Estimats Senators
In accordance with the standing rules of the Senate, the Mençei is chosen at the beginning of each term. It says in the absence of a Mençei, the Dean of the Senate shall conduct the election. However, there is a sitting Mençei (me), so I believe it falls to me to conduct the election.
Thus, pursuant to Standing Rules 2.3, "The Acting Mençei shall allow for nominations to be lodged for a period of at least a week from the beginning of a term. Should a Senator receive nominations from a majority of Senators, the nomination period shall end and the Senator be considered duly elected; otherwise, a ballot shall be held using Instant Runoff Voting. Seniority shall resolve any ties that may occur during any stage of elimination."
I would like to open nominations from this date (2/6, also coinciding with the Secretary of State's certification of the election) for a period of 2 weeks (concluding 2/20) to allow our newly and re-elected colleagues an opportunity to pay their fees. Should a Senator receive nominations from a majority of the body, that shall conclude the election immediately. Otherwise, we shall proceed to a formal election on 2/20. Please make your nominations in this thread.
*switching to the tin-foil hat*
I'll nominate Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu for the seat of Lord President.
Estimats Senators,
Gentle reminder that 7 days remain for nominations for the Mencei. At current, there is one nomination.