Office of Acting Governor Dwarven Dragon

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

With the ascendance of Tack to the Presidency, I, as Speaker of the General Court, have become Acting Governor until such time that a governor is elected.

Pursuant to the Lincoln Constitution, I am able to hold my position in the LGC, as well as my position as Elections Administrator, and still assume the governorship for this limited period of time. However, as observers to today's proceedings may have already figured out, I lose my vote in the LGC for the duration of this arrangement, save when it is equally divided.

This office will be used for statements and orders for the duration of my governorship.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Today, I was pleased to sign 5 bills into law.

LGC 12.2, the "Lincoln Shall Benefit from Greenland Act", declares that unless Lincoln is given a third of all benefits resulting from the Federal Greenland Deal, it shall not provide any funds to assist with its implementation. While currently neither the Federal Government nor the Southern Government have requested funds from us for this purpose, this ensures that should they do so going forward, we will not oblige unless we are compensated appropriately from the provisions of the deal. If we do not get anything, or get an inadequate amount, then our funds are off limits.

LGC 12.3, the "Prisoner Second Chance Act", will create various programs within our prisons to further the goal of rehabilitating prisoners so they do not re-offend, rather than simply punishing them. While I was somewhat disappointed to see the LGC adopt an amendment striking certain mental health counseling services, I still believe that this bill will firmly take ground to improve our society and reduce crime.

LGC 12.4, the "Gun License Defense Act", clarifies that before one's license to own a gun is taken away, such as under the provisions of the FF Act, the gun owner shall have an opportunity to be heard. This is an important due process protection that ensures government bureaucrats do not secretly or abruptly strip those gun rights permitted by Lincoln, while also keeping in place our commonsense restrictions that have prevented school shootings in our Region for years, even as they are a near-daily occurrence in the other regions since the Repeal of the Federal Assault Weapons ban.

LGC 12.5, the "Sub/Urban Community Policing Act", will create a more representative police force by requiring that one must live in a community for 6 months before becoming a police officer there. Current officers with no disciplinary record are grandfathered in.

LGC 12.6, the "Discriminatory Training Ban", will restore Lincoln's ban on certain forms of "diversity" training. It does NOT prohibit all diversity/bias training, only such training that teaches one to feel shame regarding their race or sex (birth sex or current sex identity). It has real teeth to ensure this restriction is complied with. I want to apologize to the children and parents of Lincoln for the confusing and racially charged subjects that have been taught in our schools over the last month, as this legislation was first questioned after the passage of LGC 11.50, and then ultimately repealed. That Stops Today. The LGC wisely adopted a re-draft to this bill (LGC 12.6) that ensures it will take precedence over any conflicting legislation. The Children of Lincoln must be respected.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Dwarven - Executive Order I: Order of Censure and Condemnation against Adam Griffin

Because of his persistent and frequent personal attacks on other users, including but not limited to attacks regarding "adderall", Lincoln Citizen, former legislator, and former Atlasian President Adam Griffin is hereby Censured and Condemned by the Region of Lincoln.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Dwarven - Executive Order II: Order of Censure and Condemnation against Young Texan

Acknowledging that Southern Governor Young Texan:

- Has engaged in Secessionist Activities, despite only having authorization to engage in negotiations with Atlasia, and despite consistent polling across multiple surveys indicating that his citizens do not support these actions.

- Tries to make other users into his servants.

- Makes offers to Atlasians of many political stripes in return for their votes or other actions, and then often refuses to uphold such offers, or at least the spirit of said offers.

- Has engaged in efforts to purchase Greenland, despite Greenland not clearly supporting this action, and

- Has threatened to sue the Region of Lincoln:

Southern Governor Young Texan is hereby censured and condemned by the Region of Lincoln.

