Quote from: Glüc da Dhi S.H. on August 24, 2023, 08:49:10 AM

Quote from: xpb on August 22, 2023, 12:35:21 PMThe election will take place in an official voting thread, or via the electionbuddy.com system [which has been tested and found satisfactory and conformant to the requirements of the constitution], or via email, or telephone, or postal mail as any individual Cézembre citizen may desire when the official ballot is issued. [Note: electionbuddy can be used without cost for up to 20 voters, and the current population of Cézembre is 16 as listed on talossa.ca currently and reflected in the CAG].  Postal ballots may be directed to Cézembre Land Office, Post Office Box 3037, High Mar Station, Boulder. Colorado 80307-3037 USA.

Just to confirm, will the votes in the case of more two candidates be ranked and the result calculated using IRV?

I do not see any provision for IRV in current laws for voting for Lord Warden.  The Electionbuddy system will support IRV but the current law indicates that citizens would vote for one candidate of their choice, and the candidate which receives the majority of votes would be elected.  There is no provision for plurality or multiple phases of voting.  There is a provision for IRV only specifically for Sénéchal (A8: The Sénéchal Elections Act.)  There was a IRV specified in for the A9: The 51st Cosa Lord Warden Election Act, which I interpret as specific to that one election unless amended by l'Etats or the citizens, for which I see no record of additional action.

The province elections are slated to take place as per statute after the elections at the level of the realm where this could be implemented for that specific office.  The elections for L'Etats would proportionally assign seats based upon votes received by each candidate as per article 9.

It is indeed a moot point if there are less than 3 candidates for Lord Warden among our 16 citizens, however, l'Etats, or a citizen initiative could potentially modify the law for future elections either by amending A9 or making other clarifications to the somewhat ambiguous laws of Cézembre.  There is always the opportunity for replacement of the Sénéchal at an election (which has been offered multiple times) and when the time comes again perhaps another person will step forward to interpret and implement the law.

As per https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2568.0

1. Timetable
14 September 23:59 TST - Registration deadline Senatorial Candidates.
15 September, morning - Balloting Day, all citizens receive their ballots.

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From the CAG [Cézembre Administrative Guide - attached] regarding Lord/Lady Warden (a.k.a. Senator)

Article 8. The chancery is requested to conduct elections to l'Etats. Elections to l'Etats shall be conducted at the same time as elections to the Cosâ and in accordance with the national election laws and rules. The Sénéchal (or the Governor-General in case the Sénéchal has been absent for more than one week) may request the chancery not to conduct those elections in no less than one week before balloting day. If the Sénéchal (or Governor-General) makes such a request, the Sénéchal (or the Governor-General) shall conduct the elections in accordance with provincial election laws and rules.

As Sénéchal this request to the chancery not to conduct those elections was made July 13, 2023, 08:59:33 PM in the aforementioned discussion thread.

Chapter V- The Lord Warden

Article 17. Cézembre's delegate to the Senäts shall be known within the Province as the Lord Warden. He/she will be elected whenever this is required by the Organic Law, in an election conducted by the Sénéchal or his appointed agent, in accordance with provincial statutes. If no provincial statutes regarding the election of a Lord Warden exist, or if the provisions of provincial law regarding the election of a Lord Warden cannot be implemented for practical reasons, or if provincial statutes regarding the election of a Lord are in conflict with this Constitution or the Organic Law, the Sénéchal or his appointed agent will request the National Chancery in writing and in good time to conduct the election in accordance with National Law.

As Sénéchal the request to the chancery not to conduct those elections was made July 13, 2023, 08:59:33 PM in the aforementioned discussion thread.

Article 15. Elections, as described in articles 10 and 11 will start no earlier than one week and no later than two weeks after the election deadline of Talossan general elections or after a resolution has been approved by a majority of the l'Etats de Cézembre removing the previous Sénéchal or should the Sénéchal, resign, die or be unable to fulfill his duties for any reason.

The election will take place in an official voting thread, or via the electionbuddy.com system [which has been tested and found satisfactory and conformant to the requirements of the constitution], or via email, or telephone, or postal mail as any individual Cézembre citizen may desire when the official ballot is issued. [Note: electionbuddy can be used without cost for up to 20 voters, and the current population of Cézembre is 16 as listed on talossa.ca currently and reflected in the CAG].  Postal ballots may be directed to Cézembre Land Office, Post Office Box 3037, High Mar Station, Boulder. Colorado 80307-3037 USA.

As per Cézembre law, the election of l'Etats and Sénéchal shall occur after the general election timeframe (article 15), but to conform to the organic law, the election for Lord Warden shall occur during the general election timeframe (article 17).

