offtopic:2006_runoff_election_act
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revision | ||
offtopic:2006_runoff_election_act [2008/08/09 20:16] – added see also Pkmatrix | offtopic:2006_runoff_election_act [2019/03/29 15:13] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1 | ||
---|---|---|---|
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
- | ====2006 Election Runoff Act==== | + | =====2006 Election Runoff Act===== |
- | === Overview === | + | ==== Overview |
- | The Election Runoff Act of 2006 was one of several bills debated by the [[2006 parliament|2006 AH.com Parliament]] and was the only one actually passed by a floor vote. The bill was crafted in order to help end the disputed poll between DominusNovus (DNCP) and EvolvedSaurian (GNP) for the 15th seat in Parliament. | + | The Election Runoff Act of 2006 was one of several bills debated by the [[2006 parliament|2006 AH.com Parliament]] and was the only one actually passed by a floor vote. The bill was crafted in order to help end the disputed poll between |
- | === History === | ||
- | Resolving the contest between DominusNovus (DNCP) and EvolvedSaurian (GNP), who had tied in the general election for the 15th seat in Parliament, was the very first item on President Leo Caesius' | + | ==== History ==== |
- | Steffen (?) proposed "a poll-based by-election for the open seat, eliminating the allegation of undemocratic behavior as an appointed 15th MP lacks democratic credentials" | + | Resolving |
- | Douglas | + | [[Steffen]] (?) proposed "a poll-based by-election for the open seat, eliminating the allegation of undemocratic behavior as an appointed 15th MP lacks democratic credentials" |
+ | |||
+ | [[fenkmaster|Douglas]] (AHPP) presented a motion to hold the election on August 9, 2006, with the Prime Minister elections held no later than August 10, 2006. Although this motion was seconded by Midgard (E) and [[Othniel]] (YSP), it would not be upheld. | ||
Othniel (YSP) proposed allowing the polls be open for a period of two full days. This was opposed by Douglas (E), who argued: | Othniel (YSP) proposed allowing the polls be open for a period of two full days. This was opposed by Douglas (E), who argued: | ||
- | The Abyss (E), who at the time was interested in running for Prime Minister, proposed the creation of a separate topic for campaigning for the post of Prime Minister on the grounds that such campaigning would unnecessarily litter the Parliament topic. | + | [[The Abyss]] (E), who at the time was interested in running for Prime Minister, proposed the creation of a separate topic for campaigning for the post of Prime Minister on the grounds that such campaigning would unnecessarily litter the Parliament topic. |
- | === Text of Legislation === | + | ==== Text of Legislation |
NOTE: The following is interpreted, | NOTE: The following is interpreted, | ||
Line 33: | Line 34: | ||
The poll shall be open to all members of AH.com and the winner of the poll shall become the 15th Member of Parliament. | The poll shall be open to all members of AH.com and the winner of the poll shall become the 15th Member of Parliament. | ||
- | === Results === | + | |
+ | ==== Results | ||
After debate, the following question was placed to a floor vote on August 9, 2006: | After debate, the following question was placed to a floor vote on August 9, 2006: | ||
Line 39: | Line 41: | ||
“Should there be a runoff poll between DominusNovus and EvolvedSaurian? | “Should there be a runoff poll between DominusNovus and EvolvedSaurian? | ||
- | Blochead (DCNP), Douglas (E), Michael (KETWIWBP), Midgard (E), Othniel (YSP), Steffen (???), and The Abyss (E) voted “Yes, have it run one day”. | + | Blochead (DCNP), Douglas (AHPP), Michael (KETWIWBP), Midgard (E), Othniel (YSP), Steffen (???), and The Abyss (E) voted “Yes, have it run one day”. |
Fortyseven (WP) and Straha (E) voted “Yes, have it run two days”. | Fortyseven (WP) and Straha (E) voted “Yes, have it run two days”. | ||
Line 45: | Line 47: | ||
None voted against. | None voted against. | ||
- | Agentdark (E), Flocculencio (YSP), Haggis (???), MrP (YSP), and Saladin (YSP) abstained from voting. | + | Agentdark (E), Flocculencio (YSP), Haggis (E), MrP (YSP), and Saladin (YSP) abstained from voting. |
Thus, the measure “A runoff poll between DominusNovus and EvolvedSaurian shall be held, and it shall be open for one day” passed. | Thus, the measure “A runoff poll between DominusNovus and EvolvedSaurian shall be held, and it shall be open for one day” passed. | ||
- | === See Also === | + | ==== See Also ==== |
[[AH.com Politics]] | [[AH.com Politics]] |
offtopic/2006_runoff_election_act.1218327402.txt.gz · Last modified: 2019/03/29 15:15 (external edit)