[Pyro]

Mr. Acting Governor, with all due respect, the Lincoln Governor does not have the power to invoke an official censure. It is not written into our regional Constitution, nor in the SOAP. According to precedent, the LGC will need to pass a censure resolution in order to make this official. Otherwise, these statements are only your personal view and not that of the regional government.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Dwarven - Executive Order III

The forces of the Regional Government are hereby ordered to conduct an inventory of all potential energy resources located within Lincoln to assist in the formulation of a plan to combat high energy prices.

Dwarven - Executive Order IV

1. An audit of all officers and employees of the Lincoln government shall be conducted to ensure that no classified government intelligence has been mishandled.

2. All offices, computers, and communication devices provided to the Governor and his staff, the Election Secretary and his staff, the Speaker and his staff, and the previous Speaker and their staff, and any other executive office in Lincoln shall be independently checked to ensure that there are no taps, bug, or covert listening, recording, or spying devices to ensure for secure and private decision-making.

3. The Governor may utilize Lincoln employees or private contractors to accomplish this directive.

Dwarven - Executive Order V

1. Within 30 days of this order, the operator of any nuclear energy reactor in Lincoln, including both publicly and privately owned reactors, shall adopt a public safety plan to establish best practices and protocols to prevent the accidental release of harmful radiation. Such Plan shall include at minimum:

A. A safety checklist of necessary technology and monitoring

B. A phone tree for notifying the Governor's Office and other hazard response personnel of potential risks

C. Procedures to permit the Lincoln government to temporarily take charge of the site of any nuclear reactor if the Governor declares an emergency or determines that there is a risk of radioactive exposure.

D. Adequate security to prevent intruders.

Dwarven - Executive Order VI

1. Effective immediately, no regional, State, or local public employee in Lincoln shall be required to have obtained a four-year college degree, unless otherwise required to by law.

2. Effective immediately, all public employees in charge of hiring are encouraged to direct all hiring criteria towards competency, skill, prior work experience, and other more relevant factors.

Dwarven - Executive Order VII

1. Within 30 days of this order, the operator of any energy exploration or extraction site in Lincoln, including both publicly and privately owned sites, shall adopt a public safety plan to establish best practices and protocols to prevent the accidental contamination. Such Plan shall include at minimum:

A. A safety checklist of necessary technology and monitoring, as well as of federal and Regional environmental regulations required to be complied with

B. A phone tree for notifying the Governor's Office and other hazard response personnel of potential risks

C. Procedures to permit the Lincoln government to temporarily take charge of the site of any energy exploration or extraction site if the Governor declares an emergency or determines that there is a risk of environmental contamination.

D. Adequate security to prevent intruders.

2. No drilling shall occur offshore unless acoustic shutoff switches are installed as a secondary means of preventing oil spills.

3. No new mining or drilling shall occur without conducting an environmental impact study or equivalent review to ensure environmental best practices are adhered to. Such review shall be submitted to the Governor's Office prior to the commencement of operations.

4. No mining or drilling shall occur on any site that is determined to put the sustainability of any protected species at serious risk.

Mr. Acting Governor, with all due respect, the Lincoln Governor does not have the power to invoke an official censure. It is not written into our regional Constitution, nor in the SOAP. According to precedent, the LGC will need to pass a censure resolution in order to make this official. Otherwise, these statements are only your personal view and not that of the regional government.

If that is your view, you are welcome to bring the matter before a Court of Law.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Dwarven - Executive Order VIII

Weatherboy1102 is hereby appointed to fill the LGC Seat Vacated by Pyro, until such time that a deputy may be elected.

[Pyro]

Mr. Acting Governor, with all due respect, the Lincoln Governor does not have the power to invoke an official censure. It is not written into our regional Constitution, nor in the SOAP. According to precedent, the LGC will need to pass a censure resolution in order to make this official. Otherwise, these statements are only your personal view and not that of the regional government.

If that is your view, you are welcome to bring the matter before a Court of Law.

It's not my view, it's the law. You can call it a censure, but it isn't one.

[Mr. Reactionary]

Mr. Acting Governor, with all due respect, the Lincoln Governor does not have the power to invoke an official censure. It is not written into our regional Constitution, nor in the SOAP. According to precedent, the LGC will need to pass a censure resolution in order to make this official. Otherwise, these statements are only your personal view and not that of the regional government.

