Post by Glüc da Dhi on Feb 27, 2019 15:06:38 GMT -6
Attention Citizens of Talossa!
His Majesty, King John I has dissolved the Cosa. That means a General Election will be held starting the 15th of March and ending the 1st of April.
The Electoral Commission has certified the following rules for the conduct of this election: Certified rules 53rd Cosa elections.docx (21.27 KB)
These rules are an addition to Talossan law regarding elections, specifically OrgLaw Sections IV,VI and VII and Lexhatx title B. Be aware that not every detail of the law has been explicitly included in the rules so knowledge of the relevant laws might be useful.
The rules have been amended by the commission compared to the proposed rules to include a paragraph allowing provinces to indicate whether they would like the chancery to hold provincial assembly elections and to provide supplementary instructions to the voter.
They can also be found on the rules page of the database.
This thread serves to announce the rules, to inform Parties, Senatorial Candidates and Provinces about what needs to happen before the election and as a way for parties and candidates to register.
Glüc da Dhi,
Secretary of State
Timetable
8 March - Deadline for Royal objections to 6th clark amendments.
13 March 23:59 TST (-5 UTC) - Registration deadline Political Parties.
14 March 23:59 TST - Registration deadline Senatorial Candidates.
15 March, morning - Balloting Day, all citizens receive their ballots.
1 April 19:30 TST - Election deadline, results are announced.
14 April - Certification deadline
30 April - Party fee deadline to sit in the Cosa during the first clark
Information for Parties
In the upcoming election the 200 seats of the 53rd Cosa will be elected.
For a party to be able to obtain seats in the 53rd Cosa two things need to happen.
1. You need to register with the chancery. This needs to happen at least 24 hours before balloting day!
Registration should include:
* Full Party name
* Party Initials
* 50 word statement
* Party Leader(s)
* Candidate list (this is optional, but if no list is supplied only the party leader is allowed to receive seats (see Lex.b.2.3 for the full rules regarding party lists).
* Party platform URL (optional)
In addition, parties that currently hold cosa seats may provide a statement of up to 50 words for each referendum either in favour or against the bill. No referenda will be held.
All of the above can be done by posting in this thread, sending me a pm or sending an email to talossachancery@gmail.com. (Information can be updated at any time before the deadline, but the initial registration needs to include at least all the mandatory parts).
Edit: according to the OrgLaw, candidate lists and Platform URLs can still be provided/updated the day before balloting day.
2. You need to pay a fee. This needs to happen before assigning cosa seats.
The fee is 6¤40 ($10 USD) and needs to be paid to the Bürgermeister of Inland Revenue, Istefan Perþonest, who will hopefully post information about how to pay before the start of the elections. Parties can appear on the ballot before the fee has been paid.
Information for Senatorial Candidates
Four Senate seats will be contested during the upcoming elections: Atatürk (3 cosa terms), Cézembre (3 cosa terms), Vuode (2 cosa terms), and Florencia (special, 1 cosa term).
Some of these will be conducted by the provinces themselves. Others will be conducted by the chancery. A list will be included in this post with the most up to date information about which elections are conducted by the chancery.
If elections are conducted by the chancery, the election will use IRV and allow write-in candidates, but candidates do get the opportunity to be listed on the ballot. All you have to do to appear on the ballot is register with the chancery. This can be done by posting in this thread, sending me a pm or sending an email to talossachancery@gmail.com.
In order to appear on the ballot you have to register before the start of the elections.
Information for Provinces
The chancery provides the option for provinces to have their Senate and Assembly elections conducted by the chancery. Additionally in the case of assembly elections, provinces may provide supplementary instructions to the voters (this could be a description of the relevant provincial law, whether to vote for a party or person, a list of provincially registered parties, etc). The chancery requests that provincial representatives supply this information (what elections should be conducted, voting instructions) to the chancery. I will also look at relevant provincial law and post a thread in each province asking for details. If no information is provided by the province (in whatever form) the default option will be to include an option for a provincial assembly vote, but NOT to conduct the senatorial election, as this requires an explicit request from the province.
Assembly elections (Could be subject to change until balloting day.)
Atatürk - Election conducted by the chancery.
Benito - Election conducted by the chancery. (Instructions to be included after party registration period.)
Cézembre - Election conducted by the chancery.
Instructions: "Fill in for which party you vote to represent you in l'Etats. "
Fîovâ - No election, the General Assembly consists of all citizens.
Florencia - election conducted by the chancery.
Maricopa - No election, all citizen can claim a seat in the Cabana.
Maritiimi Maxhestic - No election, all citizens can claim a seat in the Provincial assembly during the election.
Vuode - No election, all citizens can claim a seat in the Estats Xhenerais during the election.
Senate elections (Could be subject to change until balloting day.)
Atatürk (3 cosa terms) - Election conducted by the chancery.
Cézembre (3 cosa terms)- Election conducted by the chancery
Florencia (1 cosa term, special)- Election conducted by the chancery.
