Difference between revisions of "Speaker of the Senate"

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The Speaker of the Senate is the office responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the the Senate of Taijitu. The Speaker is also responsible for ensuring that the laws and other legal records are accurate and up to date. Also appoints Speaker pro Tempore to help with carrying out of the Speaker's duties.

Election

Elections for the Speaker are held every fourth month by a Condorcet vote. Any member of the Senate who is not currently serving as either Delegate or Vice Delegate is eligible.

Powers

The Speaker has those powers necessary to run the Senate. The Speaker starts and closes votes, and moves proposals to a vote as laid down in the Internal Procedures of the Senate.

Oath

I, [forum name], do solemnly swear that I shall hold by and not abuse the power of my office as enumerated by the Constitution, ensure the proper functioning of the Senate as enumerated within its procedures with due efficacy and impartiality, and recognize that should I fail to comply to this oath that my office may be by a vote of no confidence forfeit.

List of Speakers of the Senate

1. Pragmia (January 2007-May 2007)
2. Pragmia (June 2007-September 2007)
3. Gnoled Ttam (October 2007 - December 15 2007)
4. Meri (December 16 2007-Unknown)
5. korinn (Unknown - Unknown)
6. Eluvatar (June 28 2010 - June 6, 2011)
7. Gallipoli-China (June 6, 2011-July 18, 2011)
8. