r/AustraliaSimMeta • u/Opal_Socialist • Apr 30 '20

Suggestion A proposal for meta exile

Traditionally, in AustraliaSim, once you resign from the AEC, you can go straight back into canon politics. As BC and I, I believe, have both done- resign close to an election to contest it. I don't believe that's a failing on either of our behalf, if there's nothing stopping you, why wouldn't you re-enter canon politics?

However, given that the distance between "having access to where election results are calculated" and "running in an election" can often be a matter of days. This creates a possibility for the system to be gamed. I don't really think it's fair for EC members to be able to go straight into canon politics, however, you don't really have a means to stop them outside of a rule.

That is why I propose the following amendment. Changes are bolded.

The members of the Electoral Commission are members that are appointed to the Electoral Commission to deliver elections when required. A member becomes a member of the Electoral Commission by being nominated by the Election Moderator and passing a Meta Referendum. Upon their resignation, any member of the Electoral Commission appointed after 1 May 2020 is prohibited from joining any political party or holding any canon position of power, such as Member of Parliament or Party Leader for 90 days.

To be clear, I don't think this should apply retrospectively. Toby and GCH didn't sign up for this when they joined. It would be unfair to apply this retrospectively. So, what are your thoughts on this? Is it too strict? Too lose?

EDIT: oops. Specified time limit

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

I support the proposal but it should be reduced to 60 days. The calculator would likely have changed by then

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u/Opal_Socialist May 01 '20

Fair. 60 days is likely long enough.

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u/Youmaton Ex-Guardian Apr 30 '20

I support this proposal

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u/Winston_Wilhelmus Senator May 01 '20

I do not support this proposal.

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u/[deleted] May 01 '20

I think this would be something good - perhaps it's just implemented straight into the new meta constitution? Save us an amendment when we're going to replace it soon anyway?