Vuode - (2 cosa terms) Election conducted by provincial authorities.
Registered Senate Candidates
Atatürk:
* Sevastáin Pinátsch
Cézembre:
* Thor Deyaert
Florencia:
Currently no registered candidates
Registered parties
* Freedems - Free Democrats of Talossa - leader: Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN - Party Platform
* ModRads - Moderate Radicals Arise! - leader: Erschéveþ da Schir - Party Platform
* RUMP - The Radical Unity Measures Party - leader: Sir Alexandreu Davinescu
* AMP - Awakening and Magnifying Passion - leader: Ian Plätschisch - Party Platform
50 word statements
* FreeDems:
The Free Democrats of Talossa want a DEMOCRATIC country - ruled by its people, not an unaccountable clique. We want a FREE country - where activity is encouraged, not slapped down. We will finally fix the Organic Law and promote a Talossan language-speaking nation. Our slogan: GET THINGS DONE, HAVE MORE FUN.
* ModRads:
Since 2011, the Moderate Radicals offer a real alternative to mindless reformism and uncompromising conservatism. We need a term of policies of healing, not division; we want a government of talents, not cronies, held accountable to the people; and we want sensible, unifying Organic reform. Please consider supporting us today.
*RUMP:
We're in crisis. We can't be focused on old grudges and old issues. So we aren’t just pushing our ideology. Instead, here’s actual things we will do: Jetpack Initiative, Glibibola B, the Great Talossan Contest, Bothering the King… join us in doing Talossa! Make it new and make it yours!
*AMP:
Other parties have been all talk and no action when it comes to making it easier and more enjoyable to engage in all aspects of Talossa. Government can’t create activity itself, but it can get out of the way of its citizens; we’re slashing bureaucracy, empowering individuals, and building community.
Candidate Lists
*FreeDems:
1. Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN
2. Munditenens Tresplet
3. C. Carlüs Xheraltescù
4. Marti-Pair Furxheir S.H.
5. E.S. Bornatfiglheu
*ModRads:
1. Erschéveþ da Schir
*RUMP:
1. Sir Alexandreu Davinescu
2. Sir C. M. Siervicül
3. Ian da Bitour'
4. Eðo Grischun
5. Éovart Xhorxh
6. Béneditsch Ardpresteir, O.SPM.
7. Gödafrïeu Airignha
8. Munditenens Tresplet
*AMP:
1. Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu
2. Cresti Nouacastra-Läxhirescu
3. Jordan Placie
4. Gödafrïeu Airignha (backup)
Referenda
No referenda will be held.
Party Statements
His Majesty, King John I has dissolved the Cosa. That means a General Election will be held starting the 15th of March and ending the 1st of April.
The Electoral Commission has certified the following rules for the conduct of this election: Certified rules 53rd Cosa elections.docx (21.27 KB)
These rules are an addition to Talossan law regarding elections, specifically OrgLaw Sections IV,VI and VII and Lexhatx title B. Be aware that not every detail of the law has been explicitly included in the rules so knowledge of the relevant laws might be useful.
The rules have been amended by the commission compared to the proposed rules to include a paragraph allowing provinces to indicate whether they would like the chancery to hold provincial assembly elections and to provide supplementary instructions to the voter.
They can also be found on the rules page of the database.
This thread serves to announce the rules, to inform Parties, Senatorial Candidates and Provinces about what needs to happen before the election and as a way for parties and candidates to register.
Glüc da Dhi,
Secretary of State
Timetable
8 March - Deadline for Royal objections to 6th clark amendments.
13 March 23:59 TST (-5 UTC) - Registration deadline Political Parties.
14 March 23:59 TST - Registration deadline Senatorial Candidates.
15 March, morning - Balloting Day, all citizens receive their ballots.
1 April 19:30 TST - Election deadline, results are announced.
14 April - Certification deadline
30 April - Party fee deadline to sit in the Cosa during the first clark
Information for Parties
In the upcoming election the 200 seats of the 53rd Cosa will be elected.
For a party to be able to obtain seats in the 53rd Cosa two things need to happen.
1. You need to register with the chancery. This needs to happen at least 24 hours before balloting day!
Registration should include:
* Full Party name
* Party Initials
* 50 word statement
* Party Leader(s)
* Candidate list (this is optional, but if no list is supplied only the party leader is allowed to receive seats (see Lex.b.2.3 for the full rules regarding party lists).
* Party platform URL (optional)
All of the above can be done by posting in this thread, sending me a pm or sending an email to talossachancery@gmail.com. (Information can be updated at any time before the deadline, but the initial registration needs to include at least all the mandatory parts).
Edit: according to the OrgLaw, candidate lists and Platform URLs can still be provided/updated the day before balloting day.
2. You need to pay a fee. This needs to happen before assigning cosa seats.
The fee is 6¤40 ($10 USD) and needs to be paid to the Bürgermeister of Inland Revenue, Istefan Perþonest, who will hopefully post information about how to pay before the start of the elections. Parties can appear on the ballot before the fee has been paid.
