Special Election Takes Centre Stage in Lazarus [DRAFT]

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Special Election Takes Centre Stage in Lazarus [DRAFT]
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Saeturn Valerius Liberalis	May 5 2016, 04:14 PM Post #1
Mild Annoyance Posts: 261 Group: Members Member #278 Joined: Mar 1, 2016	A new special election is grabbing the attention of Lazarenes this month as four candidates prepare to duke it out for the position of Director of Ceremonies. The position, a post that is responsible for administrating and operating the Grand Assembly of the Phoenix, Lazarus's all-citizen legislature, was abruptly left open in April after previous occupant Starberries resigned due to real life concerns. Her resignation thread quickly turned from kind offers of support to worried questions on who would take her place- the heir presumptive was Caldariat, her Deputy Director of Ceremonies, but it quickly became apparent that the Mandate does not clearly state whether a deputy may take over an elected position after the resignation of their superior. Thankfully, the Grand Court of Lazarus quickly issued a ruling authored by Court Official Amerion granting the Deputy Director of Ceremonies interim control over affairs of the Grand Assembly. After another constitutional question arose about the legality of special elections, the Court again responded promptly and clarified the legal status of special elections not expressly provided for in the Mandate. With Caldariat able to operate the Grand Assembly and nominations for the Director of Ceremonies special elections able to be opened, Lazarus readied itself for an election to decide who would run its most sacred democratic body. The election appears to be a four way contest between the incumbent Deputy Director Caldariat, citizens Altmoras and Izon, and former Sovereign and Minister Steward, New Rogernomics. Tensions seem to be flaring as the race heats up, with all four candidates posting campaign threads and some accusations of policy stealing flying about. Nevertheless, the candidates have maintained a largely civil disposition in their conduct, and it is doubtful that any major problems will arise. Lazarus's one political party, the recently founded People's Popular Front headed by Funkadelia, has not endorsed a candidate. It remains to see whether the party will take an active role in the first election held after its foundation. "The Director of Ceremonies is the beating heart of the Assembly," said Deputy Director Caldariat when asked about what attributes he thinks a good Director candidate needs. "I would look for effectiveness and loyalty. " The Gazette asked New Rogernomics about his motivation to run for Director of Ceremonies. "The same thing that motivates me to run to serve Lazarus in any capacity, which is to encourage a little activity, and do things to make the region a better place to be," he replied. "If Lazarus picks me for the role, I hope it will be on my merits. I'll do the best I can, and if not - there's always other things I can do in Lazarus. I'm really wishing everyone luck, whoever ends up taking the position on. If that's me, then I'll be happy to take on the role." "I'd like to be a positive force for change and growth within the Assembly and Lazarus as a whole," said Altmoras, echoing New Rogernomics's sentiments. "Perhaps even more than that though what being DoC means for me personally is a chance to prove not just myself, but all the other new people coming in as activity rises. Being Director of Ceremonies and doing my damnedest to do it well means showing everybody in Lazarus whether they've been here since antiquity or they refounded an hour ago that anyone with the determination to do so can make a meaningful impact and have a strong voice in our government. That is my responsibility, not just to reflect well on the office, or me for that matter, but to carry the torch for all the upstarts like me who want to be a positive force in our republic." Izon was reached out to for comment but did not respond to requests from the Gazette. As the voting draws nearer, there is little doubt Lazarenes will be watching the campaigning with a close eye. All four candidates clearly have merit, and there are already indications that it will be a close race in the end. It is important for citizens of Lazarus to consider their decision carefully, as the candidate who wins stands to potentially exert considerable influence over the future of the region. Despite the seriousness of the occasion, or perhaps even because of it, a sense of excitement and joy permeates the air in Lazarus as its denizens relish the chance to participate once again in that great institution of politics, democracy. Edited by Saeturn Valerius Liberalis, May 6 2016, 01:05 AM.



Frankender	May 5 2016, 04:21 PM Post #2
Hawk Posts: 564 Group: Members Member #284 Joined: Mar 10, 2016 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Defender Political Views Liberal	Read through it and it looks great. No issues here whatsoever.



Frankender	May 5 2016, 05:44 PM Post #3
Hawk Posts: 564 Group: Members Member #284 Joined: Mar 10, 2016 Alignment Lawful Good Military Stance Defender Political Views Liberal	Current name for your submission is: "Name for Director of Ceremonies Article" Change the topic title to whatever you want your submission to be titled in the Gazette, please. Thanks!



Saeturn Valerius Liberalis	May 6 2016, 01:04 AM Post #4
Mild Annoyance Posts: 261 Group: Members Member #278 Joined: Mar 1, 2016	Quote: It remains to see whether the party will take an active role in the first election held after its foundation. Quote: It remains to be seen whether the party will take an active role in the first election held after its foundation. Found my own error that needs fixing. Working title: Special Election Takes Centre Stage in Lazarus Edited by Saeturn Valerius Liberalis, May 6 2016, 01:04 AM.



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