Populares Convention, June 2011

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

Welcome to the Populares Convention in San Francisco, California!



Populares, please sign in below. I will be addressing the convention personally not too long from now.

Sign in Sheet
x Dallasfan65
x wormyguy
x shua

[tpfkaw]

x me

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

x shua

[Mechaman]

Heh, here we go.

X Mechaman

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

At the risk of sounding a little melodramatic, let me have a few words.

I have nothing but the utmost love and respect for this party, and the institution of Chairman... which is the precise reason that I will not be running for another term.

I have devoted much time and effort to serving this party to the best of my abilities, as early as November when we were seen as nothing more than Hamilton's ego trip, then during Andrew and Libertas' Senate victories in August, the list goes on... but I do sincerely feel that I have done all I can, and am no longer fit for what the task of Chairman encompasses - leading the party and promoting its electoral success.

I will be staying in the party for the remainder of its existence, however long that may be. Even beyond that, each of its members, regardless of their affiliation, will have my full support and first preference on any endeavor they go on.

With all of that being said, I open nominations for presiding officer of the convention.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

At the risk of sounding a little melodramatic, let me have a few words.

I have nothing but the utmost love and respect for this party, and the institution of Chairman... which is the precise reason that I will not be running for another term.

Atlasian day of retirements.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

You've been an excellent Chairman for our party, Dallasfan.

I would be willing to preside over the convention.

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

Since nobody else has offered, shua will be the presiding officer of this convention.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Alright then, I've been thinking it might makes sense to consolidate our leadership positions. What do people think?

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

Bumpity.

I think it's time we open nominations for leadership positions.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Alright, anyone want to make a nomination?

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Our leadership positions are Chair, Vice Chair, Whip, Chief Director, and Secretary.
I would be willing to serve for a time in whichever role. However, if we want to just be an unhierarchical co-operative I'm good with that too. 

[Mechaman]

Our leadership positions are Chair, Vice Chair, Whip, Chief Director, and Secretary.
I would be willing to serve for a time in whichever role. However, if we want to just be an unhierarchical co-operative I'm good with that too. 

Yeah, that latter option sounds much preferable.
Anyway, for what it's worth I'm not seeking any position.  God knows I'm divisive enough as it is, I don't want to cause any bad morale around here by being in a position of party authority.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Our leadership positions are Chair, Vice Chair, Whip, Chief Director, and Secretary.
I would be willing to serve for a time in whichever role. However, if we want to just be an unhierarchical co-operative I'm good with that too. 

Yeah, that latter option sounds much preferable.
Anyway, for what it's worth I'm not seeking any position.  God knows I'm divisive enough as it is, I don't want to cause any bad morale around here by being in a position of party authority.

alright - though personally I never found you too divisive.  in any case, does anyone else have an opinion on party leadership?   shall we do some endorsements for the upcoming election?

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Since no one has asked for an endorsement, or expressed interest in having our party endorse anyone, I don't believe an endorsement vote is necessary.  However if anyone would still like to address the convention on why they would be a good candidate for our party members to support, please feel free.

[tmthforu94]

I would appreciate an endorsement, but considering the one member of the Mideast POP has endorsed me, it isn't really necessary.

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

So... probably time we close up shop, boss.

It's been a good run.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

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It's is triggered by the William and Mary seizing the throne from James II. Hence the punchline, "That was expected".

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

So... probably time we close up shop, boss.

It's been a good run.

yep. how do you want to go about it?

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

So... probably time we close up shop, boss.

It's been a good run.

yep. how do you want to go about it?

Our by-laws don't really speak to this, but we could probably just hold a disbanding vote, as per the Sublimation Act...

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

So... probably time we close up shop, boss.

It's been a good run.

yep. how do you want to go about it?

Our by-laws don't really speak to this, but we could probably just hold a disbanding vote, as per the Sublimation Act...

I'm not sure the Sublimation Act would apply without a process in the by-laws.

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

So... probably time we close up shop, boss.

It's been a good run.

yep. how do you want to go about it?

Our by-laws don't really speak to this, but we could probably just hold a disbanding vote, as per the Sublimation Act...

I'm not sure the Sublimation Act would apply without a process in the by-laws.

Correct.

Want to draft up a by-law, or shall I do it?

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

okay how's this:
"Members of the party may call for a vote on disbanding the party.  Party members will then be notified that a disbanding vote will occur.  A vote on the issue shall take place over 72 hours which may be participated in by those who have been party members prior to the call to disband.  This shall require 2/3 of those voting to pass, in which case the party will be officially disbanded and party members will become registered as independent per the Sublimation Act."

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

okay how's this:
"Members of the party may call for a vote on disbanding the party.  Party members will then be notified that a disbanding vote will occur.  A vote on the issue shall take place over 72 hours which may be participated in by those who have been party members prior to the call to disband.  This shall require 2/3 of those voting to pass, in which case the party will be officially disbanded and party members will become registered as independent per the Sublimation Act."

Looks good to me. Want to commence a vote?

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Alright the following proposed by-law on process for disbanding the party is put to a vote. All Populares please vote Aye, Nay, or abstain. This vote will be open for 36 hours.

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Aye