It's that time of year again!
Do you think you have what it takes in order to take on the major challenges of playing Runnerboro politics? Runnerboro is the largest player-owned island, and most populated player-owned island on the server, with an estimated 100 plots, it is also the most populated island on the server and is growing daily, estimating that 20% of the active server resides in Runnerboro. The island is growing massively, and the President has requested the addition of 3 new political positions within the Government, allowing the further expansion of the island to reach what it's clearly capable of achieving. The Island consists of 2 states, 1 Military base, and 1 foreign entity.
Vote here, I strongly suggest reading the information found below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...yMo4vTxcjSrliKEQZdclF38g/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Republic of Runnerboro is looking for candidates for the 5th election in Runnerboro history, and the 1st off-month election in the country's history (Ordered by the President).
Basic duties for both positions -
Representative;
Support the efforts especially conducted by the President
Focus more on Foreign initiatives
Bring suggestions into discussion
Manage the expansion of the island
Create plots
State Senate;
Support the efforts especially conducted by the Governor
Focus more on Domestic initiatives
Create plots
Here is information on how power is separated throughout the country and abroad (in order);
Runnerboro Domestically (Entire country)
-President
-Vice President
-eatsmith
Runnerboro Foreign
-President
-Representative
-eatsmith
State of North Runnerboro
-President
-North Governor
-North Senator
-Vice President
State of South Runnerboro
-President
-South Governor
-South Senator
-Vice President
Fort Yadkin
-President
-eatsmith
-South Senator
Everything put into action is done with a 4/7 vote, between the President, Vice President, 2 Governors, 2 Senators, the Representative, and myself.
The salary for Representative and Senator is base don plot sales, however representative does reserve the right to govern the establishment of foreign land if conducted to do so by the president. The salary's are below:
Representative (In Runnerboro) - 1/4 of plot sales, splitting with the Governor of that state, the President/Vice President (1/2), and myself.
Representative (Outside of Runnerboro) - 1/3 of plot sales, splitting with the President/Vice President (1/2), and myself.
Senators - 1/4 of plot sales, splitting with the Governor of that state, the President/Vice President (1/2), and myself.
An example of how this works follows;
Representative (In Runnerboro) - Sells plot for $100,000 - Receives $25,000 from that plot sale.
Representative (Outside of Runnerboro) - Sells plot for $100,000 - Receives $33,000 from that plot sale.
Senator - Sells plot for $100,000 - Receives $25,000 from that plot sale.
The only requirements are that you must be able to type fluent English and you can NOT pay for people to vote for you, or you will be disqualified.
The deadline to enter for both positions is 12/1/2017
Everyone will be able to caste their vote from 12/1/2017- 12/6/2017
The winner will be announced no later than 12/3/2017 and will take office effective immediately.
The City of Runnerboro does follow a constitution similar to the United States of America and Russian Constitution when it comes to how the Government is ran.
The City of Runnerboro does have a circuit court system in which I am the Judge that is below the Cayman Court jurisdiction in which can be appealed. The mayor and city manager are required to log every plot sold, including the date, size, and price. Failure to do so can lead to impeachment. The Mayor does have the ability to create territories, in which they will be required to elect an official to Govern.
How impeachment works:
If a citizen votes for impeachment, I will review the case and if I accept it, I will hold a vote on the legitimacy of your position.
If the president is impeached, the Vice President will hold the mayors office until I get a hold of the candidate with the second highest votes, who will then take office.
If the Vice President is impeached, I will take the Vice President's office until I get a hold of the candidate with the second highest votes, who will then take office.
If the Representative is impeached, I will elect an interim Representative.
If the Senator is impeached/resigns, the Governor of that state will elect an interim Senator.
Runnerboro Constitution as interpreted by the Cayman Court System, in which has the final authority.-
Amendment 1: Freedom of Speech
- "The Legislature may not pass a law that sets up or favors any religion. It will not make any laws to limit the free practice of a religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, or the people's right to gather together peacefully. The Department of Justice will not make any law to limit the right of the people to ask the government to change laws that they find harmful to them."
