Mencei?

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

With the Cosa just completing its election for their Túischac'h does the Senate need to hold an election for Mencei?

[esbornatfiglheu]

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."

So, from this date (4/17), senators have 1 week (until 4/24) to lodge nominations for Lord President.  Should a senator receive nominations from a majority, that shall conclude the election.  Otherwise, we shall proceed at indicated.  Please make your nominations in this thread.

[esbornatfiglheu]

*quickly changes hats*

At this time, I would like to nominate myself to continue as Mençei.

[GV]

*quickly changes hats*

At this time, I would like to nominate myself to continue as Mençei.

I am glad to throw my support behind ESB being Mencei for another term. - GV

[Sir Ian Plätschisch]

I support the nomination.

[esbornatfiglheu]

A reminder to our other Senators that any nominations for Lord President are due before 4/24...  As it currently stands there is only one candidate nominated but not enough nominations to forego the election process.

[Breneir Tzaracomprada]

I support the nomination for ESB to continue as Mencei.

[esbornatfiglheu]

Apologies for the delay.  With 5 nominations submitted before the 4/24 deadline, and according to the standing rules of the Senate, I will continue another term as Lord President.

[GV]

Apologies for the delay.  With 5 nominations submitted before the 4/24 deadline, and according to the standing rules of the Senate, I will continue another term as Lord President.

As you should.  Many congrats.