Same drill as the first three - I've got the experience if two terms & this thread is for questions and what have you.
LRW For Justice IV: An Old Hope
- Thread starter Lord Dominator
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1. https://forum.thenorthpacific.org/topic/9191858/#post-10305001
2. In so far as the specific bit was not good, yes.
No specific reason, outside of experience & willingness to serve. In the event a more experienced candidate doesn't run (which is possible), then institutional memory for the new people.
Theoreticals
1. Its Liberation Day. The Ministry of Radio has released a show talking about why this day is important. @Praetor files a criminal complaint because radio shows are non-essential government business. Dreadton points out that Non-essential government business is undefined and that an essential government function is educating the population about the reasons behind Memorial Days. Where would you go to seek guidance on what is essential or non-essential?
2. A citizen opens a thread to change the standing procedures to require a 24 hour period between the opening of debate and a vote, except when an emergency is declared. The thread is closed by the Speaker. He states that such a discussion is not in the interest of the region. The citizen files a R4R. He states that the Speaker violated the rules, as limiting the power of the Speaker is in the interest of the region. The speaker states he has broad leeway in controlling debate. He also points out that the Citizen has been critical of him in the past and this is just an attempt to harm him politically. The Speaker continues to end debate on any attempt to change the rules or laws that would limit his power. Finally, a recall motion is published to remove the Speaker. The Speaker closes debate on the recall in the interest of the region. What legal avenues are left for the Citizens of the Region?
1. Its Liberation Day. The Ministry of Radio has released a show talking about why this day is important. @Praetor files a criminal complaint because radio shows are non-essential government business. Dreadton points out that Non-essential government business is undefined and that an essential government function is educating the population about the reasons behind Memorial Days. Where would you go to seek guidance on what is essential or non-essential?
2. A citizen opens a thread to change the standing procedures to require a 24 hour period between the opening of debate and a vote, except when an emergency is declared. The thread is closed by the Speaker. He states that such a discussion is not in the interest of the region. The citizen files a R4R. He states that the Speaker violated the rules, as limiting the power of the Speaker is in the interest of the region. The speaker states he has broad leeway in controlling debate. He also points out that the Citizen has been critical of him in the past and this is just an attempt to harm him politically. The Speaker continues to end debate on any attempt to change the rules or laws that would limit his power. Finally, a recall motion is published to remove the Speaker. The Speaker closes debate on the recall in the interest of the region. What legal avenues are left for the Citizens of the Region?
Apologies for late responses, got caught up in the 4th and then work on the 5th.
1. I would go through existing R4R rulings, any possible definitions in Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Legal Code, and if needs be the debates from the original writing of the clause (and any amendments).
2. The first legal avenue would of course be another R4R, to determine if the Speaker can stop debate on their own recall. Additionally, a criminal case may be filed, with charges of Gross Misconduct at minimum, and can argue a treason charge (in that preventing recalls undermines the government). Of course, the simplest and most guaranteed method would be to wait for the next election, and then just not elect them.
1. I would go through existing R4R rulings, any possible definitions in Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Legal Code, and if needs be the debates from the original writing of the clause (and any amendments).
2. The first legal avenue would of course be another R4R, to determine if the Speaker can stop debate on their own recall. Additionally, a criminal case may be filed, with charges of Gross Misconduct at minimum, and can argue a treason charge (in that preventing recalls undermines the government). Of course, the simplest and most guaranteed method would be to wait for the next election, and then just not elect them.