Amendment 2: Right to Bear Arms
- "The people have the right to keep and carry weapons (guns, etc) for their security and self-defense. The Department of Justice shall not make any laws to remove that right. The Right to Bear Arms with appropriate licenses shall not be infringed."
Amendment 3: Search & Seizure
- "People shall be safe from unreasonable searches of their bodies, homes, papers, and properties by the government. The government may not search or take things from a person's home without a warrant (a written order approved by a Judge/Justice). The Department of Justice will give out warrants only when probable cause is shown as a reason for the search. The warrant shall describe the place to be searched, and the things or the person's that may be taken."
Amendment 4: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
- "The freedom from excessive bail, excessive ticketing, excessive incarceration, and guarantee that punishments fit the nature/severity of a crime."
Amendment 5: No Self-Incrimination
- "A person who is accused of a serious crime cannot be tried again for that crime after being acquitted by the Department of Justice."
Amendment 6: Double Jeopardy
- "A person who is accused of a serious crime cannot be tried again for that crime after being acquitted by the Department of Justice."
Amendment 7: Imminent Domain
- "The government may not take a person's private property for public use unless they pay a fair price for it."
Amendment 8: Right to Trial
- "A person who is accused of a crime has the right to a speedy trial, which is open to the public. The accused always has a right to know their charges and face their accusers."
Amendment 9: Right to Witnesses
- "The accused will be able to see and hear the witnesses against him. The accused person shall have the right to get witnesses for his defense, and compel them to appear in court. He shall have the right to an attorney to help him in the trial if one is available."
Amendment 10: Felony Disenfranchisement
- "Certain people shall lose the right to hold a representative office. The citizens losing these rights are those who have been convicted of any Class 1 Felony within the last 14 days.
The President and Vice President also has the power to create/revoke amendments and create/remove laws as long as it has the 4/7 vote.
Do you think you have what it takes in order to take on the major challenges of playing Runnerboro politics? Runnerboro is the largest player-owned island, and most populated player-owned island on the server, with an estimated 100 plots, it is also the most populated island on the server and is growing daily, estimating that 20% of the active server resides in Runnerboro. The island is growing massively, and the President has requested the addition of 3 new political positions within the Government, allowing the further expansion of the island to reach what it's clearly capable of achieving. The Island consists of 2 states, 1 Military base, and 1 foreign entity.
Vote here, I strongly suggest reading the information found below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1...yMo4vTxcjSrliKEQZdclF38g/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Republic of Runnerboro is looking for candidates for the 5th election in Runnerboro history, and the 1st off-month election in the country's history (Ordered by the President).
Basic duties for both positions -
Representative;
Support the efforts especially conducted by the President
Focus more on Foreign initiatives
Bring suggestions into discussion
Manage the expansion of the island
Create plots
State Senate;
Support the efforts especially conducted by the Governor
Focus more on Domestic initiatives
Create plots
Here is information on how power is separated throughout the country and abroad (in order);
Runnerboro Domestically (Entire country)
-President
-Vice President
-eatsmith
Runnerboro Foreign
-President
-Representative
-eatsmith
State of North Runnerboro
-President
-North Governor
-North Senator
-Vice President
State of South Runnerboro
-President
-South Governor
-South Senator
-Vice President
Fort Yadkin
-President
-eatsmith
-South Senator
Everything put into action is done with a 4/7 vote, between the President, Vice President, 2 Governors, 2 Senators, the Representative, and myself.
The salary for Representative and Senator is base don plot sales, however representative does reserve the right to govern the establishment of foreign land if conducted to do so by the president. The salary's are below:
Representative (In Runnerboro) - 1/4 of plot sales, splitting with the Governor of that state, the President/Vice President (1/2), and myself.
Representative (Outside of Runnerboro) - 1/3 of plot sales, splitting with the President/Vice President (1/2), and myself.
