Northeast Assembly Thread

[Elyski]

Nay

[Rowan]

Isn't dual office-holding illegal?

[homelycooking]

On the previous question the ayes are two and the nays are three. The bill is not agreed to.

The Assembly will now consider the next bill in the queue, proposed by the honorable member from New York.

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Debate on this bill will last 48 hours.

[Lincoln Republican]

Northeast Wiki Reform Act

1.  Responsibilities

a. 

I would like to recommend this to read as

a.  The Northeast Governor, or their designate

c.  Northeast Governor, or their designate

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Yeah, the wiki is pretty outdated. It could use some work.

[Cincinnatus]

Winfield, you have the ability to ask someone to update the wiki when you can but ultimately, it is your responsibility.  Once it is back in order I (along with others probably) would have no problem updating it when I can, however, the responsibility of assuring it is updated would fall on the Gov/CJO

[homelycooking]

I worked with Cincinnatus on writing this bill, and I believe that he's created a fine piece of legislation. This is exactly what needs to be done to save the Wiki. My only concern is that we may not have many citizens interested in working on the Wiki Reform Commission.

[Cincinnatus]

Even if we only have 3 members it would be progress nonetheless.  Obviously I'm willing to work on the commission, and I'm sure we have a few others to fill spots as well.  The biggest obstacle will be for the commission.  Actually figuring out what is still law, as opposed to outdated material will be the biggest challenge.  Once that is done, it shouldn't be difficult at all to update the wiki whenever the Governor signs something into law, or the constitution is changed.

Perhaps we should change Sec III, subsection a to a certain number (to be determined by the Northeast Assembly), or eliminate that wording (see last parentheses) all together?

[Napoleon]

I'm interested in the commission but I think the Governor's amendment is necessary for this bill to accomplish anything.

[tpfkaw]

I've learned my lesson with "commissions" of any sort.

No way.

[Cincinnatus]

I've learned my lesson with "commissions" of any sort.

No way.

Is that disapproval of this bill or are you just letting us know you're not interested in joining?  Realistically, if you don't support this bill, what other way might you suggest the wiki be fixed?

Napoleon, as I said before, the Gov is free to have someone else add laws in the wiki.  The responsibility of failure to update it however, lies on the Gov's shoulder.  If this is to much to ask, I'm willing to hear any argument as to why.

[Napoleon]

There's no way to enforce this.

[tpfkaw]

The wiki is supposed to be a collaborative, community effort.  If someone, or more than one person, wants to volunteer to fix it up, you don't need a law or "commission."

[Cincinnatus]

I wish it had been a community effort.  Had the wiki been properly kept we wouldn't need to worry about making sure someone is responsible for such.  I understand your argument, and yes, we do need more than just one or two citizens to maintain the regions page.  However, unless we do something like this, it will be very hard to allow others to contribute, because the wiki doesn't have a solid base to update off of.

Of course, once the commission is done, as they are meant to be temporary and do the bulk workload, I would have no problem helping to update the wiki, as I would hope many others would also help with.  This is why Section V. exists explicitly. 

[Lincoln Republican]

Question..........

Just how bad of a shape is the Northeast Wiki in?

I am reading from some of the comments that it is way outdated. 

I am also reading that some of you, who will form the Commission, will get the Wiki updated, and from there it becomes the responsibility of the Governor to keep it updated, or, at least, the Governor can designate someone, or perhaps more than one, if they accept of course, to keep it updated.

Perhaps those interested in keeping the Wiki updated can do so on a rotating basis, under the direction of the Governor.  Just a suggestion.  This way, perhaps all interested can participate, and one individual is not doing everything for the Northeast on Wiki.     

So what I see this boiling down to is a joint collaboration between the Governor and legislators and or citizens of the Northeast, with the Governor being ultimately responsible.

This being the case, perhaps something like the above should be written into the bill.

Just some thoughts to consider.

[homelycooking]

Question..........

Just how bad of a shape is the Northeast Wiki in?

I am reading from some of the comments that it is way outdated. 

I am also reading that some of you, who will form the Commission, will get the Wiki updated, and from there it becomes the responsibility of the Governor to keep it updated, or, at least, the Governor can designate someone, or perhaps more than one, if they accept of course, to keep it updated.

Perhaps those interested in keeping the Wiki updated can do so on a rotating basis, under the direction of the Governor.  Just a suggestion.  This way, perhaps all interested can participate, and one individual is not doing everything for the Northeast on Wiki.     

So what I see this boiling down to is a joint collaboration between the Governor and legislators and or citizens of the Northeast, with the Governor being ultimately responsible.

This being the case, perhaps something like the above should be written into the bill.

Just some thoughts to consider.

The Wiki is not just outdated, it is unorganized and incomplete. No new legislation has been added to the appropriate wiki pages in at least a year.

Also, considering that the Assembly is acting upon a new piece of legislation every three days, the work of keeping the wiki updated once the work of the Commission is completed would be relatively simple.

[Lincoln Republican]

I am pleased to advise the honorable members of the Northeast Assembly that Simfan 34 will become the new Lieutenant Governor of the Northeast.

We will be making an announcement from the Governor's office on Tuesday.

 

[homelycooking]

Time for debate has expired. Members will vote aye or nay on the bill at question. This will be a 24 hour vote.

[Cincinnatus]

Aye

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Aye

[Free Palestine]

Aye

[homelycooking]

Aye

[homelycooking]

On the previous question the ayes are four, the nays are zero. The bill is passed.

We will now consider, simultaneously, the size and membership of the future Wiki commission and the next bill in the queue, proposed by the honorable member from Pennsylvania.

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Time for debate on both questions will last 48 hours.

[Lincoln Republican]

At this time, I would like to recommend Lieutenant Governor Simfan as a member of the Wiki  Commission.

I am very pleased that the Lieutenant Governor has agreed to serve on the commission and to share his abilities on this project.

Cincinnatus has already expressed his willingness to serve on the commission, for which I am greatful.

Therefore, we have to date two very capable individuals willing to work on the commission.

I will be willing to assist in this project in any way that I can.

So let's get this moving as quickly as possible.  

[Cincinnatus]

Simfan needs to message Dave and ask for wiki access immediately then.  So who do we have to join?  Me, Simfan, Winfield? Who else? 

The bill; I will not be supporting this bill.  As wonderful as it would be for our corporations to conduct their business in the Northeast, favoring certain entities in this manner is something I can't agree to.