HKE for Vice Delegate.

[A Chinese Propaganda Bot]

Hi. So, I know that this will probably not have much effect, as the campaigning period is half over, but, I'm going to give it a shot anyway.

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This group of questions was from Zyvetskistaahn:

Hello The Bourgeois Empire of Hong Kong Empire. I have a number of questions in relation to your campaign for the Vice Delegacy.

Do you think it appropriate for the Vice Delegate to have a role in the Delegate's government (such as being a Minister)? If so, to what extent do you think involvement is appropriate and do you not think there are benefits to being relatively detached from the Delegate and their government? If not, why do you not think it appropriate?

Yes, I do, because the Vice Delegate should always serve as an advisor and counsellor to the Delegate and help the Ministers with their respective jobs, to be the invisible force that helps keep everything running smoothly.

Part of the role of the Vice Delegate, though thankfully not one which they are often called to fulfill, is to take the reins as Acting Delegate in the event that the Delegate resigns or is, for some reason, removed from office. They could, notionally, end up having to act in that capacity for over a month, were they to have to assume it at certain points in the term. Do you think that limited involvement in the Delegate's government might harm the Vice Delegate's preparedness for such a possibility? Is it a justifiable trade-off?

Again, that is another benefit about the VD being more involved in the affairs of the Delegate, because it would help prepare the Vice Delegate if anything bad were to happen, i.e. a failed coup. And I think it would, because with limited involvement there would be places a bit unknown, which would detract from their effectiveness as Acting Delegate.

Do you consider yourself prepared to take up the role of Delegate if required?

I believe so.

In the past (before March 2015), the Security Council would conduct discussion of prospective members of the Council in a forum that was publicly visible, they have since stopped doing so. What is your view of the notion of public discussions of applications to the Security Council or of the disclosure of such discussions once they have concluded, what benefits and drawbacks are there? More generally, ought the Security Council be subject to the freedom of information provisions in the Codified Law (or similar provisions)?

Well, it would have a benefit in the form of more transparency, thus leading to more trust in the TNP government, although I'm sure there is a lot of trust already, but there is the drawback of a possible decrease in security.

In your estimation, would discussion of an amendment to the rules of the Council in order to provide for the disclosure of information require secrecy, considering the abstract nature of such a discussion?
It would, in my opinion, not, since I believe that the ordinary citizen would be trustworthy enough to see such a discussion taking place, and it could even be beneficial for them to contribute to the discussion.

Do you consider the Security Council at present to be too few in number, or too many, or to be about sufficient? If it is too many or is sufficient, would you suggest the Council and the Assembly be more discerning in those that are admitted? If so, would you suggest any informal standards or requirements which new applicants ought generally to meet (such as past service as Delegate or Vice Delegate or a certain length of participation in TNP)? Would you suggest changing the formal requirements for the Councillors in any way? If it is too few, would you suggest that the Council and Assembly should be less discerning and ought the formal requirements for members be lowered; would you encourage members to seek to join the Council?

We can never have too many Security Councillors, but I think the standards should be heightened a bit, with at least 5 months of citizenship in TNP to be eligible , but also a length of time given for any Security Councillor to "make up" if they drop below the required limits, which should be around 2-3 months.

Do you think it would be beneficial for applicants, and the citizenry more generally, for the Council to make any informal standards its members might have more apparent to those seeking to apply to the Council? Regardless of whether it is, on the whole more beneficial than not, what benefits or disbenefits can you foresee to different possible methods of making such standards more apparent?

I can only see benefits, as making standards more apparent would help with a candidate for the Security Council to gain admission to the Security Council which would correlate with the above response.
Are there scenarios where you might think it appropriate to propose the appointment of an applicant to the Council despite the Council having voted not to nominate that applicant?

Well, no, since if the Council votes on it and comes up with that result, I think it is best not to, as the Security Council has a lot of very experienced members who have been in TNP and "seen it all", so it would be best to trust their decision.
What is your view on the exemption from Council nomination which those previously nominated to the Council enjoy? Do you think that the Council should consider revoking any of its previous nominations (that is, are there any previous nominees you specifically think ought to have their nominations revoked and do you think it should generally be part of the practice of the Council to review its previous nominees to discover if any particular nominee ought to have their nominations revoked)?

