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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As Immigration Minister I have reached out to the Culture/STUFF Minister, @Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat, and am pleased to announce a small immigration ad campaign in cooperation with the Culture and STUFF Ministry. The campaign will consist of graphic advertising on Facebook and Instagram, at a cost of $40.

Text to be used:

QuoteBecoming a Talossan is so easy it's almost funny. The immigration process begins by filling out an application form, which is sent off to the Immigration Minister. The form asks of you a few simple questions (like who and where you are, and why you want to become a Talossan) and verifies that you are a real person. (Think of it kind of like the three questions required to cross the Bridge of Death in Monty Python and the Holy Grail — "What is your name?" "What is your quest?" "What is your favourite colour?")Join the Talossanity here: http://talossa.com/immigration-application

Graphic to be used:


In compliance with applicable laws, this will serve as the expenditure's public notice and for notice to our trusty burgermeister, @xpb.

Breneir Tzaracomprada
Immigration Minister

Congratulations and welcome Naseer! And a new Ataturkey too!

WHEREAS it has been more than a fortnight since Naseer Ahmed @_naseer first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, culture, and language, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests, and

WHEREAS he will certainly spice up and enrich our Talossan culture,

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen in good standing of the Province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do by the present petition the Secretary of State to issue a grant of citizenship to Naseer Ahmed, as specified by law.

Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on May 22, 2023, 03:03:01 PMThis is the first time that the idea of sharing a coffee based recipe crosses my mind.

Oh please send as many as you would like! It would be a pleasure to share a Cafe Pressente original.

We are nearing final call for recipe contributions to the third volume of the Book of Cuisine.

We're hoping to have the next volume out some time this summer.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on May 19, 2023, 04:14:16 PMTagging TCAT team leaders because I'm last and my consolation prize is harassing you all: @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu @Breneir Tzaracomprada @Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat @Tric'hard Lenxheir @Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP @Audrada Roibeardet @Ian Plätschisch @þerxh Sant-Enogat


(however, non-TCAT people are welcome to participate!)

This is a wonderful idea and I will get my coffee ready.

@Dame Litz Cjantscheir, UrN First, thank you for the helpful reference. I reviewed the case. Am I correct that any amended attendance requirement would need to concern a period between elections as a break in their term? A senator who was elected and served the entirety of their term would be (18 Clarks).

@Ian Plätschisch on Article III, Section 5, I have edited the amending language to specify the consecutive absences within one Cosa term and missing half of all Clarks within their full term of office.

Quote from: Ian Plätschisch on May 18, 2023, 05:32:08 PMIt's arguable that this bill would mean Senators who didn't vote three times over the course of their entire tenure would be kicked out, which would be strange.

MCs get replaced every election (even if the same individuals return), but even when Senators get re-elected there is no equivalent "hard break" in their tenure that would cause the strikes to reset.

Ian, this is an excellent point. I will be revising the amending language for Article III, Section 5 to address it this evening.

Quote from: Tric'hard Lenxheir on May 18, 2023, 07:43:18 AM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on May 17, 2023, 10:49:22 PMWhereas, it is possible, under the current attendance rules, for an MC or Senator to miss half of each term's Clarks and remain a member in good standing, and

Whereas, it is easy to become an MC or Senator but it should not be easy to remain an MC or Senator if one does not show up, and

Whereas, membership in our national legislature should be a privilege that commands enough respect that those who do not show up face stricter consequences.

Therefore, be it enacted, that Organic Law Article IV, Section 5 which currently reads as:

QuoteEach person holding one or more seats is a representative known as a "Member of the Cosa" (MC). MCs may not be removed from office except by a two-thirds vote by the Cosa and approval by the King. An MC vacates his seats if he fails to vote on two consecutive Clarks, or if he resigns from office or dies. The seats of any MC who is removed or vacates shall be reassigned according to Section 4, above.

Is amended to read as:

QuoteEach person holding one or more seats is a representative known as a "Member of the Cosa" (MC). MCs may not be removed from office except by a two-thirds vote by the Cosa and approval by the King. An MC vacates his seats if he fails to vote on two consecutive Clarks, three Clarks non-consecutively, or if he resigns from office or dies. The seats of any MC who is removed or vacates shall be reassigned according to Section 4, above.

