The Voting Reform Act

[Treaty 1349]

THE VOTING REFORMS ACT 

 With the disastrous election process seen during the election of Grand King Norli Starbreaker, a new round of voting reforms was called for by both Clans and individuals alike. In the new Voting Reforms Act, the previously seen problems of the old voting format shall be fixed and reworked, ensuring that only actively participating members of Urguan can vote for the Grand King who will represent them.

 

SECTION I: THE DWARVEN CENSUS

With concerns of random Dwed who show up, vote, then vanish as seen in the previous elections, a Dwarven Census has been established to ensure only active members of Urguan’s folk can vote for the Grand King. To even be considered, one must be active PRIOR to the Grand King stepping down, meaning any following requirements shall have to have been completed prior to the Grand King publicly stepping down, unless stated otherwise. Alongside the initial requirement, one must also:

 

       I. BE of Urguan’s Folk.

           a.Honorary Dwed recognized by Urguan’s council may count under Urguan’s Folk.

           b.Dwed must be of at least 30 years of age.

 

       II. HAVE been active for 4 stone hours in the stone week prior to the election concluding.

 

       III. HAVE been in Urguan’s lands for at least 2 stone weeks prior to the Grand King stepping down.

           a.((The Persona must have been made at least 2 weeks prior)).

 

       IV. BE an active member of the Grand Kingdom.

           a.To be considered active, at least one of the following must apply:

                 i. Own a Home in Urguan.

                       a. Said homes are required to have been managed by Urguani stewards, therefore, homes in vassal holds do not qualify.

                 ii. Be an active member of an Urguani Guild.

                       a. Guildmasters will be required to vouch for a member being active.

                 iii. Be an active member of the Urguani Legion.

                       a. The Grand Marshal will be required to vouch for a member being active.

                 iv. Be an active member of an Urguani Clan.

                       a. Clan leaders shall provide the Council with a list of active members.

                       b. The Council shall approve or disapprove of the list, with a majority vote holding the ability to disqualify certain members from being considered active.

 

SECTION II: COUNTING THE VOTE

To solidify the votes recorded by the masses, the Lord Regent holds the primary duty of ensuring all votes follow the outlined guidelines. Throughout the counting process, the Urguani Council recognizes the following:

 

       I. IF an unbreakable tie is the only foreseeable outcome, a council of 5 unanimously approved elder dwed shall convene to decide who is elected Grand King.

            a. Those who are tied for Grand King and the Lord Regent shall be the individuals who choose the 5 dwed.

           b. The majority vote of the 5 dwed shall be the tiebreaking vote.

 

       II. THE Lord Regent shall hold final say in deciding which votes are approved, alongside the guidance of those running in the election.

           a. If the count is believed to be incorrect, those running may request for the council as a whole to recount the entire vote, and vote on its approval.

           b. The individuals running for Grand King may petition for an individual’s vote to be counted, even if they do not meet requirements. For such to pass, all parties must be in unanimous agreement.

 

       III. WHO one voted for shall remain private, unless a Council revote is required.

 

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Lord Chancellor of Urguan, Elder of Clan Frostbeard,

 Master of the Order of Remembrance

 

[Emery 737]

Edmond of Blackwald disapproves of the dwarf only voting rights.

[Lickspittle 694]

"Eqval rightz fov hvmanz!" Said the famous Orenian Bounty Hunter Daffey de Dyck. 

"Nov reformz matter vntil hvmanz are accovnted fov!"

[Hiebe 2475]

Dwain agrees as he is tired of having to intervene in corrupt counting.

 

 

(That moment when mineman elections have more integrity than the usa)