Term 1 - Nominations for Public Defender

[Chieftess]

All members of the judiciary share several traditional rights and responsibilities:

Post polls and discussion on interpretations of the Constitution, Code of Laws, and Code of Standards.
Do not have Deputies but may appoint Pro-Tem justicesif they are unable to fulfill their duties. Pro-Tem officials have all of the rights and responsibilities of the officials they are filling in for but are a temporary position and must surrender their pro-tem status upon the request of the official.
Participate in Judicial Review to determine the legality of proposed amendments, laws and standards.
Initiate and participate in Judicial Review to interpret and clarify existing amendments, laws and standards.
Initiate and participate in Judicial Review to dismiss investigations as having "No Merit".
Post Legislative polls that have passed Judicial Review (chief justice only).

Please Accept or Decline any nominations you receive.

 

[Immortal]

Self nominate

Accepted

Nominate CYC for the position.

 

[Noldodan]

, CT. As per the results of this poll, we will have a JA and a PD instead of associate justices.

 

[Cyc]

I accept. Thank you Immortal. I will second Immortal.

 

[truckingpete]

2nd Cyc...3rd Immortal....Good luck people..

 

[Sarevok]

I second both candidates.

 

[DaveShack]

I nominate Furiey.

 

[Curufinwe]

I nominate myself and Accept

 

[blackheart]

I nominate myself and accept.

Justice for all!

 

[Cyc]

I'll second blackheart, curufinwe, and Furiey.

 

[Cyc]

Question for the candidates:

What principle would you use for a basis in determining whether an investigation had "No Merit"?

 

[Immortal]

Specify in a little more detail what youi mean by principal.

In terms of what would cause me to do so: Lack of evidence and the relevent constitutional articles, nothing more. Whether an investigation is political in nature or not, it is the job of the judiciary to uphold the constitution, and defend the accused from wrongful investigation.

 

[blackheart]

In response to Cyc, what the investigation's original intent was. Was it political in nature and to be used to discredit opponents or was it a question of legal matter or welfare of the citizens. I believe investigations can occur under probable cause.

 

[Bootstoots]

Three questions I'm going to put in every nomination thread (except FA, as I'm running there):

1. Are you running for multiple positions?

2. If you answered yes to the above question, what positions are you running for, and in what order would you accept them if you win multiple elections?

3. If this position is not your first choice as answered in question 2, why should we vote for you here, knowing that our vote may be wasted if you win another election?

 

[Cyc]

I'm running for three positions. Chief Justice, Public Defender, and Judge Advocate. I would take Chief Justice first of course, and it really wouldn't matter which of the other two I would give priority, as I could thrive in both environments just as easily. And number 3, you need me as Chief Justice. You need me on the Judiciary. Voting for me on all three positions will benefit you. I am here to protect your rights and make sure things follow procedure. Because of the election process here in the Demogames, we have chosen for people to run for multiple positions at once. This goes against my better judgement, but if the people wish it to be, so be it.

 

[Immortal]

1. Are you running for multiple positions?

2. If you answered yes to the above question, what positions are you running for, and in what order would you accept them if you win multiple elections?

3. If this position is not your first choice as answered in question 2, why should we vote for you here, knowing that our vote may be wasted if you win another election?

1. Yes, The judiciary, FA, Culture, and Science.

2. I have no "order" of preference, I have no idea which elections I stand a chance of being elected in, when I have a better idea of that, then I'll pick a preference. Ive been busy organizing the constitution, I simply am running in the positions I know myself to be the best at.

3. See above. Until Election night I am open to all options.

 

[SniperDevil]

Is a public defender a high position and does it require a lot of work? If so, what would be a better position for someone new to the DemoGame other than a simple citizen?

 

[Immortal]

Short answer: It canrequire a lot of work, but what it does require is a lot of TIME when an investigation is underway.

If you're feeling like you might be better suited in another department, Culture, Science, and Foreign Affairs are all very straighforward departments. Even if you arent elected to the minister position, a deputy position in any of these positions will be agreat introduction into our political world!

regards,

 

[Curufinwe]

Cyc: If there was no evidence available or there was no law against what they did, I would dismiss it as of no merity.

Boots:
1. Are you running for multiple positions?
Yes, Chief Justice, Associate Judge Advocate, Public Defender, Culture Minister

2. If you answered yes to the above question, what positions are you running for, and in what order would you accept them if you win multiple elections?
Already answered. Chief Justice, Culture Minister, Judge Advocate, Public Defender.

3. If this position is not your first choice as answered in question 2, why should we vote for you here, knowing that our vote may be wasted if you win another election?
To ensure I get on as something, hah. Vote for me to ensure your representation in the Judiciary and/or Culture. I'm committed to a synergistic approach to my positions, and to following the will of the people as expressed in a poll, regardless of what I think.

 

[Furiey]

Thank you for the nomination, but I will decline. You will have noticed that I have not been around that much, and at the moment I don't have the time to do justice to this position.