Yes, as the people nominated should ALWAYS meet the current requirements for nomination, and additionally, display traits positive for a citizen of TNP.

 

[A Chinese Propaganda Bot]

 

[bootsie]

Many treat the Vice Delegacy as a stepping stone to the Delegacy, do you see it this way, and will you run for Delegate shall you be successful in the Vice Delegacy?

I was Vice Delegate last year, and due to many factors, there were times when I had to step up and do things outside of the normal duties of the Vice Delegate. That being said, how well do you work under pressure?

 

[Pallaith]

Can you give me a rundown of which aspect of the Vice Delegate you consider to be the most important? Which would you be particularly good at, which would you have trouble with?

Is there any aspect of the job you feel our current Vice Delegate is not doing well? If you were elected, how would you be an improvement on him?

There's a lot of talk about the best approach to reform the Security Council. What approach would you take to working with the SC, or are you fine with how it is now (requirements to join, number of members, procedure for admitting new/returning members)?

 

[A Chinese Propaganda Bot]

Many treat the Vice Delegacy as a stepping stone to the Delegacy, do you see it this way, and will you run for Delegate shall you be successful in the Vice Delegacy?

I was Vice Delegate last year, and due to many factors, there were times when I had to step up and do things outside of the normal duties of the Vice Delegate. That being said, how well do you work under pressure?

Although it can be seen that way, I believe the Vice Delegacy is a job important enough that it shouldn't be seen as a stepping stone to the Delegacy, but if I am successful, then yes, I would run for the position of Delegate.

If the pressure is because of something I genuinely care about, such as our region, I am able to perform well under pressure.

 

[A Chinese Propaganda Bot]

Can you give me a rundown of which aspect of the Vice Delegate you consider to be the most important? Which would you be particularly good at, which would you have trouble with?

Is there any aspect of the job you feel our current Vice Delegate is not doing well? If you were elected, how would you be an improvement on him?

There's a lot of talk about the best approach to reform the Security Council. What approach would you take to working with the SC, or are you fine with how it is now (requirements to join, number of members, procedure for admitting new/returning members)?

Although this is not in the Constitution, I believe the Vice Delegate should also act as a councillor to the Delegate, and discuss issues with the Delegate, and I believe that should be an integral part of the Vice Delegate's job.

I think Kasch is serving well currently.

Well, if we take a building analogy, I think that the framework and foundation are already solid, and the outer walls are in good shape, so what's left is to rearrange the interior.

 

[Zyvetskistaahn]

Thank you for your answers and also for making a thread here to respond to questions/campaign. I have some follow-up questions to the answers you gave in relation to my questions.

Do you think it appropriate for the Vice Delegate to have a role in the Delegate's government (such as being a Minister)? If so, to what extent do you think involvement is appropriate and do you not think there are benefits to being relatively detached from the Delegate and their government? If not, why do you not think it appropriate?

Yes, I do, because the Vice Delegate should always serve as an advisor and counsellor to the Delegate and help the Ministers with their respective jobs, to be the invisible force that helps keep everything running smoothly.

Part of the role of the Vice Delegate is to ensure that, if the Delegate behaves in an unconstitutional manner and needs to be removed from office, that this removal is, in fact, done. Do you think there may be risks to the Vice Delegate's ability to fulfill that role if they are overly involved in the Delegate's government?

Do you consider yourself prepared to take up the role of Delegate if required?

I believe so.

Could I ask you to give some examples of ways in which you have been prepared, such as roles you might have had in this region or others?

Do you consider the Security Council at present to be too few in number, or too many, or to be about sufficient? If it is too many or is sufficient, would you suggest the Council and the Assembly be more discerning in those that are admitted? If so, would you suggest any informal standards or requirements which new applicants ought generally to meet (such as past service as Delegate or Vice Delegate or a certain length of participation in TNP)? Would you suggest changing the formal requirements for the Councillors in any way? If it is too few, would you suggest that the Council and Assembly should be less discerning and ought the formal requirements for members be lowered; would you encourage members to seek to join the Council?

