[VOTE] Rules language for the Whip

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[VOTE] Rules language for the Whip

Post by CmdrWilkens »

Since we voted to add the position of whip, then gave me the job since I'm a rule creating bureacracy nerd, what we haven't done is have a formal determination of the language covering the role of the whip.

I was going to just include the language in the rewrite of the rules I sent off for the admins to review but decided that placing it before a formal senate vote would be a better route. So without further ado here is the language for what will be the "Offices" section of the "Rules" thread.

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Resolved that the following be added to the "Rules" section of the Powers and Perks thread:

8. Offices

A. The Chancellor

I. <Section 8 shall be renamed and inserted here as 8.A.I>

II. <Section 9 shall be renamed and inserted here as 8.A.II>

B. The Whip

I. The Whip shall be elected from amongst the membership of the senate according to the rules of a Class C vote, the members nominating and seconding those persons they feel worthy of holding the post.

II.The Whip shall serve a term of one year unless resigning with due notice to the Chancellor and the Executors. At the end of each term the Whip shall be subject to a vote of confidence. This vote shall be for continuing the Whip's term or subjecting the post to a general election. It shall be conduted as a Category B vote. If the motion passes the Whip shall continue to serve. If the motion fails a period of one month shall be opened for new nominations. At the end of the month the election shall occur as in I. above. There is no limit to the number of terms a Whip may serve.

III.The Duties of the Whip shall be as follows:

a) Notifying all active members of the senate when any vote is occuring.
b) In absence of the Chancellor open all votes for membership comencing on the 24th (21st in February) of the month.
c) Maintain a current list of all active senators and hold count against quorum for all votes before the Senate.
d) Ensure all votes are conducted according to the rules of the Senate
e) Perform all other such duties as shall be assigned by the Chancellor, the Emperor, or the Executors.

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*Edit poll added now that language has been seconded and I have time after dinner to make the notifications :D
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Looks good to me.
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I second the change as acceptable. Please proceed.
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Grumble grumble, I got woken up for this? BAN HIM!

Damn it where's the ban option? What? Yes, that'll do.

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I had to deal with the FDA and HHS today, tomorrow I may be flirting with the FAA, and you expect me to think about this???? Haven't I have enough bureacracy?

Apparently not - actually, it looks good. Proceed.
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All is well with me, Let the whips power stand

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Voted.
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The precise enumeration of powers makes me smile.
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Lord Poe has left his indelible mark on the poll.


Without lifting his leg, I might add.
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Your power grab seems fine with me.


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screw you greg
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Lord Poe wrote:Lord Poe has left his indelible mark on the poll.


Without lifting his leg, I might add.
That would be a first for you, Wayne.

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Voted. How come we got PMs so early for this one? It hasn't even been up 24 hours.
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An expansion of the Office of the Department of Redundancies Bureau?

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Beowulf wrote:screw you greg
Well I certainly feel loved
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Post by Beowulf »

CmdrWilkens wrote:
Beowulf wrote:screw you greg
Well I certainly feel loved
:P That isn't to say I voted no to this.
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Voted.
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What? no tarring and feathering if the confidence vote fails? You trying to escape your punishment in advance Greg? I am suuuree you will deserve it Damned NCO's, always rigging things in their own bloody favour. :roll: :wink:
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Zaia wrote:Voted. How come we got PMs so early for this one? It hasn't even been up 24 hours.
*Points at Greg* Bureacrat and NCO: This means an increase in red tape and inefficancy delivered an efficant millitary manner. :P
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Let's add a bit more red tape.
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