Mideast Constitutional Convention

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Mideast Third Constitutional Convention Rules of Order

AYE

[SPC]

Aye

[Franzl]

Aye

[Purple State]

Motion passes unanimously. Candidates for presiding officer will have until tomorrow (or Wednesday?) at noon to declare said candidacy. Keep in mind that there is a write-in provision for the ballot, but you must accept the write-in vote before the end of the election. So, assuming it begins tomorrow at noon, you will have until Thursday at noon to accept.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Motion passes unanimously. Candidates for presiding officer will have until tomorrow (or Wednesday?) at noon to declare said candidacy. Keep in mind that there is a write-in provision for the ballot, but you must accept the write-in vote before the end of the election. So, assuming it begins tomorrow at noon, you will have until Thursday at noon to accept.

It's a 48 hour vote, so it's not done yet, but yes, elections wil open tomorrow at noon.

[Purple State]

Motion passes unanimously. Candidates for presiding officer will have until tomorrow (or Wednesday?) at noon to declare said candidacy. Keep in mind that there is a write-in provision for the ballot, but you must accept the write-in vote before the end of the election. So, assuming it begins tomorrow at noon, you will have until Thursday at noon to accept.

It's a 48 hour vote, so it's not done yet, but yes, elections wil open tomorrow at noon.

May be worth it to amend it afterwards to say "Said vote shall last for precisely 48 hours or until a simple majority has been obtained." Just to move things along.

[HappyWarrior]

I'd really like to have Peter or Afleitch as Presiding officer.  Peter because constitutionally he is an all around genius and Afleitch because I like alot of his ideas for the region.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I support Inks for Presiding Officer.

[Purple State]

I'd really like to have Peter or Afleitch as Presiding officer.  Peter because constitutionally he is an all around genius and Afleitch because I like alot of his ideas for the region.

I think Afletich especially. I think that his role as Governor was misplaced for this particular job (the whole hands-off approach), but as presiding officer (at least the first one) he will better be able to implement many of his ideas and be much more effective at shaping a better Mideast.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Motion passes unanimously. Candidates for presiding officer will have until tomorrow (or Wednesday?) at noon to declare said candidacy. Keep in mind that there is a write-in provision for the ballot, but you must accept the write-in vote before the end of the election. So, assuming it begins tomorrow at noon, you will have until Thursday at noon to accept.

It's a 48 hour vote, so it's not done yet, but yes, elections wil open tomorrow at noon.

May be worth it to amend it afterwards to say "Said vote shall last for precisely 48 hours or until a simple majority has been obtained." Just to move things along.

But there's still a chance that 6 people could vote NAY in the next day.  While your idea would move things along, it sets a dangerous precedent - I could put a motion forward that's supported by some and ensure that my people vote for it first and then just close voting, and that's unnacceptable.  The vote will last for 48 hours.

[HappyWarrior]

I support Inks for Presiding Officer.

I hate the idea of the Chief Executive as presiding officer on principle.  This is not based on Inks cause I think he is a pretty honorable guy but if they wanted to the Governor as presiding officer could simply make moves to increase his own power in the region, at the expense of others. 

[Purple State]

Motion passes unanimously. Candidates for presiding officer will have until tomorrow (or Wednesday?) at noon to declare said candidacy. Keep in mind that there is a write-in provision for the ballot, but you must accept the write-in vote before the end of the election. So, assuming it begins tomorrow at noon, you will have until Thursday at noon to accept.

It's a 48 hour vote, so it's not done yet, but yes, elections wil open tomorrow at noon.

May be worth it to amend it afterwards to say "Said vote shall last for precisely 48 hours or until a simple majority has been obtained." Just to move things along.

But there's still a chance that 6 people could vote NAY in the next day.  While your idea would move things along, it sets a dangerous precedent - I could put a motion forward that's supported by some and ensure that my people vote for it first and then just close voting, and that's unnacceptable.  The vote will last for 48 hours.

Makes sense. Hadn't thought too much about it.

[afleitch]

I support Inks for Presiding Officer.

I hate the idea of the Chief Executive as presiding officer on principle.  This is not based on Inks cause I think he is a pretty honorable guy but if they wanted to the Governor as presiding officer could simply make moves to increase his own power in the region, at the expense of others. 

I will pass comment as serving Governor. I made the decision to take no part in these proceedings in my capacity as Governor, let alone chair for the same reason. Inks is free to do as he wishes, but he should not chair proceedings.

[Hash]

I am strongly opposed to Inks as Presiding Officer.

[Purple State]

I support Inks for Presiding Officer.

I hate the idea of the Chief Executive as presiding officer on principle.  This is not based on Inks cause I think he is a pretty honorable guy but if they wanted to the Governor as presiding officer could simply make moves to increase his own power in the region, at the expense of others. 

I will pass comment as serving Governor. I made the decision to take no part in these proceedings in my capacity as Governor, let alone chair for the same reason. Inks is free to do as he wishes, but he should not chair proceedings.

So you are saying that you do not wish to be considered as a candidate for presiding officer? At least yet...

Do we have any candidates?

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Position of presiding officer of the Convention:
[  ] Inks.LWC
[  ] Write-in: ___________

[Peter]

Should no other candidate come forward, I am willing to serve as Convention Chair because of the concern expressed about the two roles that possibly conflict that Inks would hold.

[Purple State]

Position of presiding officer of the Convention:
[X] Write-in: Peter

[HappyWarrior]

Position of presiding officer of the Convention:
[X] Write-in: Peter

[afleitch]

I support Peter

[Franzl]

Position of presiding officer of the Convention:
[X] Write-in: Peter

[Hash]

Position of presiding officer of the Convention:
[X] Write-in: Peter

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I support Peter

As of now, I WILL be counting that as a vote for Peter.  I just want to give you the opportunity to say otherwise if that's not the case.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Position of presiding officer of the Convention:
[ 2 ] Inks.LWC
[ 1 ] Write-in: Peter

[afleitch]

I support Peter

As of now, I WILL be counting that as a vote for Peter.  I just want to give you the opportunity to say otherwise if that's not the case.

Not till I leave office It's my support, not my vote. No votes cast remember