Please make nominations for Lord Warden in this thread on or before 14 September 23:59 TST

The electoral commission is welcome to review the election on Cézembre that will again use the Electionbuddy.com system for secret ballots along with the typical posting of votes in public within the forum.  Should that not be of interest or purvey of the election commission at the level of the realm, please inform me and I shall investigate a more local commission.

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on July 25, 2023, 03:45:16 PMSo, the Government decided to change the domain name registrar - and pay for it - before determining whether it was possible to actually transfer the domain names, since the former BIR is incommunicado. Is this accurate?

I believe the discussion in the other thread deals with this, as in lieu of cooperation by an absent administrative contact, there is a process to demonstrate the ownership by the realm of the domains, which is in part is demonstrated by payment of the registration fees.  It would be more efficient to have the previous administrator take action, but the process -- supported by the fee payment -- continues forward.

XPB

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on July 23, 2023, 06:01:13 PM2) what has prevented the Burgermeister of Internal Revenue from simply "paying the bill" for talossa.com and talossan.com, as provided in El Lexh D.2.8.4 and D.2.9.2.

An invoice was paid to Namesilo on 16 Jun 2023

Type    YRS/QTY    Price    SubTotal
kingdomoftalossa.com
Transfer    1    $9.95    $9.95
talossan.com
Transfer    1    $9.95    $9.95
kingdomoftalossa.net
Transfer    1    $11.79    $11.79
talossa.net
Transfer    1    $11.79    $11.79
kingdomoftalossa.org
Transfer    1    $10.79    $10.79

Tax info    $0.00
Order Total    $54.27

The question at issue I believe is having the previous web registrant recognize the domain transfer -- in part so that the domains will have added contacts for technical and administrative purposes.

Thanks to everyone who keeps on keeping on!

With the resumption of shipments of Stamps and Coins last month, I have a question - has there ever been a design for letterhead and/or business cards for the Kindgom?  I usually enclose a hand written note with purchases, but it would be nice to have stationary or even just a card to tuck into the package.

There are a number of entities in the web sphere that print cards for a very modest sum if you allow their logo for the printer company to be on the back, a bit more if you have that logo deleted, etc.  Or perhaps there is a citizen in the printing business?

With some standardized design, then perhaps holders of either civil or political office could purchase their own cards from some entity that was granted a royal warrant as the official producer?

xpb

Cézembre confirms the election for Lord Warden a.k.a. Representative to Senate will be conducted by the province using the electionbuddy.com system used in previous recent elections.  After the election at the level of the realm, an election shall be conducted for l'Etats as stated in the Cézembre Administrative Guide.

X. Pol Briga
As Cézembre Seneshal

Thus, the applications are accepted by acclamation.  I will inform Baron Tepistà at the regatta this coming weekend, and congratulations also to @Zirecteir del Óifisch Rexhital del Tourismeu dal Insulā da Cézembre Sant-Enogat.

What say you, @Dame Litz?

I should adjust to say "and shall not be restricted in their access to any government organization or public establishment"

In light of developments elsewhere, perhaps Cézembre can lead the way on this important issue

FOOTWEAR FREEDOM ACT

Whereas certain recent micronational entities have proclaimed restrictions on certain types of footwear, and

Whereas in certain areas of the world those who do not wear shoes cannot receive service at a business

BE IT RESOLVED

That on Isle Cézembre residents, homesteaders, and visitors are welcome to wear any footwear or no footwear as they so choose, and shall not be restricted in their access to any public establishment.

Quote from: xpb on March 25, 2023, 06:15:33 PMI move to accept the homestead application of
Ma la Mha, Conta Thord, Baron Tepistà
English https://w3w.co/dude.allowing.tenure corresponding to
French https://w3w.co/vider.étendant.mercure   
and surrounding 3 meters as per A13, An Act to secure Homesteads on the Isle of Cézembre
and
þerxh Sant-Enogat for
https://w3w.co/magic.magnificence.wreckage corresponding to
https://w3w.co/orageuse.repaver.goûtant
and surrounding 3 meters as per A13, An Act to secure Homesteads on the Isle of Cézembre

And a location within Zone Authorizee   
Óifisch Rexhital del Tourismeu dal Insulā da Cézembre   
https://w3w.co/notably.governing.idly corresponding to https://w3w.co/voiler.pancarte.chaise
Which is located in a place familiar to El Zirecteir and approximate to the midfield line of Canard Colesseum
and surrounding 3 meters as per A13, An Act to secure Homesteads on the Isle of Cézembre

The updated provisional claims may be viewed at this map
   
What say you, @Dame Litz?
What say you, @þerxh Sant-Enogat? (which may go without saying or recusal, I suppose other than the first)

I am sorry to hear of your situation, and hope that you can take time to reflect and heal.

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