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I Am Stepping Down
Topic Started: 6th January 2015 - 08:58 AM (145 Views)
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As seen here: http://w11.zetaboards.com/Independent_Order_NS/single/?p=8254634&t=10667914

I will not he able to participate in the region much if not at all now due to current living situations and so on. I expect to be back here in the near future as this region, the government and the RP is something I really love to be part of but right now, I won't be able to keep up nor will the internet he accessible to me at all. Therefore this is a farewell but also a see you later...a see you way later. Let's hope this region is still as active as ever when I get back eh?

Anyway, *tear falls down cheek* it's been a grand honor guys, seriously. I wish you all well n all that fun stuff people say when they're leaving or something.

Just know my last words:

"Tentacles, Save the Toshi Maaaaan...oh and whatever you find under my bed isn't mine....It's Dave's"
- Gadshack on His Deathbed, 2015
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Gadshack, I'll miss you a lot. We all will. Thankyou so much for your contributions to the region; both in Roleplay and in Government. I really appreciate everything you've done, from your tireless efforts as Senate Speaker to your well crafted stories and RPs. I hope that I will be one of the lucky ones still around to greet you when you come back.

I wish you the best for your life, I'm sure someone with the personality, drive and talent of yourself will have a fantastic life. I hope to someday see you soon.

See you later.
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May I just say, from both a personal and professional perspective, what a wonderful experience it has been knowing and working with you over the past few months. Your contributions to roleplay have been astounding and you have done very well as Speaker, it's such a shame that we'll be losing someone of your quality and dedication, I genuinely hope you'll be able to return to the region soon.

I wish you all the best :)

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I echo everything that's been said, a great guy and great role player I hope we haven't seen the last of you Gad but if (and I stress if) we have it's been a privilege.

It would seem *looks down at feet* I've got some big shoes to fill in the Speaker department.
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I too hope you'll be able to return soon, and am sad to hear about this departure. I wish you the best with things and you know you're always welcome in our IRC channel and here on the forums if you have a spare moment!

Take care and see you again!
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Come back soon, Gad. o/
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Sad to see you go Gad. It's never nice to see strong members leave.

*Scratches Gad's username next to those of Dretsyej, Arpeggi and Elpidia*

I hope to see you around again in the future.

On another note, this really means that we need to elect a new speaker, seeing as Ach is technically ineligible for the position, what with his being a minister and all.
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*Bitterly paints over Elpidia's name for his sudden, unexpected and unannounced abandonment*

Curse you, E!

Edit: And you forgot Adamsneeka :(
Edited by CGJ, 6th January 2015 - 10:17 PM.
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"(16) Should the Speaker go inactive, defined as not having logged into the forum for five (5) days, they shall be deemed to have vacated the office, and the Deputy Speaker shall be appointed by the Grand Chancellor to replace them. If the Deputy Speaker is on leave, inactive as defined in this Section, or otherwise does not wish to be appointed to this position, then the Senate shall elect a new Speaker."


It's three days until election time (or so I'm told) and I don't see the value of holding a new speaker election between Zach and SC (who are the only eligible candidates) when we have to admit that such an election by the time it's been held is likely to take as much time as there is before the elections cycle- and with a speaker election going on I'd still as Deputy doing the job for the duration of that any way. So for the moment I suggest we just work without a Speaker and let the Deputy Speaker do the job since it won't be for long.

Obviously if this had happened next week when we'd be a new term of government then the situation would be different (in that I'd be having to weigh up my deputy speaker responsibility vs my position as Attorney General) but since it's three days until the cycle kicks in.

Obviously if we have to go down the Eighth Constitutional Amendment route now I will make that decision.


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Sucks to see you go Gad, you've been a great member of our community, both in RP and government and your contributions will be missed. Best of luck for the future.
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6th January 2015 - 10:46 PM
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"(16) Should the Speaker go inactive, defined as not having logged into the forum for five (5) days, they shall be deemed to have vacated the office, and the Deputy Speaker shall be appointed by the Grand Chancellor to replace them. If the Deputy Speaker is on leave, inactive as defined in this Section, or otherwise does not wish to be appointed to this position, then the Senate shall elect a new Speaker."


It's three days until election time (or so I'm told) and I don't see the value of holding a new speaker election between Zach and SC (who are the only eligible candidates) when we have to admit that such an election by the time it's been held is likely to take as much time as there is before the elections cycle- and with a speaker election going on I'd still as Deputy doing the job for the duration of that any way. So for the moment I suggest we just work without a Speaker and let the Deputy Speaker do the job since it won't be for long.

Obviously if this had happened next week when we'd be a new term of government then the situation would be different (in that I'd be having to weigh up my deputy speaker responsibility vs my position as Attorney General) but since it's three days until the cycle kicks in.

Obviously if we have to go down the Eighth Constitutional Amendment route now I will make that decision.


Since Gad also holds a Senate position, wouldn't there have to be a by-election to fill that spot?
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Theoretically yes, however the issue us by my understanding the next round of election process begins on the 9th. With the 24 hour nomination window for by elections and the 48 hour voting window we'd clearly go beyond the 9th. Therefore it seems impractical to fill the seat.
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This isn't an early vacancy so by-election not required.
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Oh, I didn't realise how soon the next elections were. Thanks for specifying.
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