Grimalkin for the CLO

Grimalkin

Grimalkin

TNPer
*Grimalkin bows on his front legs before the representatives of the other nations of The North Pacific*

In this important time, days after a civil war, we must all come together for the betterment of OUR region. This region belongs to everyone who might call it home, whether he/she is a Constitutionalist, a Crimsonite or anything else.

To that end, I, a Crimsonite, am campaigning for the Council of Lower Officers. I have always been of the position that the Delegate should, and can, be able to do whatever one wishes, including subjecting oneself to a codex or constitution of sorts, but I qualify that with if it is the best thing for the region. Such is one reason why I wish to serve on this Council, to help judge the actions of not only the Delegate but also the Executives to ensure that they are acting in the best interests of the people they claim to serve.

Though I held office in the Crimson Order, it is my hope that holding a Council seat, and the campaign itself, will engage me in North Pacifican politics in order to gain a deeper understanding so that I might better serve the people in higher offices (no pun intended).

I will be happy to answer any questions fielded.

-Grimalkin
Emissary of Queen Mab, monarch of the Winter Court
 
I have always been of the position that the Delegate should, and can, be able to do whatever one wishes, including subjecting oneself to a codex or constitution of sorts
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Eh, I'd prefer a Delegate that sticks to his oath rather than one that can "do whatever one wishes." Just my :2c:

Whats your position on free rum?
 
Grimalkin:
To that end, I, a Crimsonite, am campaigning for the Council of Lower Officers. I have always been of the position that the Delegate should, and can, be able to do whatever one wishes, including subjecting oneself to a codex or constitution of sorts, but I qualify that with if it is the best thing for the region. Such is one reason why I wish to serve on this Council, to help judge the actions of not only the Delegate but also the Executives to ensure that they are acting in the best interests of the people they claim to serve.
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If you believe that the power of the executive should be unquestioned then why run for a position whose duty it is to question the power and the actions of the executive?

The CLO's duty is to act as the stop gap against the aggregious concentration of power of the Del, I guess my second question is what constitutes corruption for you personally?
 
@Tresville- Free rum is awesome and should be compulsory.

@mr_sniffles

Unquestioned if it is in the best interests of the region. A position like this becomes very subjective when one must, in effect, be a judge based on not only the constitution, but also on one's own personal feelings, emotions and beliefs. Judging based on the constitution is important, but one needs the courage to use one's own beliefs as well. I have no doubts in my mind that everyone here wants what is best for The North Pacific, and I am simply willing to exercise those wants and beliefs from the CLO.

As for your second question, to me corruption comes when complacency within the Executive sets in, complacency, lack of innovation, apathy.
 
Hopefully this will answer both of thy questions, mr_sniffles and Eluvatar:

An abuse of power or an action that needs to be halted would anything that might not serve in the best interests of the region or the people. In the case of the delegate, perhaps saving a minister that is actually doing great good for the region, but is removed for whatever political reason. Or maybe saving a bill that is vetoed by the delegate even though it would greatly benefit the region or people.
 
Grimalkin:
Hopefully this will answer both of thy questions, mr_sniffles and Eluvatar:

An abuse of power or an action that needs to be halted would anything that might not serve in the best interests of the region or the people. In the case of the delegate, perhaps saving a minister that is actually doing great good for the region, but is removed for whatever political reason. Or maybe saving a bill that is vetoed by the delegate even though it would greatly benefit the region or people.
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I guess what worries for me is that you were for the Crimson Order, which broke the law, suspended the Constitution, and dragged the region into civil war; all in the name of "best interest." In the future would you still shy away from questioning a delegate that breaks the law in the name of his/her subjective view of "best interest?"
 
Grimalkin:
I would abide by my sworn oaths to the region.
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That`s all fine and dandy but we`re not talking about your oath, we`re talking about doing your job. Will you turn a blind eye to any illegal action by the Del just because it suits your political agenda?

I mean following the oath is the prerequisite to your job, it`s basically the bare minimum.
 
In fact, we are talking about my oath. With both the oath to the Regional Assembly and the oath of Office, it is my duty to be loyal to the Constitution of TNP, and to uphold it and its ideals.

My oaths forbid me from turning a blind eye, regardless of my personal beliefs, if the actions are indeed illegal. Oaths are powerful, and breaking them is extremely detrimental to my kind.

Dost thou not believe in the oaths taken, mr_sniffles?
 
I have a question. One of the most important aspects of this position is YOUR ability to be available on very short notice in the event a vote is required. How often are you on the forum?
 
*Grimalkin nods

I check the forum, at the very least, once a day. Most of the time it's more than that to make sure nothing important is happening. And if something does come up, I'm always in the #tnp channel on IRC (as Agamemnon), so I can be easily notified if there is a vote happening.
 
"acting in the best interests of the region" is a subjective assessment.

Do you feel that Lewis and Clark acted in the best interests of the North Pacific? If so, how, and if not, why did you not oppose him?
If a similar situation happened again, would you as a member of the CLO support another rogue delegate?
You state that you are standing for the CLO in order to "gain a deeper understanding". After many years in the region, as Glenon and Agamemnon, where do you feel your understanding is deficient?
 
A question I have for all candidates:

Are you able to remain professional, civil, and respectful to ALL members of the region at all times, and willing to check your personal opinion at the door when performing your job as not only a member of the RA, but a CLO member as well? :ph34r:
 
flem:
"acting in the best interests of the region" is a subjective assessment.

Do you feel that Lewis and Clark acted in the best interests of the North Pacific? If so, how, and if not, why did you not oppose him?
If a similar situation happened again, would you as a member of the CLO support another rogue delegate?
You state that you are standing for the CLO in order to "gain a deeper understanding". After many years in the region, as Glenon and Agamemnon, where do you feel your understanding is deficient?
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I feel that the will and the desire for a better region was there in Lewis and Clark's regime. I felt that, at the time, a change of some sort was needed to bring some life back to region. Well, there is a little life back here now.

As per my oath to the RA and the Oath to Office, I would not support another rogue delegate if it occurred during my time as a member of the RA or the CLO.

I would say that "many years in the region" is quite an exaggeration of my time here. As Glenon, I was in the RA for.... a few months, maybe? And that was about 2 years ago. After that, I hardly paid attention to the goings-on in TNP aside from the occasional rogue delegate. As far as I'm concerned, I'm here on a clean slate, when it comes to understanding the politics, Constitution, and nature of the region.

Govindia:
Are you able to remain professional, civil, and respectful to ALL members of the region at all times, and willing to check your personal opinion at the door when performing your job as not only a member of the RA, but a CLO member as well?
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Ah, Govindia. It's hard to check personal opinion when it's used as a facet of the job for the RA and the CLO. I have been civil while I've been here, and I will be professional in the CLO.
 
Well, there have been instances at my work where people got things dropped upon them from a previous shift, and she went into an obscenity tirade for about 13 seconds...in front of a federal customer...who was carefully taking notes. She's apparently also had a history of getting frustrated easily at many things and has been working here for over 25 years...

So the aim of this question is primarily: can you keep your cool when uner pressure and maintain a degree of professional civility while under stress ?
 
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