Senators - 1/4 of plot sales, splitting with the Governor of that state, the President/Vice President (1/2), and myself.
An example of how this works follows;
Representative (In Runnerboro) - Sells plot for $100,000 - Receives $25,000 from that plot sale.
Representative (Outside of Runnerboro) - Sells plot for $100,000 - Receives $33,000 from that plot sale.
Senator - Sells plot for $100,000 - Receives $25,000 from that plot sale.
The only requirements are that you must be able to type fluent English and you can NOT pay for people to vote for you, or you will be disqualified.
The deadline to enter for both positions is 12/1/2017
Everyone will be able to caste their vote from 12/1/2017- 12/6/2017
The winner will be announced no later than 12/3/2017 and will take office effective immediately.
The City of Runnerboro does follow a constitution similar to the United States of America and Russian Constitution when it comes to how the Government is ran.
The City of Runnerboro does have a circuit court system in which I am the Judge that is below the Cayman Court jurisdiction in which can be appealed. The mayor and city manager are required to log every plot sold, including the date, size, and price. Failure to do so can lead to impeachment. The Mayor does have the ability to create territories, in which they will be required to elect an official to Govern.
How impeachment works:
If a citizen votes for impeachment, I will review the case and if I accept it, I will hold a vote on the legitimacy of your position.
If the president is impeached, the Vice President will hold the mayors office until I get a hold of the candidate with the second highest votes, who will then take office.
If the Vice President is impeached, I will take the Vice President's office until I get a hold of the candidate with the second highest votes, who will then take office.
If the Representative is impeached, I will elect an interim Representative.
If the Senator is impeached/resigns, the Governor of that state will elect an interim Senator.
Runnerboro Constitution as interpreted by the Cayman Court System, in which has the final authority.-
Amendment 1: Freedom of Speech
- "The Legislature may not pass a law that sets up or favors any religion. It will not make any laws to limit the free practice of a religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, or the people's right to gather together peacefully. The Department of Justice will not make any law to limit the right of the people to ask the government to change laws that they find harmful to them."
Amendment 2: Right to Bear Arms
- "The people have the right to keep and carry weapons (guns, etc) for their security and self-defense. The Department of Justice shall not make any laws to remove that right. The Right to Bear Arms with appropriate licenses shall not be infringed."
Amendment 3: Search & Seizure
- "People shall be safe from unreasonable searches of their bodies, homes, papers, and properties by the government. The government may not search or take things from a person's home without a warrant (a written order approved by a Judge/Justice). The Department of Justice will give out warrants only when probable cause is shown as a reason for the search. The warrant shall describe the place to be searched, and the things or the person's that may be taken."
Amendment 4: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
- "The freedom from excessive bail, excessive ticketing, excessive incarceration, and guarantee that punishments fit the nature/severity of a crime."
Amendment 5: No Self-Incrimination
- "A person who is accused of a serious crime cannot be tried again for that crime after being acquitted by the Department of Justice."
Amendment 6: Double Jeopardy
- "A person who is accused of a serious crime cannot be tried again for that crime after being acquitted by the Department of Justice."
Amendment 7: Imminent Domain
- "The government may not take a person's private property for public use unless they pay a fair price for it."
Amendment 8: Right to Trial
- "A person who is accused of a crime has the right to a speedy trial, which is open to the public. The accused always has a right to know their charges and face their accusers."
Amendment 9: Right to Witnesses
- "The accused will be able to see and hear the witnesses against him. The accused person shall have the right to get witnesses for his defense, and compel them to appear in court. He shall have the right to an attorney to help him in the trial if one is available."
Amendment 10: Felony Disenfranchisement
- "Certain people shall lose the right to hold a representative office. The citizens losing these rights are those who have been convicted of any Class 1 Felony within the last 14 days.
The President and Vice President also has the power to create/revoke amendments and create/remove laws as long as it has the 4/7 vote.
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