We can never have too many Security Councillors, but I think the standards should be heightened a bit, with at least 5 months of citizenship in TNP to be eligible , but also a length of time given for any Security Councillor to "make up" if they drop below the required limits, which should be around 2-3 months.

I'm not sure I follow why a Councillor would need to "make up" a period of time as a citizen, if they have been a citizen for five months then, in future, they will not lose that five months will they; perhaps you could explain this a bit more?

 

[A Chinese Propaganda Bot]

Thank you for your answers and also for making a thread here to respond to questions/campaign. I have some follow-up questions to the answers you gave in relation to my questions.

Do you think it appropriate for the Vice Delegate to have a role in the Delegate's government (such as being a Minister)? If so, to what extent do you think involvement is appropriate and do you not think there are benefits to being relatively detached from the Delegate and their government? If not, why do you not think it appropriate?

Yes, I do, because the Vice Delegate should always serve as an advisor and counsellor to the Delegate and help the Ministers with their respective jobs, to be the invisible force that helps keep everything running smoothly.

Part of the role of the Vice Delegate is to ensure that, if the Delegate behaves in an unconstitutional manner and needs to be removed from office, that this removal is, in fact, done. Do you think there may be risks to the Vice Delegate's ability to fulfill that role if they are overly involved in the Delegate's government?

Do you consider yourself prepared to take up the role of Delegate if required?

I believe so.

Could I ask you to give some examples of ways in which you have been prepared, such as roles you might have had in this region or others?

Do you consider the Security Council at present to be too few in number, or too many, or to be about sufficient? If it is too many or is sufficient, would you suggest the Council and the Assembly be more discerning in those that are admitted? If so, would you suggest any informal standards or requirements which new applicants ought generally to meet (such as past service as Delegate or Vice Delegate or a certain length of participation in TNP)? Would you suggest changing the formal requirements for the Councillors in any way? If it is too few, would you suggest that the Council and Assembly should be less discerning and ought the formal requirements for members be lowered; would you encourage members to seek to join the Council?

We can never have too many Security Councillors, but I think the standards should be heightened a bit, with at least 5 months of citizenship in TNP to be eligible , but also a length of time given for any Security Councillor to "make up" if they drop below the required limits, which should be around 2-3 months.

I'm not sure I follow why a Councillor would need to "make up" a period of time as a citizen, if they have been a citizen for five months then, in future, they will not lose that five months will they; perhaps you could explain this a bit more?

Well, there would always be risks, but the important thing is afterwards, and how TNP might recover, and a Vice Delegate with a more intimate knowledge of the Delegacy would be well suited to assume the position of acting Delegate.




Oh, the 2-3 months was for any councillor who has their influence and/or endorsements drop below the limits.

 

[bootsie]

You’re seeming to actively endorse Kyoki, can I ask your reasoning for this endorsement?

Next, would you consider a joint campaign with Kyoki to potentially increase your chances to be Vice Delegate?

 

[A Chinese Propaganda Bot]

You’re seeming to actively endorse Kyoki, can I ask your reasoning for this endorsement?

Next, would you consider a joint campaign with Kyoki to potentially increase your chances to be Vice Delegate?

Well, its just that I'm more familiar with Kyoki than any of the others.

Possibly.

 

[Pallaith]

Although this is not in the Constitution, I believe the Vice Delegate should also act as a councillor to the Delegate, and discuss issues with the Delegate, and I believe that should be an integral part of the Vice Delegate's job.

I think Kasch is serving well currently.

Well, if we take a building analogy, I think that the framework and foundation are already solid, and the outer walls are in good shape, so what's left is to rearrange the interior.

One of the Vice Delegate's duties is removing a rogue delegate. How close is too close given that some distance may be needed to do what must be done, should the worst occur?

If Kasch is serving well, why do we need to replace him? You say the interior needs to be rearranged, in what way would that occur if you were elected? What are the key defining qualities and policy differences between you an your opponents, in your view?

is knowing someone better than someone else sufficient to support them for office? Kyoki has admitted to knowing little about the issues or matters that would need to be done or addressed by the delegate, and is running largely on a platform that would put more emphasis on the gameside community. This is well and good, but only one piece of the larger TNP puzzle. Is that one issue, obviously important to you both, enough to justify election to the office of delegate of the largest region in the game?