If that is your view, you are welcome to bring the matter before a Court of Law.

It's not my view, it's the law. You can call it a censure, but it isn't one.

Sounds an awful lot like President Tack unilaterally declaring the South has a different flag than that adopted by law. Funny how quickly things fall apart when the country's chief executive just does whatever.

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

Wulfricism rearing its ugly head.

[FairBol]

Mr. Acting Governor, with all due respect, the Lincoln Governor does not have the power to invoke an official censure. It is not written into our regional Constitution, nor in the SOAP. According to precedent, the LGC will need to pass a censure resolution in order to make this official. Otherwise, these statements are only your personal view and not that of the regional government.

Not to intrude here, but here's my two cents. 

Pyro makes a good point; the regional constitution is silent on the matter of censure.  It neither grants this power to the General Court or the governor; in fact, it doesn't mention censure at all. 

That being the case, I think the courts may have to weigh in on this implied power.  Who is entrusted with the power and ability to censor; the executive branch, or the General Court?

:: shrugs ::

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Mr. Acting Governor, with all due respect, the Lincoln Governor does not have the power to invoke an official censure. It is not written into our regional Constitution, nor in the SOAP. According to precedent, the LGC will need to pass a censure resolution in order to make this official. Otherwise, these statements are only your personal view and not that of the regional government.

Not to intrude here, but here's my two cents. 

Pyro makes a good point; the regional constitution is silent on the matter of censure.  It neither grants this power to the General Court or the governor; in fact, it doesn't mention censure at all. 

That being the case, I think the courts may have to weigh in on this implied power.  Who is entrusted with the power and ability to censor; the executive branch, or the General Court?

:: shrugs ::

It is true that the documents are silent on the matter, of course Executive orders themselves are a contested area of constitutional law as well. I think Pyro may be using a successful motion to censure Ishan and an unsuccessful motion to censure S019 as his basis, but just because those were done legislatively does not necessarily indicate that that is where the powers are vested.

Ultimately, all actions are constitutional unless proven otherwise in the Courts. I am not sure why it would be worthwhile to defend these reviled figures against actions that Ultimately carry no political or legal consequences, but that option remains on the table.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Dwarven - Executive Order IX

To further the cause of protecting the unborn, Fairbol is hereby appointed to fill the LGC Seat Vacated by Unpoisioned Chalice, until such time that a deputy may be elected.

[Pyro]

Dwarven - Executive Order IX

To further the cause of protecting the unborn, Fairbol is hereby appointed to fill the LGC Seat Vacated by Unpoisioned Chalice, until such time that a deputy may be elected.

Honestly, now. You're an acting governor now making your second appointment to the LGC, one that is wildly out of sync with the political positions of the previous officeholder as well as the voting electorate. You've stated here that this is explicitly designed to shove forward an anti-abortion bill you've written as a deputy, introduced as Speaker, and intend to sign into law as an appointed executive.

Lincoln is meant to be a bastion of democracy. To spit in the face of the voters, who elected a progressive governor with Tack and a left-leaning majority to the LGC, without scruples is seriously messed up. Shame on you.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

flat out stating you're doing this for political reasons is absurd.

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Dwarven - Executive Order IX

To further the cause of protecting the unborn, Fairbol is hereby appointed to fill the LGC Seat Vacated by Unpoisioned Chalice, until such time that a deputy may be elected.

Honestly, now. You're an acting governor now making your second appointment to the LGC, one that is wildly out of sync with the political positions of the previous officeholder as well as the voting electorate. You've stated here that this is explicitly designed to shove forward an anti-abortion bill you've written as a deputy, introduced as Speaker, and intend to sign into law as an appointed executive.

Lincoln is meant to be a bastion of democracy. To spit in the face of the voters, who elected a progressive governor with Tack and a left-leaning majority to the LGC, without scruples is seriously messed up. Shame on you.

