Delegate Requirements/Post here to run for Del!

[Grub (Lenlyvit)]

"Resolution 2004-002: Delegate Elections

Approved 10/11/04.

The Council of Nine has discussed at length and voted on some new rules for future Delegate elections in the 10000 Islands.

Besides the existing requirements (UN nation, TITO Member, 30 days in the forum,) the following requirements for nations running for Delegate in future elections have been added. Here they are:

1) Minimum of 10 TITO Battles Stars
2) Minimum of 50 forum posts
3) Voting will now be handled through the forum like Senate elections."

Nations running for Delegate:
Goldenloser
Gluuland
Estayland

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Ah. I see. Well, that rules out most people. I dont think the UPP has any highly decorated TITO members so i'm not sure if any of us will be running....it rules me out for a start.

[GLIII]

well that rules out me too...

[Gluuland]

I will be running for delegate...

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

And you have my public backing as a UPP candidate

[Ustania]

i'm exercising my freedom of speech i think that the requirments are very unfair for a start not many people have these stars. Also said person may have very little political knowledge of how the politics in the region works. its better to have those who are more experienced in politics than more experiance in war!

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Fair enough, but often the TITO aspect shows loyalty, and more importantly a knowledge of what defines us broadly as a region. That definition of identity is key in attracting nations via our Dept. Immigration. Without that knowledge our population will continue to dwindle. Whilst i feel the requirements are rigourously discriminatory, i feel it is a necessity.
Therefore the politics and defense aspects are broadly interlinked. It isnt like back in the days of the NAS I was only delegate because no one else wanted the job. Not sufficiently to outbid me in over a year of service....

*reminisces*

[Kericia]

I have to disagree with you, actually a lot of people have battle stars (heck I have 6 myself...). I believe that the candidates' involvement in TITO shows that they're dedicated to the region as a whole. Also, I wouldn't question Glu's, HockeyNutville's and Goldenloser's knowledge on how the politics run around here...

[Jesioneka]

I've got to defend the Battle Star requirement too. For a long time, the politics of the region was very well mixed up with TITO's affairs. Understanding TITO was key to the 10KI back then.

Also, 10 Battle Stars really isn't that many. It used to take a month or so of active duty to get 10. Getting them shows a commitment to the region, the region's philosophy, and the NS side of the game. The only problem I potentially foresee is that if TITO stays this inactive, it will be hard to earn those 10 Stars for new nations. Hopefully our next Delegate will make sure TITO stays relevant.

But I do respect your opinion, Ustania. I would note that there is no TITO requirement to run for Senator, a modestly high position, or join a department, so there are plenty of ways for non-TITO nations to get involved. But Delegate is our second-highest position and a security issue. So here I support the more rigid requirement.

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

Well said both Sirs.

[Estayland]

I will also run for the delegate seat. My statement will come tonight.

[Ustania]

ustania said:

i'm exercising my freedom of speech i think that the requirments are very unfair for a start not many people have these stars. Also said person may have very little political knowledge of how the politics in the region works. its better to have those who are more experienced in politics than more experiance in war!

after consideration i withdraw said comment

[Hockeynutville]

You know, I think it has to be said....I think I've seen more activity in this forum since the delegate race has begun than I have in the past week. So maybe that what it takes to get people going around here eh?

[Gluuland]

Yes, very interesting... *assumes pondering position*
but im here very day, so not too different...

[Greek People Nation (GPN)]

We have some good canadites running. It will be a hard disicion. But whoever wins will bring glory to the region

[Boktavia II]

Yes, good luck to all the candidates...this could be the most all-around well-qualified and experienced group of candidates in the elections I can remember... it won't be an easy decision.

[Jesioneka]

I agree. It's funny because I had planned on running, but once I saw the great nations we had running, I felt no need. There was nothing I could add to the race. All four of you are excellent and offer more to the 10KI than I can right now.

Even after asking my questions, I have no idea who I'll be voting for. I'm quite torn. All I know is that I can rest easy that whoever is extremely qualified and will certainly lead our region incredibly well. I can't be prouder of all of you, or of my region, than I am in seeing the great race we are about to have. Good luck to you all. As others have said, this won't be an easy choice, and I think it will be a fascinating study of 10KI politics.

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

^ What he said aside from throughts of running again. It's not to be my time in the sun.

[Fleeb]

I'm delighted to see the activity levels pick up around the election.

A note about the TITO stars requirement (notice that has been in place over 15 months) -- we had a fairly unknown candidate coming on pretty strong in the race a few weeks before that. That event threw us all into some serious concern that we might be experiencing some infiltration by raiders, and this requirement was one of our responses.

As TITO has been less active recently, it will remain for future leadership to determine whether this is a realistic requirement over the coming months and years. But we have some outstanding candidates who certainly fill the bill now, and we can be very grateful for that.

Personally I expect we will see TITO more active again, unless raiders become a thing of the past. One can only wish....

[Sinn Féin's Ireland]

True. Still, ironically, this wouldnt at all help us in terms of IMM in the short term. (regional identity &c.) Double Edged sword for everything isnt there?