Information for Senatorial Candidates
Four Senate seats will be contested during the upcoming elections: Atatürk (3 cosa terms), Cézembre (3 cosa terms), Vuode (2 cosa terms), and Florencia (special, 1 cosa term).
Some of these will be conducted by the provinces themselves. Others will be conducted by the chancery. A list will be included in this post with the most up to date information about which elections are conducted by the chancery.
If elections are conducted by the chancery, the election will use IRV and allow write-in candidates, but candidates do get the opportunity to be listed on the ballot. All you have to do to appear on the ballot is register with the chancery. This can be done by posting in this thread, sending me a pm or sending an email to talossachancery@gmail.com.
In order to appear on the ballot you have to register before the start of the elections.
Information for Provinces
The chancery provides the option for provinces to have their Senate and Assembly elections conducted by the chancery. Additionally in the case of assembly elections, provinces may provide supplementary instructions to the voters (this could be a description of the relevant provincial law, whether to vote for a party or person, a list of provincially registered parties, etc). The chancery requests that provincial representatives supply this information (what elections should be conducted, voting instructions) to the chancery. I will also look at relevant provincial law and post a thread in each province asking for details. If no information is provided by the province (in whatever form) the default option will be to include an option for a provincial assembly vote, but NOT to conduct the senatorial election, as this requires an explicit request from the province.
Assembly elections (Could be subject to change until balloting day.)
Atatürk - Election conducted by the chancery.
Benito - Election conducted by the chancery. (Instructions to be included after party registration period.)
Cézembre - Election conducted by the chancery.
Instructions: "Fill in for which party you vote to represent you in l'Etats. "
Fîovâ - No election, the General Assembly consists of all citizens.
Florencia - election conducted by the chancery.
Maricopa - No election, all citizen can claim a seat in the Cabana.
Maritiimi Maxhestic - No election, all citizens can claim a seat in the Provincial assembly during the election.
Vuode - No election, all citizens can claim a seat in the Estats Xhenerais during the election.
Senate elections (Could be subject to change until balloting day.)
Atatürk (3 cosa terms) - Election conducted by the chancery.
Cézembre (3 cosa terms)- Election conducted by the chancery
Florencia (1 cosa term, special)- Election conducted by the chancery.
Vuode - (2 cosa terms) Election conducted by provincial authorities.
Registered Senate Candidates
Atatürk:
* Sevastáin Pinátsch
Cézembre:
* Thor Deyaert
Florencia:
Currently no registered candidates
Registered parties
* Freedems - Free Democrats of Talossa - leader: Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN - Party Platform
* ModRads - Moderate Radicals Arise! - leader: Erschéveþ da Schir - Party Platform
* RUMP - The Radical Unity Measures Party - leader: Sir Alexandreu Davinescu
* AMP - Awakening and Magnifying Passion - leader: Ian Plätschisch - Party Platform
50 word statements
* FreeDems:
The Free Democrats of Talossa want a DEMOCRATIC country - ruled by its people, not an unaccountable clique. We want a FREE country - where activity is encouraged, not slapped down. We will finally fix the Organic Law and promote a Talossan language-speaking nation. Our slogan: GET THINGS DONE, HAVE MORE FUN.
* ModRads:
Since 2011, the Moderate Radicals offer a real alternative to mindless reformism and uncompromising conservatism. We need a term of policies of healing, not division; we want a government of talents, not cronies, held accountable to the people; and we want sensible, unifying Organic reform. Please consider supporting us today.
*RUMP:
We're in crisis. We can't be focused on old grudges and old issues. So we aren’t just pushing our ideology. Instead, here’s actual things we will do: Jetpack Initiative, Glibibola B, the Great Talossan Contest, Bothering the King… join us in doing Talossa! Make it new and make it yours!
*AMP:
Other parties have been all talk and no action when it comes to making it easier and more enjoyable to engage in all aspects of Talossa. Government can’t create activity itself, but it can get out of the way of its citizens; we’re slashing bureaucracy, empowering individuals, and building community.
Candidate Lists
*FreeDems:
1. Miestrâ Schivâ, UrN
2. Munditenens Tresplet
3. C. Carlüs Xheraltescù
4. Marti-Pair Furxheir S.H.
5. E.S. Bornatfiglheu
*ModRads:
1. Erschéveþ da Schir
*RUMP:
1. Sir Alexandreu Davinescu
2. Sir C. M. Siervicül
3. Ian da Bitour'
4. Eðo Grischun
5. Éovart Xhorxh
6. Béneditsch Ardpresteir, O.SPM.
7. Gödafrïeu Airignha
8. Munditenens Tresplet
*AMP:
1. Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu
2. Cresti Nouacastra-Läxhirescu
3. Jordan Placie
4. Gödafrïeu Airignha (backup)
Referenda
No referenda will be held.