Sorry for being a few days late in posting...Kingsteck
Released: 6 of May 2007Issue Name: Vote Now, Vote Often, and watch the results.Official Links:TWP ForumsTWP’s Web SiteTWP Senate[color= 064175]
Minister of the Interior Elections:[/color]
It was a Picture Finish!!After Former Minister of the Interior, BIteland, resigned from his post, the Senate had to have nominations and then vote for a new Minister of Interior!
The Minister Candidates and Percentages:
- Neenee – 8.3%
- Kickingandscreaming – 54.2%
- Ramaba – 8.3%
- Lots of Ants – 29.2%
Candidates that declined, or Pulled out of the race:
- ZetaOne – Pulled out of the race, with vote support
- Halmont – Did not accept or decline
- BIteland – Declined
This race was proving to be one of the most exciting in TWP History. With five candidates starting the race was certain to require a run. It was noteworthy that ZetaOne, Neenee, Kickingandscreaming, and Ramaba were all self-nominated, a first for The West Pacific to have so many in one election.
Kickingandscreaming and Lots of Ants were neck and neck and 30 minutes before closing Lots of Ants made the following statement
I've considered this for some time this morning and believe that the Ministry of the Interior needs a leader now. I was hoping to be that leader. Many of you who have entrusted me with your support and I thank you and believe you will agree with my decision I am about to make, in light of the facts, that this is what is best now for the Ministry of the Interior and for The West Pacific Region. To carry on a runoff election would only delay the inevitable, in not just my opinion, but also my knowledge of what the votes are going to be.
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I would like to officially at this time, change my vote from Lots of Ants to KaS.
A Noble move by Lots of Ants
In the end of it all Kickingandscreaming is the new Minister of the Interior! Congrats to KaS!
The Senate
voting thread for Minister of the Interior![color= 064175]
Early Vote Closing [/color]
The Senate Smacks down the thought!Durning a standard membership vote for
Lots of Ants The speaker who had just recently been reelected to serve as speaker once again winning over Ramaba by 75% (Enegro Montoya) to 25% (Ram), closed the polls for voting for Lots Of Ants early. This was an unprecedented move in TWP, it had never happened before.
After heated debate a new amendment to the Senate Charter was speedily put up for vote. One of the first major Town Hall discussions was played out as the Senate, and TWP was heavily split. Some wanted to allow the speaker to be able to close early while others did not.
The amendment to the Senate Charter read
v. Upon the request of a Senator, the Speaker may close a vote early where the outcome is clear if: an amount of senators (never less than a majority of members) have voted to render it mathematically impossible for the outcome to change, at least 24 hours have passed in the voting period, and no Senator objects within 6 hours of such a request.
The Vote turn out to be NAY (94.1%), AYE (5.9%), and 4 abstainers. Pressing the matter no further the Senate put a stop to early vote. Ramaba challenged the decision in the courts and an equitable decision was immediately rendered.
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1st Ministers Appointment:[/color]
A new Associate Justice for TWP!Shasoria announced his the newest member of the court system, Rolheath who shall be replacing Schwarzchild who did an outstanding job as an AJ.
Those monitoring our democratic tradition understand that TWP needs to approval of all appointments by our first minister and we are currently in that process. Rolheath appears to have no impediment to his confirmation.
The Senate
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Associate Justice Elections:[/color]
The senate goes to pick it’s AJ to the courts..The Senate is currently in it’s nomination stage for AJ with Lots of Ants, TAO, and Halmont who was once an AJ and Chief Justice. No nominee has accepted or declined the nominations yet.
If your interested in the Senate AJ Elections
the nominations thread is the place to start.
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NEW Senate Memebers![/color]
New Influx of Senate Members!This has been an extremely busy month for the Senate. We have had several new members apply and receive approval for senate membership.
The new members for April and May (so far) are:
- Lots of Ants
- VictorGalloway
- Limitless Events
- Ithania
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TWP’s New Regent:[/color]
The New Plan B!Cave Canem, the long standing Regent of TWP, resigned in early April. Shasoria appointed The Realm of The Realm as the new regent of TWP!
Rumor has it that Realm questioned the First Minister at length to find out if he was taking any vacations or taking up dangerous hobbies such as deep-sea diving, base jumping, and playing Russian roulette.
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WPLF helps others:[/color]
Brigelle, Random Idiots, and LazarusThe WPLF has been busy helping our friends in Brigelle, Random Idiots, and Lazarus.
Brigelle, Nationstates, the WPLF responded quickly before an update to help prevent an invasion squad from taking over.
In Random Idiots, the WPLF responded quickly to the invasion threat and helped to win back the region!
In Lazarus, the delegate Dezzland faced an alarmingly organized invasion by multiple formerly unconnected raider groups that seemed certain to succeed until the WPLF and several other Defender organizations came to the rescue in and successfully defended Dezzland’s delegacy. Of all of the Defender organizations coming to his aid Dezzland proclaimed “TWP's West Pacific Liberation Force saves the day in Lazarus!” The suggestion for this section’s title.
Want to seem some of Laz’s RMB Fun that night?
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TWP Town Hall:[/color]
Buzzing with Activity!Ever since Bhang Bhang Duc was voted in by default as the new Town Hall Moderator, he has done an awesome job keeping the forums a buzz with activity. For those who may not know, the Town Hall forums are for all to speak about Government Operations, not just senate members and ministers.
The Discussion rang from forum policy, senate applicants, all the way to laws and constitutional amendments.
Check out the Town Hall Forums to see what the buzz is all about.
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WPLF Under New Management:[/color]
Kaze Hikari is the new Minister of Defense!Shasoria appointed Kaze Hikari, who was second in command in the WPLF under Indycar Racing, to Minister of Defence.
the confirmation was unanimous. There is no definite word as to why Indycar Racing was replaced with Kaze Hikari, but Real Life is suspect to be the cause.
Shasoria’s appointment announcement:
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, I'd like to proudly introduce to you my new choice for Minister of Defense - Kaze Hikari! KH is a dedicated member of the Ministry of Defense, serving previously as Indycar Racing's second in command for some time now and performing terrifically! He is also, of course, a member of our magnificent Senate. We have seen an active WPLF and I have no doubt this will continue to be the case with the Ministry under his leadership. Based on involvement, experience, drive, and performance, it is in my belief that Kaze is 100% correct for this job.
Congrats to Kaze Hikari
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Forum Fun:[/color]
Everyone needs some relaxation time!The forums also has its share of fun!
The General Forums often have interesting conversations going on, be it from
Return of a Classic (the “What the hell do you look like thread”) to just random Real Life talk!
Make Your Own Pruno is a funny thread on making alcohol for when your in prison.
What do you drive is all the rage, and you can stop by and tell us what you drive!
RP Section is always open to everyone with
The Citizen’s of Nations forum being a big hit, specially with [URL= http://twp.nosync.org/index.php?showtopic=2093]Outcast IslandThank you for reading you’re The West Pacific Regional Update- this report has been proudly brought to you by ZetaOne wishing you all happy trails until next time!
