Seraphic Delegacy II: Eri-more! |
Greetings, fellow South Pacificans, Last year, it was both my honour and my pleasure to be your Delegate for the first half of the year and, with your permission, I would like to step back into that role for at least one more term.
Why is that? Well, in all honesty, being Delegate of the South Pacific was the most fun and the most rewarding position I have thus far enjoyed in NationStates and it felt a natural fit for my personality and talents. Just look at what I achieved! As part of my term and with the help of the Council on Regional Security, I pushed the endorsement count and World Assembly voting influence of the Delegate of the South Pacific up by by over 200 endorsements, 150% of what it was when I took over and the current record for most endorsements in TSP history, which in turn resulted in a higher endorsement cap for all nations. I also built a new kind of relationship with the RMB, even more so than during my stint as a Local Councillor two years previously and I was very keen last summer to let it all roll on for another term.. These were things I didn’t want to put down and hand over right away, not least because there was more to be done.
My anxiety and the brewing “Timscade” incident made me decide that it would be better for my mental health to take a break from NS instead, but I've been back for months now and have been steadily reintegrating into the regional apparatus, including joining both the Council on Regional Security and stepping up to help out on the Legislator Committee. Taking on these responsibilities has reminded me all the more of the joys and opportunities the Delegacy affords.
And there's still more to be done! Here are some things I've had in mind:
A vote for me is not a vote for radical change - I don't believe the Delegacy needs anything radical done to it. It is, however, a vote for continuous improvement, seeking out new opportunities for development in gameside governance and World Assembly affairs and, above all, it's a vote for a safe and caring pair of hands in which to entrust this most beloved of regions.
Once more, I would be your servant.
Now, here's a Conflict of Interest disclosure in order to fulfill all righteousness:
I currently only have one active nation (though others might not actually have CTEd yet...) that being Erinor in the South Pacific, where I hold Legislator status, am a member of the CRS and the Legislator Committee and am a Discord chat moderator. Previous positions: TSP - Local Councillor, MoRA, Delegate, legal clerk (well, barely) and ambassadors to Albion and TNP. I was also the Founder and General Secretary of the Southern Progress Party and, before that, a member of the Island League. Osiris - citizen for a month in 2016 (for an article I was writing) The Celestial Union of Lazarus - citizen until the Funkadelia coup Albion - citizen TNP - citizen Other nations (mostly CTEd): Ezervolgyek The Southern Pioneer Wyngshade Smokestack and Riddlepike Terephah Prospero on Tempest SWAN proofreader Seraphus Founder of the Church of the South Pacific [Forum Thread] [Discord], a safe place to discuss spirituality for people of all faiths and none (currently looking for those interested in prayer and/or "home" groups);
And The Silicon Pens [Discord], a writer's group for the South Pacific and beyond! Yahweo usenneo ir varleo, ihraneo jurlaweo hraseu seu, ir jiweveo arladi. Salma 145:8
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• Divine Owl, Felis Silvestris Grampia, Poppy, Roavin, The Solar System Scope
I suspect i may end up hesitantly supporting your bid for the Delegacy. Maybe.
Considering you've been a Delegate for quite a while now, I suggest you let the newer nations try their bid. I've supported your Delegacy before, but it's 2019 and we should allow newer nations to try to run.
The Sakhalinsk Empire, Legislator of the South Pacific
Currently a citizen and legislator of TSP. I am active as Sverigesriket in Europe. Complete Conflict of Interest
You're running again?!
Now that makes this decision much harder... AIDENFIEELD
Legislator in TSP | Active User of the RMB | Former Local Councillor | Member of The Ministry Of Regional Affairs(01-03-2019, 09:52 PM)Divine Owl Wrote: You're running again?! I wish so many people I respect and like would stop throwing their hats into the ring, it would be much easier if they could narrow themselves down to one obvious choice >:I
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I'm more active gameside than here but either place I'd love to talk ^-^
Midwesterner. Political nerd. Chipotle enthusiast.
Minister of Culture of the South Pacific // Former Prime Minister
(01-03-2019, 08:44 PM)The Sakhalinsk Empire Wrote: Considering you've been a Delegate for quite a while now, I suggest you let the newer nations try their bid. I've supported your Delegacy before, but it's 2019 and we should allow newer nations to try to run. Erm, Seraph had only served one term. Tsunamy is the current Delegate.
(01-03-2019, 11:05 PM)Roavin Wrote:(01-03-2019, 08:44 PM)The Sakhalinsk Empire Wrote: Considering you've been a Delegate for quite a while now, I suggest you let the newer nations try their bid. I've supported your Delegacy before, but it's 2019 and we should allow newer nations to try to run. Oh yeah I forgot. But he's served for quite a long time in the government already and it would be nice to see a fresh face in the Delegacy. The Sakhalinsk Empire, Legislator of the South Pacific
Currently a citizen and legislator of TSP. I am active as Sverigesriket in Europe. Complete Conflict of Interest
(01-04-2019, 12:36 AM)The Sakhalinsk Empire Wrote:(01-03-2019, 11:05 PM)Roavin Wrote:(01-03-2019, 08:44 PM)The Sakhalinsk Empire Wrote: Considering you've been a Delegate for quite a while now, I suggest you let the newer nations try their bid. I've supported your Delegacy before, but it's 2019 and we should allow newer nations to try to run. To jump in here, Seraph served ... one delegate term? And one term as MoRA? That doesn't seem excessive. I also think it's important to remember a turn at the delegate's seat should be should be aspire to and achieve after service to the region. This specifically isn't a position that's intended for newer nations. We have a roster of positions for newer nations to get involved before graduating to the delegacy.
-tsunamy
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(01-04-2019, 02:59 AM)Tsunamy Wrote:I'm not saying that the position is not just for newer nation; I'm trying to say that newer nations are now having the chance to run. They are newer compared to the other candidates, but they may have the same amount of experience or so.(01-04-2019, 12:36 AM)The Sakhalinsk Empire Wrote:(01-03-2019, 11:05 PM)Roavin Wrote:(01-03-2019, 08:44 PM)The Sakhalinsk Empire Wrote: Considering you've been a Delegate for quite a while now, I suggest you let the newer nations try their bid. I've supported your Delegacy before, but it's 2019 and we should allow newer nations to try to run. And to clarify I'm okay with another Delegacy from Seraph - I've seen that he's a good leader. The Sakhalinsk Empire, Legislator of the South Pacific
Currently a citizen and legislator of TSP. I am active as Sverigesriket in Europe. Complete Conflict of Interest |
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