Post by Asairia on Jul 28, 2018 22:46:35 GMT
CANDIDACY DECLARATIONS FOR THE AUGUST TERM
With the August 2018 election just five days away, Citizens who are interested in running for office and who are not prohibited from doing so may now declare their candidacies up until twelve (12) hours prior to the start of the election at 6:30 PM EST on August 2, 2018. Citizens may withdraw their candidacy at any time prior to this deadline. The following positions are up for election:
The Speaker
Current Candidates: Asairia
Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution
The Speaker shall be the presiding officer of the Parliament and chief legislator of the region.
The Speaker shall have the power to:
2.1. Administer Parliamentary procedure pursuant to law;
2.2. Assist with the drafting of legislation, at the request of the author;
2.3. Serve as chair of all Parliamentary discussions;
2.4. Schedule Parliamentary votes, as provided for by law;
2.5. Maintain Parliamentary records and archives to ensure accuracy and general upkeep;
2.6. Organize and oversee all elections in which they themselves are not a candidate;
2.7. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
The Speaker shall be the presiding officer of the Parliament and chief legislator of the region.
The Speaker shall have the power to:
2.1. Administer Parliamentary procedure pursuant to law;
2.2. Assist with the drafting of legislation, at the request of the author;
2.3. Serve as chair of all Parliamentary discussions;
2.4. Schedule Parliamentary votes, as provided for by law;
2.5. Maintain Parliamentary records and archives to ensure accuracy and general upkeep;
2.6. Organize and oversee all elections in which they themselves are not a candidate;
2.7. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
The Delegate
Current Candidates: Boris Johnson Appreciation Society, Rubisana
Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution:
The Delegate shall be the chief executive of the region, and the official representative of the region in the World Assembly.
The Delegate shall have the power to:
2.1. Vote on World Assembly resolutions;
2.2. Approve proposed World Assembly resolutions seeking quorum;
2.3. Publish the reasoning behind their votes in the World Assembly;
2.4. Oversee and coordinate the operations of the Ministries, while still respecting Ministerial autonomy;
2.5. Provide for the general defense of the region;
2.6. Organize and oversee any election in which the Speaker is a candidate;
2.7. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
The Delegate shall be the chief executive of the region, and the official representative of the region in the World Assembly.
The Delegate shall have the power to:
2.1. Vote on World Assembly resolutions;
2.2. Approve proposed World Assembly resolutions seeking quorum;
2.3. Publish the reasoning behind their votes in the World Assembly;
2.4. Oversee and coordinate the operations of the Ministries, while still respecting Ministerial autonomy;
2.5. Provide for the general defense of the region;
2.6. Organize and oversee any election in which the Speaker is a candidate;
2.7. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Current Candidates: Relechitaz
Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution:
The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall be the chief diplomat of the region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall have the power to:
2.1. Establish embassies;
2.2. Conduct interregional diplomacy on behalf of the region;
2.3. Appoint and manage an ambassadorial team;
2.4. Negotiate treaties;
2.5. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall be the chief diplomat of the region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall have the power to:
2.1. Establish embassies;
2.2. Conduct interregional diplomacy on behalf of the region;
2.3. Appoint and manage an ambassadorial team;
2.4. Negotiate treaties;
2.5. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
Minister of Domestic Affairs
Current Candidates: Rio, Bunnesia
Article V, Section 3 of the Constitution:
The Minister of Domestic Affairs shall be the chief domestic organizer and manager of the region.
The Minister of Domestic Affairs shall have the power to:
3.1. Stimulate regional activity and involvement;
3.2. Maintain and enforce regional standards of civility, as provided for by law;
3.3. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
The Minister of Domestic Affairs shall be the chief domestic organizer and manager of the region.
The Minister of Domestic Affairs shall have the power to:
3.1. Stimulate regional activity and involvement;
3.2. Maintain and enforce regional standards of civility, as provided for by law;
3.3. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
Minister of Immigration
Current Candidates: Sheiji
Article V, Section 4 of the Constitution:
The Minister of Immigration shall be the chief organizer of recruitment of the region.
The Minister of Immigration shall have the power to:
4.1. Officially recruit for the region;
4.2. Appoint and oversee a recruitment team;
4.3. Establish a regional welcome telegram;
4.4. Execute any power delegated to them by law.
The Minister of Immigration shall be the chief organizer of recruitment of the region.
The Minister of Immigration shall have the power to:
4.1. Officially recruit for the region;
4.2. Appoint and oversee a recruitment team;
4.3. Establish a regional welcome telegram;
4.4. Execute any power delegated to them by law.