McChimp;3330 Wrote:Before this goes to vote, and I appreciate I'm a little late, I probably ought to say that I'm not sure this is necessary.
The Mandate already requires that admins be citizens (at least when they are appointed). Given the OOC nature of the position I see no reason to legislate too deeply regarding their citizenship: does it really need to be written that the root admin should maintain an active and involved team? If it does, would that not be better written as an admin policy?
The Mandate implies that administrators hold citizenship status but it does not explicitly state the requirement. Comparatively, it has four subsections going into detail on the citizenship requirements of government officials. I understand that the two groups of people are not exactly comparable in terms of importance to our public infrastructure, but I also see no issue with clarifying what is a logical necessity. If a person is to be entrusted with access to Lazarus' forum and Discord control panels then it only stands to reason that they should be citizens of Lazarus. The alternative is simply nonsensical.
I am in full agreement with you that this Assembly should not legislate on admin policy (although I believe that the community would be well served if and when the administration team works with the general public in formulating its policy), however, I think this basic requirement does not amount to a restraint on the team.
As to your point of whether the root admin should maintain an active and involved team, I do not believe this amendment necessitates that; only that the root not lose (her) citizenship; something which I do not think is a possibility (or, if it is, will be an issue we shall have to address further down the track). I expect that Imki would transfer the root if she finishes with NationStates.