Dear God, do you need a xanax?

I don’t think that’s approved for fox consumption. I’d know.

[Pericles]

Can you give me a full 24 hours before you create another issue, Wulfric? Really, you have to know the Unpoisoned Chalice voters don't support your position on abortion.

[NewYorkExpress]

Dwarven - Executive Order IX

To further the cause of protecting the unborn, Fairbol is hereby appointed to fill the LGC Seat Vacated by Unpoisioned Chalice, until such time that a deputy may be elected.

Honestly, now. You're an acting governor now making your second appointment to the LGC, one that is wildly out of sync with the political positions of the previous officeholder as well as the voting electorate. You've stated here that this is explicitly designed to shove forward an anti-abortion bill you've written as a deputy, introduced as Speaker, and intend to sign into law as an appointed executive.

Lincoln is meant to be a bastion of democracy. To spit in the face of the voters, who elected a progressive governor with Tack and a left-leaning majority to the LGC, without scruples is seriously messed up. Shame on you.

I can't believe I'm in agreement here. This spits in the face of not only person elected to the seat who resigned, but the person running running to replace him (me), and since it was clearly done to push a political agenda that I (running to replace Unpoisoned Chalice) don't support, it's clearly an attempt to box me out of the seat in two weeks. That isn't right.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Fairbol has only declared a candidacy for the possible special to replace CM.

If only the Special to replace Chalice is needed: So far you (NYE) remain the only candidate, and the appointment will be void once you win.

If both Specials are needed: They are held as one joint contest with two winners (stv), so this would not box you out of a job.

I'll also note that appointments like what I just did are incredibly common irl, and that I am under no obligation to avoid "creating problems" for Pericles.

[FairBol]

Dwarven - Executive Order IX

To further the cause of protecting the unborn, Fairbol is hereby appointed to fill the LGC Seat Vacated by Unpoisioned Chalice, until such time that a deputy may be elected.

Honestly, now. You're an acting governor now making your second appointment to the LGC, one that is wildly out of sync with the political positions of the previous officeholder as well as the voting electorate. You've stated here that this is explicitly designed to shove forward an anti-abortion bill you've written as a deputy, introduced as Speaker, and intend to sign into law as an appointed executive.

Lincoln is meant to be a bastion of democracy. To spit in the face of the voters, who elected a progressive governor with Tack and a left-leaning majority to the LGC, without scruples is seriously messed up. Shame on you.

I can't believe I'm in agreement here. This spits in the face of not only person elected to the seat who resigned, but the person running running to replace him (me), and since it was clearly done to push a political agenda that I (running to replace Unpoisoned Chalice) don't support, it's clearly an attempt to box me out of the seat in two weeks. That isn't right.

There seems to be a bit of confusion here.  Allow me to cite Article I Section 6 of the Lincoln Constitution, as such:

Whenever a vacancy should occur in the composition of the General Court, the governor shall appoint a replacement. Should the vacancy have occurred fewer than 336 hours before the next general election, the deputy thus nominated shall serve the remainder of the existing term; otherwise, they shall serve only until a new deputy may be elected. If required, A special election for the General Court shall begin on the Friday following the creation of the vacancy; but if the vacancy shall occur on a Wednesday or Thursday, the special election shall begin on the second Friday following the creation of the vacancy

It is well within the governor's power and prerogative to appoint anyone he chooses to the vacancy.  Being duly and legally appointed, there's no real issue here, except some sour grapes.   

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I was pleased to recently sign two bills into law, one closing certain corporate tax loopholes and another improving local control over certain affairs.

With respect to three bills that failed, I supported the failure of the Marshall Plan, which had laudable goals but ultimately failed to deliver any real action. With respect to the Omnibus Repeals, I am already exploring the possibilities of passing at least some of those repeals through separated-out action, as you can see through the already introduced LGC 12.12. With respect to the abortion legislation, I am not sure of the exact future for it, but will continue to remain observant during the remainder of the session for an opportunity to pass it.