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Government of Taijitu => The Ecclesia => Proposals and Discussion => Topic started by: Pauline Bonaparte on February 11, 2015, 01:52:47 AM

Title: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Pauline Bonaparte on February 11, 2015, 01:52:47 AM
Right Honorable Legislators of the Taijituan Ecclesia,

Though not a citizen myself, I feel great love for this region: its community, its jokes, its revolutionary spirit, and its parties. I have discussed with certain Right Honorable members of this community holding a garden party this spring, inviting any player of NationStates to experience our great region. I think this would be a boon to activity and a great way to increase our presence on the world stage.

I therefore ask the Ecclesia to:

Discuss whether or not to allow this Garden Party to take place;
Vote on whether or not to allow this Garden Party to take place;
Decide on a date for this Garden Party and how long it should last;
Decide where to host this Garden Party, whether it be our forums or another place entirely;
and form a committee to discuss events that will occur at this Garden Party.

Though a private member of this region, I think that this Party would be a large enough event that I thought I would ask the Ecclesia their opinion, just as one may ask a city planning board for permission to hold a block party. I hope you decide on what is best for Taijitu and encourage a lively discussion!

Pauline "Is that a sculpting trowel or are you just happy to see me?" Bonaparte
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Allama on February 11, 2015, 05:08:04 PM
Everything about this:  :wb:

I second the motion for the Ecclesia to discuss a lovely Garden Party, which I of course favor throwing. We could dedicate a sub-forum to cultural events and have garden themes for a week, perhaps two. Pauline would be the perfect emcee for such an event.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Khem on February 11, 2015, 09:20:54 PM
It would be a delight to host such an event here. I heartily support this and shall render forth more useful things than, "YAY A PARTY" soonish... once my brain is less mushy and more rested.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Delfos on February 11, 2015, 09:37:32 PM
I think it would be great if it were a caravan, and we'd visit the many gardens of the many regions that have embassy with us.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 11, 2015, 09:58:58 PM
I've been looking forward to this for quite some time, and heartily support it. The question then is the actual nitty gritty details.

I think it would be most appropriate to create a temporary subforum on the boards. What would go into that subforum is a wholly different matter. I think it might be appropriate for the Ecclesia to delegate this decision making power to a committee, as voting on every single board and thread would doubtlessly be a mess. It might also help to draw up a schedule of certain events.

As for date and length. If this is meant to be spring, then Tonnerral would be the earliest we could hold it, but that would only give us a handful of weeks to prepare and get the word out. I think it would be okay if necessary to push things back to mid-spring during Ignal, or even back to Sidéral. As for the length, I think at least a week is probably appropriate. I can't imagine it lasting any longer than two weeks.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Allama on February 11, 2015, 10:07:49 PM
Methinks our Citizen-Liaison should head the Party Planning Committee, given his community focus. Seems to fit right into the job description.

Ignal could work, gives us a bit of planning room.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Myroria on February 16, 2015, 06:18:56 AM
I would like to move that the Ecclesia forms a Party Planning Committee, headed by the Citizen-Liasion and consisting of at least three but no more than five other individuals.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Cormac on February 16, 2015, 07:10:35 AM
I would like to move that the Ecclesia forms a Party Planning Committee, headed by the Citizen-Liasion and consisting of at least three but no more than five other individuals.

This sounds like a good idea to me, as it's more consistent with our direct, participatory democracy.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Allama on February 16, 2015, 02:38:20 PM
I would like to move that the Ecclesia forms a Party Planning Committee, headed by the Citizen-Liasion and consisting of at least three but no more than five other individuals.

This sounds like a good idea to me, as it's more consistent with our direct, participatory democracy.

Absolutely, let's do this!
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 16, 2015, 10:25:21 PM
I support what's been suggested so far. The only question then is how to select the members. One option would be the Citizen-Liason selects, another would be a quick multi-member election of some kind, another would be for the bill to specify.

Personally, I think we can probably mash together a vote approving the party into a vote to select the committee. We run an approval vote, with the options being everyone who volunteers, nay to holding the party, and abstain. If nay gets a majority of those voting, then no party, else the top 3-5 people endorsed by a majority of those voting go onto the committee, breaking ties in order of who volunteered.

If this is an idea people like, then I think we can start collecting volunteers immediately.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Cormac on February 17, 2015, 01:50:22 AM
That sounds all right to me!
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Dyr Nasad on February 17, 2015, 01:52:47 AM
Yay for efficient voting
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Khem on February 17, 2015, 03:40:57 AM
So any volunteers to aid in the planning?
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Bustos on February 17, 2015, 04:35:06 AM
YOU'RE ALIVE!!!
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 17, 2015, 05:27:22 AM
I think then, it would be appropriate to start gathering the name of volunteers. If you're interested in being on the committee just post here saying so and I'll start a vote in a few days.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Pauline Bonaparte on February 17, 2015, 01:58:36 PM
I would like this to volunteer for the Party Planning Committee.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Khem on February 17, 2015, 07:39:19 PM
I would very much appreciate members of our esteemed foreign service to be involved what with their ease of access to other regions and their persons.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 19, 2015, 08:08:08 PM
I'll put you down as appearing on the ballot Pauline.

