Post by Courelli in TVF on Mar 28, 2019 16:08:43 GMT
APRIL 2019 ELECTION
for
SPEAKER
In accordance with Article 3, Section 1 of the Constitution, and Section 4.2.10 of the Regional Code, an election for the office of Speaker is now triggered.
Duties of the position are as follows:
Article 3, 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.
Nominations will last for a period of FIVE (5) days, starting on Thursday, March 28th, 2019, and concluding on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at 11:00 AM CDT/4:00 PM GMT.
Any eligible Citizen may declare their candidacy below.
Eligible Citizens are those who:
- Are Citizens, as defined by the Constitution; and
- Have not been barred from holding office by the Court of Justice.
Voting will begin thereafter; starting Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019, and concluding Sunday, April 7th, 2019. The term for Speaker is to last FOUR (4) months.
Candidates
Courelli in TVF
Courelli in TVF
