Elections for Speaker of the House

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Elections for Speaker of the House

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Nominations for Speaker of the House of Arasha are open for the next 72 hours.

PROCEDURE: Anyone can nominate another Arashan citizen (including themselves) but the nomination has to be seconded by another member of the House to be confirmed.
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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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Nominations for Speaker are reopened...

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I nominate Mr. bar Shlomo
1.Titus Morvayne, Prefect of Shirekeep, Count of the Skyla Islands
2.Eki Aholibamah Verion, Queen in the North
3. Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone and Governor-General of the Iron Company
4. Jeremy Harwinsson Archer, super sleuth

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I second his nomination.
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I nominate myself for the post of Speaker of the House of Arasha.
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I accept the nomination.
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I second the nomination of Mr. Darwish.
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I accept the nomination for the post of Speaker.
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Technically, both nominations occured after the closing of the nomination period.
1.Titus Morvayne, Prefect of Shirekeep, Count of the Skyla Islands
2.Eki Aholibamah Verion, Queen in the North
3. Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone and Governor-General of the Iron Company
4. Jeremy Harwinsson Archer, super sleuth

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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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I made a post above where I said I was "reopening" nominations.

The following candidacies have been confirmed and accepted:
- Sachiel bar Shlomo
- Abdel Darwish

Both candidates are invited to make a short speech regarding how they view the role of Speaker and how they intend to preside over the House.

Voting will open tomorrow.
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My bad.

I'm most interested to hear the plans of our nominees.
1.Titus Morvayne, Prefect of Shirekeep, Count of the Skyla Islands
2.Eki Aholibamah Verion, Queen in the North
3. Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone and Governor-General of the Iron Company
4. Jeremy Harwinsson Archer, super sleuth

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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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Honourable Members of the House,

I come before you today, most humbly, as a candidate for the office of Speaker. This is a post I seek not without some degree of trepidation, for I believe it is key to the functioning of our fledgling democracy. It is my view that the Speakership should be a position which is representative of the House of Arasha, alongside with leading it. I look at the Speaker as I would look at the leader of a wolf-pack: in command of the pack, but still a wolf, still a part of the hunt, like any other member.

If elected Speaker, I would immediately endeavor to establish a clear and basic set of rules for procedure in the House. The goal would be to ensure that order could be kept in the House, without undue influence from any one person inside or outside the chamber; as well, we must strive to iron out many of the ambiguities which exist in our system, such as how to elect our officials, how the House can express itself outside of passing laws, and so forth.

If elected Speaker, I would appoint Deputy Speakers, representative of our different political factions, so as to stave off the possibility of inactivity, or throwing the House into chaos and political in-fighting.

If elected Speaker, I would ensure that rules are established which would allow the Speaker to have a voice in the House, while not being able to overly influence events. I believe the first duty of the post is to act as a moderator, a judge of parliamentary procedure; however, I also believe the person holding the post must be allowed to have an opinion and serve the constituents who have duly chosen him or her to govern the Free State.

If elected Speaker, I would ensure the inclusion of provisions for committees, so that we might ably divide the laborious process of legislation into manageable segments, as well as to increase transparency. We, as the deputies of the people, must not strive to be apart from the citizenry, we must be willing to open our doors to ensure all know our business, and see that it is ultimately their business.

I am a native of this land, and we must contend with divisions of land, culture, and faith. There is much justice to be sought; however, if we can strive to seek justice through law, reason, and debate, then we may truly be considered a nation of value. It begins with this body, and it begins with those we appoint as our leaders. I seek the post of Speaker not to lead as one man, but to guide this body as a shining example of brotherhood in our civic affairs.

I yield the floor.
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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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Thank you, Mr. Darwish, for your speech.

No speech from Mr. bar Shlomo has been made, with more than 24 hours given for it, I will go ahead and hold a vote.

Members, the question at hand is as follows - Who should be elected Speaker of the House?
The candidates are:
[ ] Abdel Darwish (Oved)
[ ] Sachiel bar Shlomo (UfA)

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[quote][ ] Abdel Darwish (Oved)
[ ] Sachiel bar Shlomo (UfA)[/quote]
Please cast your votes. The poll will be open for the next 72 hours.
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[X] Abdel Darwish (Oved)
[ ] Sachiel bar Shlomo (UfA)
1.Titus Morvayne, Prefect of Shirekeep, Count of the Skyla Islands
2.Eki Aholibamah Verion, Queen in the North
3. Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone and Governor-General of the Iron Company
4. Jeremy Harwinsson Archer, super sleuth

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[X] Abdel Darwish (Oved)
[ ] Sachiel bar Shlomo (UfA)
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[ ] Abdel Darwish (Oved)
[X] Sachiel bar Shlomo (UfA)
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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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Congratulations to Abdel Darwish, the new Speaker of the House!

*passes gavel to the new Speaker*
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Congratulations, mister Speaker.
1.Titus Morvayne, Prefect of Shirekeep, Count of the Skyla Islands
2.Eki Aholibamah Verion, Queen in the North
3. Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone and Governor-General of the Iron Company
4. Jeremy Harwinsson Archer, super sleuth

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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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*accepts the gavel*

Members of the House,

It is with great pride that I accept my election as Speaker. I am truly humbled by the confidence that my fellow members have exhibited in granting me the helm of the legislative ship. More than that, as the son of native Eurans, as one who fights for justice for his own people, and for all who live under the rule of law, I am eager to helpp lead the fight for human rights, to ensure that this House will be the source of equality, the source of freedom.

*takes the Speaker's chair*
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Re: Elections for Speaker of the House

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Some Ha'aretz members shift uncomfortably in their chairs after this left-wing speech.

;)
1.Titus Morvayne, Prefect of Shirekeep, Count of the Skyla Islands
2.Eki Aholibamah Verion, Queen in the North
3. Ludovic Verion, Lord of Blackstone and Governor-General of the Iron Company
4. Jeremy Harwinsson Archer, super sleuth

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