Are there any more people who would be interested on serving on the planning committee?
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Allama on February 19, 2015, 08:25:56 PM
I'd like the opportunity to serve on the committee, please.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 20, 2015, 05:30:06 AM
I'll put your name down on the list. Any other takers?
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Musitant on February 21, 2015, 03:56:53 PM
I would like to help plan as well.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 21, 2015, 08:41:17 PM
Excellent, I'll put your name on the list.

If you want to volunteer, put your name in now. Otherwise, tomorrow I'll be introducing a motion to assemble a planning committee of those who have volunteered so far plus myself.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 23, 2015, 12:47:29 AM
I move we vote on the following proposal:

Quote
1. A Garden Party Planning Committee will be established.
2. The work of the Committee will be directed by the Citizen-Liaison.
3. The Committee will consist of the Citizen-Liaison, Pauline Bonaparte, Allama, Musitant and Gulliver.
4. The Committee will develop a plan for promoting and hosting an interregional garden party in Taijitu.
5. The Committee will present its final plan to the Ecclesia, which may accept or reject it by a majority vote.
6. The Committee will be dissolved upon presenting its plan to the Ecclesia.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Cormac on February 23, 2015, 12:58:50 AM
Maybe we should dissolve the committee at the conclusion of the Garden Party? I assume we not only want the committee to propose a plan for the party but also to implement that plan.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 23, 2015, 01:05:32 AM
Good point. What about:

Quote
1. A Garden Party Planning Committee will be established.
2. The work of the Committee will be directed by the Citizen-Liaison.
3. The Committee will consist of the Citizen-Liaison, Pauline Bonaparte, Allama, Musitant and Gulliver.
4. The Committee will develop a plan for promoting and hosting an interregional garden party in Taijitu.
5. The Committee will present its final plan to the Ecclesia, which may accept or reject it by a majority vote.
6. The Committee will be dissolved at the conclusion of the garden party or if the Ecclesia rejects its plan.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Myroria on February 23, 2015, 01:24:16 AM
I like it!
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Cormac on February 23, 2015, 06:34:14 AM
Works for me!
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Delfos on February 23, 2015, 09:11:12 AM
I'll be helping as well.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Allama on February 23, 2015, 02:18:20 PM
Good point. What about:

Quote
1. A Garden Party Planning Committee will be established.
2. The work of the Committee will be directed by the Citizen-Liaison.
3. The Committee will consist of the Citizen-Liaison, Pauline Bonaparte, Allama, Musitant and Gulliver.
4. The Committee will develop a plan for promoting and hosting an interregional garden party in Taijitu.
5. The Committee will present its final plan to the Ecclesia, which may accept or reject it by a majority vote.
6. The Committee will be dissolved at the conclusion of the garden party or if the Ecclesia rejects its plan.

Very good!
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Myroria on February 25, 2015, 02:25:36 AM
Quote
1. A Garden Party Planning Committee will be established.
2. The work of the Committee will be directed by the Citizen-Liaison.
3. The Committee will consist of the Citizen-Liaison, Pauline Bonaparte, Allama, Musitant, Gulliver, and Delfos.
4. The Committee will develop a plan for promoting and hosting an interregional garden party in Taijitu.
5. The Committee will present its final plan to the Ecclesia, which may accept or reject it by a majority vote.
6. The Committee will be dissolved at the conclusion of the garden party or if the Ecclesia rejects its plan.

I move we vote on the above proposal.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Allama on February 25, 2015, 03:09:08 AM
Quote
1. A Garden Party Planning Committee will be established.
2. The work of the Committee will be directed by the Citizen-Liaison.
3. The Committee will consist of the Citizen-Liaison, Pauline Bonaparte, Allama, Musitant, Gulliver, and Delfos.
4. The Committee will develop a plan for promoting and hosting an interregional garden party in Taijitu.
5. The Committee will present its final plan to the Ecclesia, which may accept or reject it by a majority vote.
6. The Committee will be dissolved at the conclusion of the garden party or if the Ecclesia rejects its plan.

I move we vote on the above proposal.

Seconded.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Gulliver on February 25, 2015, 03:11:08 AM
I second the motion.
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Khem on February 25, 2015, 12:53:56 PM
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Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Bustos on February 27, 2015, 02:00:44 AM
5th-6th the motion for a vote.   +2
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: St Oz on February 27, 2015, 04:59:38 AM
nth for the vote +n
Title: Re: Paulie B's Garden Party
Post by: Cormac on February 27, 2015, 05:00:02 AM
This proposal is now at vote here (http://forum.taijitu.org/legislative-and-treaty-votes/paulie-b%27s-garden-party-9079/).