And be it further enacted that Organic Law Article III, Section 5 which currently reads as:

QuoteA Senator vacates their seat if, not being disqualified from voting by law, they do not vote on two consecutive Clarks; or if they resign from office, lose their citizenship or die.

Is amended to read as:

QuoteA Senator vacates their seat if, not being disqualified from voting by law, they do not vote on two consecutive Clarks, three Clarks non-consecutively or if they resign from office, lose their citizenship or die.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (Seneschal)

May I be added as a co-sponsor?

Absolutely, thank you. You've been added.

Whereas, it is possible, under the current attendance rules, for an MC or Senator to miss half of each term's Clarks and remain a member in good standing, and

Whereas, it is easy to become an MC or Senator but it should not be easy to remain an MC or Senator if one does not show up, and

Whereas, membership in our national legislature should be a privilege that commands enough respect that those who do not show up face stricter consequences.

Therefore, be it enacted, that Organic Law Article IV, Section 5 which currently reads as:

QuoteEach person holding one or more seats is a representative known as a "Member of the Cosa" (MC). MCs may not be removed from office except by a two-thirds vote by the Cosa and approval by the King. An MC vacates his seats if he fails to vote on two consecutive Clarks, or if he resigns from office or dies. The seats of any MC who is removed or vacates shall be reassigned according to Section 4, above.

Is amended to read as:

QuoteEach person holding one or more seats is a representative known as a "Member of the Cosa" (MC). MCs may not be removed from office except by a two-thirds vote by the Cosa and approval by the King. An MC vacates his seats if he fails to vote on two consecutive Clarks, three Clarks non-consecutively, or if he resigns from office or dies. The seats of any MC who is removed or vacates shall be reassigned according to Section 4, above.

And be it further enacted that Organic Law Article III, Section 5 which currently reads as:

QuoteA Senator vacates their seat if, not being disqualified from voting by law, they do not vote on two consecutive Clarks; or if they resign from office, lose their citizenship or die.

Is amended to read as:

QuoteA Senator vacates their seat if, not being disqualified from voting by law, they do not vote on two consecutive Clarks within a single Cosa term, nine Clarks non-consecutively within their three-Cosa term of office or if they resign from office, lose their citizenship or die.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (Seneschal)
Tric'hard Lenxheir (Sen-Vuode)

Welcome back Vitxalmour!
Also, Txec that is a nice and snazzy new signature.

Dear Florencians,

Serving as your senator has been a responsibility I hope I have carried with respect and recognition of your needs and interests. My term is nearing its conclusion and my thoughts have focused on considering whether to seek renewal of my mandate. I have decided against seeking such a renewal.

Thank you for the privilege of representing you. At the conclusion of my term I will remain available to assist my successor, where necessary and desired.

Breneir Tzaracomprada

Alrighty.

Quote from: Sir Lüc on May 12, 2023, 11:03:29 AMOn RZ12, SoS Succession Reform Act, I vote an emphatic Contra, and thank the Senate for its existence.
This bill plainly had other, unstated aims when it was originally presented during the last term. I thought it was a bad and misguided bill that would do nothing to solve the issue it was targeting. Sneakily re-Clarking this without any further debate is not going to make me change my mind on that.

I wasn't sure I could respond directly in the Cosa chambers so post it here.

In both instances this bill had only the stated motive which was to make the appointment of the Deputy SOS automatic and move the pressure on the primary appointment to the deputy. The succession issue would be eliminated as the successor would be known well ahead of time assuming we appointed a stable deputy.

I have discussed this directly with the Secretary of State. My intention of suggesting myself was because I am clearly active and capable of completing the duties. If there was an ulterior motive it was to personally demonstrate the absence of any ill will toward him as one would not suggest a close working relationship with someone for whom you have negative feelings.

As for being sneaky, I approached the Secretary of State concerning reintroducing this bill for comment (I am more than happy to produce that evidence, if requested). And posted in the Hopper that "I still thought this is a good idea." And then strenuously followed the rules concerning resubmitting onto the clark.