S.20.2: the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker

[reagente]

Nominations run for 48 hours.

I nominate Young Texan for speaker, and myself for deputy speaker.

[Dr. MB]

I second YoungTexan's nomination. I nominate PragmaticPopulist for another term as deputy speaker.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

As a concerned Southern Citizen about the activity levels of this venerable Chamber, I nominate Spark as Deputy Speaker.

Spark has shown a decent level of activity compared to both Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 17th Chamber. The both of whom faced a no-confidence motion. Now while the then deputy did increase his activity level after the motion, He has a history of lethargic activity in the chamber. If activity is to be improved then an active speaker and deputy are a must. Having served this chamber in both roles, I urge the chamber to pick two active delegates for these roles.

Thank you to the Chamber for it's time and consideration.

Muaddib, former Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Southern Chamber of Delegates.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I nominate YoungTexan as speaker and myself as Deputy Speaker.

[Senator-elect Spark]

As a concerned Southern Citizen about the activity levels of this venerable Chamber, I nominate Spark as Deputy Speaker.

Spark has shown a decent level of activity compared to both Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 17th Chamber. The both of whom faced a no-confidence motion. Now while the then deputy did increase his activity level after the motion, He has a history of lethargic activity in the chamber. If activity is to be improved then an active speaker and deputy are a must. Having served this chamber in both roles, I urge the chamber to pick two active delegates for these roles.

Thank you to the Chamber for it's time and consideration.

Muaddib, former Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Southern Chamber of Delegates.

I second this nomination.

[reagente]

I withdraw myself from consideration as deputy speaker

[PragmaticPopulist]

I support the nomination of YoungTexan as Speaker.

[reagente]

Nominations Closed.

Young Texan has won the Speakership, since his nomination went uncontested.

The vote for Deputy Speaker will run 48 hours.

Deputy Speaker Ballot
[ ] PragmaticPopulist
[ ] Spark498

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Congrats on YoungTexan for becoming Speaker! I will now change my display name in short order. "Southern Speaker Punxsutawney Phil" is no longer suitable.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Deputy Speaker Ballot
[ ] PragmaticPopulist
[X] Spark498

[PragmaticPopulist]

I abstain from voting on deputy speaker.

[Jay 🏳️‍⚧️]

Deputy Speaker Ballot
[X] PragmaticPopulist
[ ] Spark498

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Two procedural things, mostly an FYI:

Firstly, the name of this thread is incorrect it should be S.20.2 (not S.21.1).

Secondly, Delegate PragmaticPopulist never accepted the nomination for deputy, he then abstained from the vote. Probably shouldn't have needed a vote in this instance as Spark was the only other nominee (Reagent had withdrawn his nomination). Anyway, I just thought I should point these things out. Jolan tru.

[reagente]

Two procedural things, mostly an FYI:

Firstly, the name of this thread is incorrect it should be S.20.2 (not S.21.1).

Secondly, Delegate PragmaticPopulist never accepted the nomination for deputy, he then abstained from the vote. Probably shouldn't have needed a vote in this instance as Spark was the only other nominee (Reagent had withdrawn his nomination). Anyway, I just thought I should point these things out. Jolan tru.

Noted.

Also, I now vote for Spark as Deputy Speaker, which gives him a majority of votes, rendering the second concern moot.

[AustralianSwingVoter]

Two procedural things, mostly an FYI:

Firstly, the name of this thread is incorrect it should be S.20.2 (not S.21.1).

Secondly, Delegate PragmaticPopulist never accepted the nomination for deputy, he then abstained from the vote. Probably shouldn't have needed a vote in this instance as Spark was the only other nominee (Reagent had withdrawn his nomination). Anyway, I just thought I should point these things out. Jolan tru.

Noted.

Also, I now vote for Spark as Deputy Speaker, which gives him a majority of votes, rendering the second concern moot.

In which case with all members voting you can close the vote.

[reagente]

Two procedural things, mostly an FYI:

Firstly, the name of this thread is incorrect it should be S.20.2 (not S.21.1).

Secondly, Delegate PragmaticPopulist never accepted the nomination for deputy, he then abstained from the vote. Probably shouldn't have needed a vote in this instance as Spark was the only other nominee (Reagent had withdrawn his nomination). Anyway, I just thought I should point these things out. Jolan tru.

Noted.

Also, I now vote for Spark as Deputy Speaker, which gives him a majority of votes, rendering the second concern moot.

In which case with all members voting you can close the vote.

Vote is closed, Spark has been elected Deputy Speaker.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Congrats to my good friend Spark for him being elected Deputy Speaker.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Congrats to my good friend Spark for him being elected Deputy Speaker.

Thank you Tim. It’s a pleasure

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Mr. Acting Speaker, Fellow Delegates of the Chamber,

I have been appointed to the chamber due to the resignation of Delegate and Speaker, Young Texan. I'd like to thank the Governor for trusting me to once again serve the people of the South in this esteemed chamber. And it is most unfortunate that a man of YT's ability has felt the need to resign. YT has shown himself in the past to be a not only a great servant of the South, but of Atlasia as a whole.

As YT was the speaker and we are now without one, I believe that it is prudent that we elect a new speaker. There has been much commentary on the inactivity of chamber this session. I have a proven track record of activity and proven track record of running this chamber. Even in my absence from this chamber I have been updating (every so often) the noticeboard while those in office on both sides of the political divide have neglected this duty. In light of this, I nominate myself for Speaker, and Spark to continue as Deputy Speaker so that he continues to grow into the role.

For the Great South Land! Long live the South!

[reagente]

Mr. Acting Speaker, Fellow Delegates of the Chamber,

I have been appointed to the chamber due to the resignation of Delegate and Speaker, Young Texan. I'd like to thank the Governor for trusting me to once again serve the people of the South in this esteemed chamber. And it is most unfortunate that a man of YT's ability has felt the need to resign. YT has shown himself in the past to be a not only a great servant of the South, but of Atlasia as a whole.

As YT was the speaker and we are now without one, I believe that it is prudent that we elect a new speaker. There has been much commentary on the inactivity of chamber this session. I have a proven track record of activity and proven track record of running this chamber. Even in my absence from this chamber I have been updating (every so often) the noticeboard while those in office on both sides of the political divide have neglected this duty. In light of this, I nominate myself for Speaker, and Spark to continue as Deputy Speaker so that he continues to grow into the role.

For the Great South Land! Long live the South!

Nominations for Speaker run for 48 hours.

[reagente]

I second the nomination of Muad'dib

[PragmaticPopulist]

I third the nomination of Muad'dib.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I urge the Chamber to vote Muaddib for Speaker. He will do a good job for the remainder of the session.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I nominate Muaddib as speaker and second the nomination of myself for Deputy Speaker.

[reagente]

With no other nominations, Muad'dib has been elected Speaker.