Posted by: Detjen
« on: June 15, 2011, 02:13:11 AM »
Author: George Payne
Seconded: Jayne Casey
Date: June 2063 (June 10, 2011)
Observing that presidential elections have happened only once in our history
Observing that the charter has little to say on the topic of elections
Observing that having greater than two candidates creates a situation where votes may be split between two candidates with similar policies
Observing that in a populace as small as ours an exact tie is possible
Observing that no date has been set for an election
Observing that elections require a populace that is informed about the views of a President prior to his election
Observing that restricting candidates to only two terms in their lifetime restricts talent from being incorporated into government
I propose that if there are greater than two candidates for the position of President, and in the election no candidate receives greater than 50% of the vote, then a runoff is started with the two candidates with the greatest amount of votes, and the winner will be the President.
that if two candidates in the runoff or if in the election there are just two candidates, then the Ministers, except for any candidates, will convene and decide upon a President by majority vote.
that election years be the year prior to the President taking power
that candidates will declare their intention to run for office by June 1 of the election year
that elections be held on August 1 on every election year and last for 24 hours
that runoffs be held on September 1 on every election year and last for 24 hours if necessary
that candidates declare their intention to run by Tuesday of the week before the elections
that elections will be held on Tuesday of the election turn and end in 24 hours
that runoffs will be held on Wednesday of the election turn and end in 24 hours if necessary
that a President may hold office for as many terms as the President is elected, but only two terms consecutively