[Passed] You Can Only Occupy One Seat In Both Musical Chairs And Refugia

Started by Catherine, October 23, 2022, 05:36:26 AM

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Catherine


You Can Only Occupy One Seat In Both Musical Chairs And Refugia


PREAMBLE: Noticing that there is no provision for the event of a candidate running for multiple Councillor positions within Refugia;
Impressed by Lethodus' initiative in this area with their recent campaign Dax for Councillor of All Things;
Seeking clarity should this phenomenon occur again in future and a candidate should win in multiple seats;
Therefore enacts the following amendment:



13. Elections will consist of a one week candidacy period where an eligible Member State may declare their intent to stand for office, a one week voting period where all Member States may vote for their desired candidate, and a one week transition period to acclimate the incoming Councillor with their roles and responsibilities. Terms officially begin the 22nd day of February, June, and October.

a. Candidacy declarations must be given in one or more easily accessible areas as designated by the Arch-Administrator.
b. Residents must qualify as Member States as defined in RRS 4 to be eligible for candidacy.
c. Member States are prohibited from occupying more than one seat at any given time or occupying the same Council seat more than two times consecutively, however they are not prevented from running for more than one position for which they are eligible in the same election.
d. In the event of more than two valid candidates for a single seat, instant run-off voting will determine the winner, where candidates are ranked by preference on the ballot and eliminated by fewest votes during each round of ballot counting.
e. The election for each seat is resolved in favour of the candidate with the most votes at the final round of ballot counting.
f. In the case of a candidate running for multiple positions and winning more than one of these elections, their position will be decided as follows:
i. If one of the seats won by the Member State had only one candidate and the other(s) had multiple, the Member State that ran for multiple positions is automatically selected for the seat in which they were the sole candidate, with the other seat(s) going to the runner(s)-up.
ii. If the winning Member State was the sole candidate for all positions to which they were elected, or if there were multiple candidates for all positions to which they were elected, they shall declare a preference for the seat they would like to take, and the other seat(s) shall go to the runner(s)-up.
iii. Should the winning Member State fail to declare a preference for one of their successful seats within 3 days of the conclusion of the election, the Arch-Administrator may call a vote of the region to decide which seat they would prefer to see the Member State occupying.

g. In the event of unexpected absences or positions that cannot be filled, the Arch-Administrator may act in that position's capacity, or appoint an individual who may serve in that position's capacity until the following election produces a regular appointment.



Authored by: Tiralta
Seconded by:
Good morning friends and foes

Aav

I would propose the following alterations to clause F (removals in red and struck out, additions in green):
Quote from: Original Textf. In the case of a candidate running for multiple positions and winning more than one of these elections, their position will be decided as follows:
i. Where one of these seats had only one candidate and the other(s) had multiple, the Member State which ran for multiple positions will automatically be selected for the seat for which they were the sole candidate, with the other seat(s) going to the runner(s)-up.
ii. Where the winning Member State was either the sole candidate for all positions to which they were elected, or where there were multiple candidates for all positions to which they were elected, they may declare a preference for the seat they would like to take, with the other seat(s) going either to the runner(s)-up; or in the case of no other candidate, falling under the domain of the Arch-Administrator to act in that seat's capacity or make an appointment to it as they see fit.
iii. Where the winning Member State fails to declare a preference for one of their successful seats within 3 days of the results, the Arch-Administrator may call a vote for the region to decide which seat they would prefer to see the Member State occupying.
Quote from: Modified Text
  • Where If one of these seats won by the Member State had only one candidate and the other(s) had multiple, the Member State which that ran for multiple positions will is automatically be selected for the seat for in which they were the sole candidate, with the other seat(s) going to the runner(s)-up.
  • Where If the winning Member State was either the sole candidate for all positions to which they were elected, or where if there were multiple candidates for all positions to which they were elected, they may shall declare a preference for the seat they would like to take, with the other seat(s) going either to the runner(s)-up; and the other seat(s) shall go to the runner(s)-up. or in the case of no other candidate, falling under the domain of the Arch-Administrator to act in that seat's capacity or make an appointment to it as they see fit.
  • Where Should the winning Member State fails to declare a preference for one of their successful seats within 3 days of the results conclusion of the election, the Arch-Administrator may call a vote for of the region to decide which seat they would prefer to see the Member State occupying.
Quote from: LucaI maintain my assessment, sans Obama

Catherine

Perfect, thanks Aav. You've made it much more concise!

I'll make those changes later today.
Good morning friends and foes