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#81
El Ziu/The Ziu / Re: Rules of procedure?
Last post by Sir Lüc - January 09, 2026, 11:41:09 AM
My own advice:

  • 1b could make sense because, if Marcel has to take an unexpected break while the Mençei is not attending, the only recourse is recess. I disagree a temporary deputy would have arbitrary powers.
  • 2b's second sentence is unclear - does it say that the motion to add an item requires a second to be voted on, or that an item can be added to the agenda by a proponent and a second, without a vote? In the first case, the second sentence should read "to be voted on" rather than "to be added"; in the second case, referring to the mechanism as a motion is probably incorrect, and either way the second sentence should say "such an item" instead of "such a motion"
  • In 2c, I am not too sure why the shortest a recess can be is 10 minutes and not something unspecified or simply shorter
  • 3b might allow for a deputy to the Tanaischteu in case they can't attend during Terps or at all
  • 4b has a typo ("another member to speaker")
  • I agree 5e's 2/3rds requirement to end debate is potentially dangerous on its own, unless the motion to start debate includes a time limit
  • 6a has a typo ("billed")
#82
El Ziu/The Ziu / Re: State Opening on 11 Januar...
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - January 09, 2026, 08:50:50 AM
Quote from: Sir Lüc on January 09, 2026, 04:20:45 AM
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 08, 2026, 07:01:36 PM@Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP , we should probably see if anyone has a version of zoom or teams or something that can do long meetings, so we're not limited to the free 40 minutes.

I have the full Zoom version, if necessary. Last time we had a State Opening, I was Túischac'h and I picked meet.jit.si (jitsi.org) as the videocall tool. I don't remember if three were any issues with it, but it is completely free and doesn't require accounts.
I hope I'm not speaking out of turn when I say it might be a good idea for you to schedule the Zoom then and publish the link.  I'll put it on the national website when you do.
#83
El Ziu/The Ziu / Re: Rules of procedure?
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - January 09, 2026, 08:49:37 AM
My advice:

Delete 1b; you don't want people to be able to vote in new officers with arbitrary powers during proceedings.

1c should either be not specific or more specific; right now the only thing the chair would be able to do to enforce order would be to reprimand people.  Just keep the first sentence.

These rules institute a filibuster, which I'm not sure is a good idea.  Having a motion to end debate with a 2/3 majority requirement means that a minority can stop a bill from passing if they're willing to just talk until people quit.

What does "killing" or "indefinitely postponing" a bill here mean?  Usually those would be covered by the term "tabling," which is when a bill is set aside (on the table) and no longer actively considered.  Unless you're talking about the UK, in which case "tabling" a bill means that it is being actively considered.

You might want to reorganize your motions to separate out the privileged motions into their own category (points of order or personal privilege).

You decided to weight Senats votes for procedural votes by assigning them 25 seats, it seems like.  This makes sense because it gives their chamber equal weight to the Cosa.  I'm trying to think of ways to game this system, and nothing comes immediately to mind.
#84
El Ziu/The Ziu / Re: State Opening on 11 Januar...
Last post by Sir Lüc - January 09, 2026, 04:20:45 AM
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 08, 2026, 07:01:36 PM@Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP , we should probably see if anyone has a version of zoom or teams or something that can do long meetings, so we're not limited to the free 40 minutes.

I have the full Zoom version, if necessary. Last time we had a State Opening, I was Túischac'h and I picked meet.jit.si (jitsi.org) as the videocall tool. I don't remember if three were any issues with it, but it is completely free and doesn't require accounts.
#85
Thank you @Sir Lüc for opening the thread in my absence
#86
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on January 08, 2026, 07:01:36 PM@Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP , we should probably see if anyone has a version of zoom or teams or something that can do long meetings, so we're not limited to the free 40 minutes.

Discord doesnt restrict meeting lengths, but I'm a bit wary of suggesting that ever since we couldn't get the audio working in our most recent call.

EDIT: Just found out that Stage channels (as opposed to regular voice chat) only allow up to 5 people having their webcams enabled. We could still host the event there using a regular voice channel, but we wouldn't be able to have any spectators unless someone were to livestream it to Youtube or something.
#87
El Ziu/The Ziu / Re: State Opening on 11 Januar...
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - January 08, 2026, 07:01:36 PM
I'll take a look at the rules and everything tomorrow, and making me suggestions that I can think of.

@Marcel Eðo Pairescu Tafial, UrGP , we should probably see if anyone has a version of zoom or teams or something that can do long meetings, so we're not limited to the free 40 minutes.
#88
El Ziu/The Ziu / Re: State Opening on 11 Januar...
Last post by Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - January 08, 2026, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on January 01, 2026, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on December 31, 2025, 05:33:21 PMHis Majesty also mentioned you'd like a copy of our speech ahead of time?

The Opposition needs to see the Speech from the Throne to prepare a respectful yet forensic Address-In-Reply. The OppLeader says that if you get it to him by Thursday next week that'll be plenty of time.
Okay, I sent it to him on Discord.
#89
Florencia / Re: Nimlet XXIV
Last post by Breneir Tzaracomprada - January 08, 2026, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: mximo on January 08, 2026, 02:42:01 PMHi,

I give 5 Days to the governor to show Up.

After that I Will be ready to vote on the VOC.

We need to reforms our constitution.

Mximo Carbonèl

Thanks Mximo.
#90
Florencia / Re: Nimlet XXIV
Last post by mximo - January 08, 2026, 02:42:01 PM
Hi,

I give 5 Days to the governor to show Up.

After that I Will be ready to vote on the VOC.

We need to reforms our constitution.

Mximo Carbonèl