governor just yet.

Anyway, I think we should elect a new Speaker:

[ ] Napoleon (JCP-CT)
[ ] Write-in:___________________

Please vote for one candidate.

[Lambsbread]

[X] Napoleon (JCP-CT)
[ ] Write-in:___________________

[homelycooking]

[X] Napoleon (JCP-CT)
[ ] Write-in:___________________

[Napoleon]

[X] Napoleon (JCP-CT)
[ ] Write-in:___________________

[tpfkaw]

[X] Napoleon (JCP-CT)
[ ] Write-in:___________________

[Lambsbread]

Since four of the six elected Assemblymen voted for Napoleon as our Speaker, we have reached a majority and Napoleon is hereby elected Speaker of the adjourned Northeast Assembly. Congratulations.

Oh, by the way. You're gonna need this:



Use it wisely

[Napoleon]

I know I was unopposed, but I am humbled and honored to have the confidence of my peers. Keep in mind that like many of us, I am still getting the hang of things. I welcome your advice, even your criticism. I hope to use this position to maintain an active and productive Assembly. My office is always open along with my inbox.

Around 9 pm, I will get a start on procedural duties. I'm going to learn the rules to a T in the meantime and look forward to seeing universal participation. As First Consul, the SOAP shall serve as our own Napoleonic code.

Okay, done with the lame jokes.

So "ordered"

[Napoleon]

We will begin an hour early.
Fyi, I will be using Polnut's format as a model, to keep everything as organized as possible. it's easy to get lost in here.

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I move that this be considered by the Assembly, all in favour say 'aye', the ayes have it.

The sponsor, Representative homelycooking, will now speak to the Bill, debate will last 48 hours.

[Napoleon]

I've found nothing that prevents me from doing this, as it's not legislation. Therefore, I call a nominating period for the position of Lieutenant Governor.

I nominate Jake Matthews.

[homelycooking]

Gentlemen,

My Statutory "Spring Cleaning" Act is intended to begin a new chapter in our region's history. From the past seven years of legislative action, we have inherited a massive compendium of statute that is difficult to access, poorly written in some cases, and completely unaccountable to the people of this region. My act will establish a commission that will review, organize and publish in a clear, comprehensive format all of the Northeast's laws and recommend possible changes to those laws so as to fix potential conflicts with the Constitution and with the other portions of statute. It is the first piece of legislation I have introduced as assemblyman, since I think we need to clean up the mess that has been made before we add any more legislation to an already gigantic statute.

Furthermore, Speaker Napoleon has recommended that the Commission be enlarged as the Assembly sees fit so as to permit a collaborative effort to reorganize lawmaking in the Northeast. I would support such amendment given that other assemblymen are willing to participate as well. Otherwise, I urge a quick passage of this bill so that work on this project can begin as soon as possible to get the Northeast back on the road to legitimacy in the eyes of its citizens.

hc

[homelycooking]

I nominate Jake Matthews.

I second the nomination.

[Napoleon]

Here's the amended version I'm offering.


1. The Assembly hereby creates a temporary Statutory Review Commission (hereafter referred to as SRC) comprised of one to four current Representative(s) of the Northeast.

2. The SRC's member(s) shall be appointed by the Assembly by simple majority vote.

3. The SRC shall be entrusted with preparing a report to the Assembly regarding the following:
a. The establishment of a centralized list of all statute signed into law since January 1, 2004;
b. The relevance, clarity and integrity of all said statute;
c. Whether certain laws in said statute contradict others, or are unconstitutional; and
d. Recommendations for future legislation or amendment of existing legislation intended to rectify problems relating to sections 3b and 3c above.

4. The SRC shall establish a set of guidelines that assign specific duties to each commissioner.

5. The SRC's commission to carry out section 3 above shall expire after the fifteenth calendar day after the SRC commissioner's appointment, unless additional time is granted by a majority vote of the Assembly, on which the SRC shall present its report to the Assembly.

6. The Assembly shall then take action upon the SRC report by accepting and implementing, rejecting or qualifying the recommendations made by the SRC.

7. The SRC’s report will be used to update the Northeast Wiki, to be added by a Northeast citizen with Wiki access privileges.


This project will help us learn the laws of our region and simplify just about everything for future "generations".

[homelycooking]

Here's the amended version I'm offering.


1. The Assembly hereby creates a temporary Statutory Review Commission (hereafter referred to as SRC) comprised of one to four current Representative(s) of the Northeast.

2. The SRC's member(s) shall be appointed by the Assembly by simple majority vote.

3. The SRC shall be entrusted with preparing a report to the Assembly regarding the following:
a. The establishment of a centralized list of all statute signed into law since January 1, 2004;
b. The relevance, clarity and integrity of all said statute;
c. Whether certain laws in said statute contradict others, or are unconstitutional; and
d. Recommendations for future legislation or amendment of existing legislation intended to rectify problems relating to sections 3b and 3c above.

4. The SRC shall establish a set of guidelines that assign specific duties to each commissioner.

5. The SRC's commission to carry out section 3 above shall expire after the fifteenth calendar day after the SRC commissioner's appointment, unless additional time is granted by a majority vote of the Assembly, on which the SRC shall present its report to the Assembly.

6. The Assembly shall then take action upon the SRC report by accepting and implementing, rejecting or qualifying the recommendations made by the SRC.

7. The SRC’s report will be used to update the Northeast Wiki, to be added by a Northeast citizen with Wiki access privileges.


This project will help us learn the laws of our region and simplify just about everything for future "generations".

I completely support this amended version.

[Lambsbread]

I apologize for my absence.

You weren't re-elected :/

[tpfkaw]

I apologize for my absence.

You weren't re-elected :/

He would've been if he'd accepted his write ins before me ... which I'd have preferred.

[Free Palestine]

I apologize for my absence.

You weren't re-elected :/

He would've been if he'd accepted his write ins before me ... which I'd have preferred.

Oh well.

[President Mitt]

I nominate Fallen Morgan for LT. Governor.

[Napoleon]

We will now hold a vote on recommending a Lieutenant Governor.

[ ] Jake Matthews (POP)

[ ] Fallen Morgan (POP)

[Napoleon]

Anyone open to the idea of allowing former Representatives on the commission. Vice President Dallasfan has indicated a desire to be considered.

[Sbane]

Anyone open to the idea of allowing former Representatives on the commission. Vice President Dallasfan has indicated a desire to be considered.

Yes, that sounds like an excellent idea.

[homelycooking]

Anyone open to the idea of allowing former Representatives on the commission. Vice President Dallasfan has indicated a desire to be considered.

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I would support this amended version.

[homelycooking]

We will now hold a vote on recommending a Lieutenant Governor.

[X] Jake Matthews (POP)

[ ] Fallen Morgan (POP)

[Napoleon]

We will now hold a vote on recommending a Lieutenant Governor.

[X] Jake Matthews (POP)

[ ] Fallen Morgan (POP)

I like the amendment.

[tpfkaw]

[] Jake Matthews (POP)

[X] Fallen Morgan (POP)

Nothing against Jake, I just want a full assembly.

[Napoleon]

Jake's no longer with us btw.