I mostly agree with Glen, however I do think there needs to be an upper limit on how long the committee can ignore an application for. As is they can leave you on pending forever or ignore you entirely without penalty, which in my view constructively amounts to a denial since the outcome is the same as a denial (refusal to grant legislator status).

I think there would be merit in requiring the Committee to approve or deny applications within 2-3 weeks of receipt or face penalty. As is they could all never open Welcoming and Registration again and our only remedy would be to recall them.