So, as political parties don't seem to be going a way, I wanted to propose a way to codify them. More or less, I think this will give us a basis to start and a bit of a structure to ensure that the admins aren't creating dozens of forums than never get used.

As such, I'm proposing the following:

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Political Parties Act

An act outlining political parties and their benefits.

1. Defining Political Parties

(1) Any group of people may form a political party in the region, subject to the constraints described herein.
(2) All political parties must have enough legislative members to nominate a full slate during Cabinet elections.

2. Acceptance of Political Parties

(1) To be recognized as a political party, one member of the purposed party must provide a list of legislators to the Chair of the Assembly.
(2) The Chair of the Assembly will be tasked with:
         a. Verifying the validity of party members.
         b. Approving the political party.
         c. Keeping a list of political parties and their members.
         d. Dissolving political parties when determined by law.

3. Rights of Political Parties

(1) Once approved, political parties will be afforded a public and private forum area that may be customized in conjunction with the forum administrators.
(2) Parties may discuss potential legislation and lobby on behalf or against legislation.
(3) Parties may nominate candidates for political office and lobby on behalf or against candidates.

4. Dissolution of Political Parties

(1) Political parties will be dissolved if
         a. The requirements as described herein are not met,
         b. No member runs for a political office in an entire calendar year, or
         c. Members vote to dissolve said party, in a vote held in conjunction with the Chair of the Assembly.

Thoughts?