[Discussion] Appointments (July 2019)

[McChimp]

The Delegate has nominated the following players to serve as state officials:


Court Justices:

Atlantica
Wymondham


Councillor for Lazarene Security:

John Laurens


Minister for the Lazarene Regional Guard:

Legalist Zombal


Please discuss said nominations in this thread.

Per prior precedent, the minimum discussion period began at the time the Delegate posted the nominations (21:24 on July 10[sup]th[/sup], 2019.)

[The Pharcyde]

I’m fine with these nominations.

[McChimp]

Atlantica and Wymondham both seem like excellent candidates for the Court.

Zombal,  what kind of plans do you have in mind for the Guard? Do you intend to change the law regarding it?

I didn't think John Laurens was suitable for the cabinet and for the same reasons I don't think he's suitable for the CLS. Not only that, but being confirmed as a councillor should be an honour reserved only for those who have demonstrated the utmost dedication, as Imki did. It doesn't make sense to appoint somebody to this position because it was difficult to find somewhere else for them. I cannot support his appointment.

[joWhatup]

Atlantica and Wymondham are good picks for judges. Nothing more to say.

I am also confident that Legalist Zombal will do well as Director. He has the experience and competence necessary to lead it, and I wholeheartedly support his nomination.

I am unsure if we want more CLS members. So, to JL: what do you expect your duties on the CLS to be, and how would it lead to a positive effect on Lazarus? I am not opposed nor in favour just yet. I do have my doubts wether it would be a good idea to appoint more people as CLS outside of the dedicated, long-time natives we currently have.

[whatermelons]

I'm fine with Atlantica, a bit unsure about Wymondham but I'll support him. No to Legalist Zombal or John Laurens

[Legalist Zombal]

My plans would include a few minor law changes allowing us to work with our allies in their general operations, I would do my best to keep the guard active and aim to strengthen it's forces as to bring Lazarus a larger role in the GP community.

[whatermelons]

So if for example Osiris do another Politics Amino, will we assist in their destruction?

Also I don't really like the examples of operations that could happen under Pi:

1) nothing at all
2) "anti-fascist" operations that are non ANTIFA (aka jokes of operations)
3) changing the law and bascially being a puppet military due to you already being commander of Hartfelden

Also other reasons are making me vote against

[Wymondham]

So if for example Osiris do another Politics Amino, will we assist in their destruction?

Also I don't really like the examples of operations that could happen under Pi:

1) nothing at all
2) "anti-fascist" operations that are non ANTIFA (aka jokes of operations)
3) changing the law and bascially being a puppet military due to you already being commander of Hartfelden

Also other reasons are making me vote against

Why are non ANTIFA anti facist operations a joke?
Also, I highly doubt LZ is going to make The Regional Guard a puppet military and if he did we could just recall him.
LZ has been doing raiding for 3 years and has participated in numerous regional militaries as well, including the Osiran Sekhmet legion where he served commendably throughout his time there, and created his own military which became one of the few UCR militaries that arent solely focused on R/D that actually does stuff. Personally I believe LZ would be an excellent leader of the guard and although he will have big boots to fill he has my vote.

P.S I just wanted to point out that the PA situation was mostly caused by a mistake by the Moshir of the legion who was severely reprimanded for said mistake

[Wymondham]

I would also like to note that as well as the experience Tubbius mentioned I have previously served as a law clerk in Europeia which requires you to undergo a training course on Legal Interpretation which took about a month. I feel this would certainly help me with the requirement of the court to resolve conflicts of legislation

[Roavin]

Full support for Atlantica, I know he's qualified.

I'm skeptical about Wym for a variety of reasons, and have a few questions:
(1) Can you elaborate on the kinds of positions you've held before here or abroad, and how they would impact your role as an impartial and nonpolitical justice?
(2) What issues should be considered when deciding whether or not to recuse from a case?
(3) Would you recuse if there was a legal question surrounding your own appointment?
(4) In your view, what roles do the letter of the law, the spirit of the law, and customary application of the law each have in judicial interpretation, and with respect to each other?
(5) Former Delegate Imki gave a very neutral speech in this thread; your reply, however, makes it seem like you didn't really read the speech at all and instead just characterized it in line with your personal viewpoint at that time. This concerns me, as it's important for a justice to be able to read and comprehend a text without letting personal biases affect the interpretation of that text. Can you clarify your interpretation of Imki's post and the intent of your reply?

LZ should be okayish for Regional Guard. I disagree with the notion that the RG should expand its mission. I'm still unsure whether to support or not.

Full support for John Laurens. He's a bit naive at times, but better than it has been, plus he's been in and around Laz for years.