Nomination of Hector to the Imperial Throne
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The notes record that no proxy votes were allowed for this Senate vote. This is not legal, a body may [[Proxy#Challenging_a_Proxy|challenge a proxy]] if they believe an individual is acting fraudulently, but they cannot unilaterally declare all proxy votes to be invalid, no matter how import a vote seems. Denying the right of proxy to a senator who is unable to be present is tantamount to denying representation to the Imperial citizens that that senator - or that senator's proxy - represents. | The notes record that no proxy votes were allowed for this Senate vote. This is not legal, a body may [[Proxy#Challenging_a_Proxy|challenge a proxy]] if they believe an individual is acting fraudulently, but they cannot unilaterally declare all proxy votes to be invalid, no matter how import a vote seems. Denying the right of proxy to a senator who is unable to be present is tantamount to denying representation to the Imperial citizens that that senator - or that senator's proxy - represents. | ||
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Revision as of 15:36, 19 October 2017
Nomination of Hector of the Spire of the Celestial Cascade to the position of Emperor.
Proposed by the Conscience, seconded by Sarvos.
Proposed by the Conscience, seconded by Sarvos.
Voting
- Defeated 4 votes to 18
Date
- Autumn 377YE (Event Three 2013).
Constitution
The notes record that no proxy votes were allowed for this Senate vote. This is not legal, a body may challenge a proxy if they believe an individual is acting fraudulently, but they cannot unilaterally declare all proxy votes to be invalid, no matter how import a vote seems. Denying the right of proxy to a senator who is unable to be present is tantamount to denying representation to the Imperial citizens that that senator - or that senator's proxy - represents.