02-12-2016, 06:43 AM
Hi TSP,
Awe here, (finally) running for Chair of the Assembly. Since it's the Lunar New Year, I suppose it'd be appropriate for me to start off by wishing everyone 新年快乐,万事如意。(Happy New Year, may all be well)
Having served under two Chairs of the Assembly as Deputy, I decided to make a run as Chair this time around, given that RL is no longer in the way.
Personally, I think the biggest issue facing the region, and the Assembly at this point in time, is constitutional reform. I'm glad that preliminary discussions on reform have begun in the Assembly, and if elected as Chair, I'll fully support efforts by members of the community, contributing to reform of the Charter and other laws.
Aside from supporting reform, I'll also work in consultation with members of the Cabinet, in order to allow the affairs of the Cabinet to be more consultative and transparent. An idea I have mooted before is that of Questions to Cabinet Ministers, similar to Question Time in Westminster parliamentary systems, where members can post questions to relevant Cabinet Ministers.
The position of the Chair of the Assembly, in my opinion, is one that should be impartial and fair. For this reason, I would support any legislation introduced to rescind the Chair's Senior Cabinet status, as has been introduced before, since I do not believe that the Chair plays an essential role in the running of government/Cabinet as is, being more accountable to the Assembly and the members of the South Pacific community in general.
In addition, I have also refrained from voting after being elected as Deputy Chair, in order to maintain impartially, unless my vote makes a difference in the outcome, which is similar in function to the casting votes of Speakers of real-world legislatures. I will continue this practice if elected as Chair. Alongside what I've mentioned above, I'd also like to see the Assembly adopt a set of protocol governing Assembly procedures, especially ones that are not stated explicitly in legislation or at the discretion of the Chair, so as to prevent ambiguity when the Chair is exercising his duties. (So I don't have to make posts like these)
Thank you for taking the time to read my campaign. Feel free to ask any questions.
Awe here, (finally) running for Chair of the Assembly. Since it's the Lunar New Year, I suppose it'd be appropriate for me to start off by wishing everyone 新年快乐,万事如意。(Happy New Year, may all be well)
Having served under two Chairs of the Assembly as Deputy, I decided to make a run as Chair this time around, given that RL is no longer in the way.
Personally, I think the biggest issue facing the region, and the Assembly at this point in time, is constitutional reform. I'm glad that preliminary discussions on reform have begun in the Assembly, and if elected as Chair, I'll fully support efforts by members of the community, contributing to reform of the Charter and other laws.
Aside from supporting reform, I'll also work in consultation with members of the Cabinet, in order to allow the affairs of the Cabinet to be more consultative and transparent. An idea I have mooted before is that of Questions to Cabinet Ministers, similar to Question Time in Westminster parliamentary systems, where members can post questions to relevant Cabinet Ministers.
The position of the Chair of the Assembly, in my opinion, is one that should be impartial and fair. For this reason, I would support any legislation introduced to rescind the Chair's Senior Cabinet status, as has been introduced before, since I do not believe that the Chair plays an essential role in the running of government/Cabinet as is, being more accountable to the Assembly and the members of the South Pacific community in general.
In addition, I have also refrained from voting after being elected as Deputy Chair, in order to maintain impartially, unless my vote makes a difference in the outcome, which is similar in function to the casting votes of Speakers of real-world legislatures. I will continue this practice if elected as Chair. Alongside what I've mentioned above, I'd also like to see the Assembly adopt a set of protocol governing Assembly procedures, especially ones that are not stated explicitly in legislation or at the discretion of the Chair, so as to prevent ambiguity when the Chair is exercising his duties. (So I don't have to make posts like these)
Thank you for taking the time to read my campaign. Feel free to ask any questions.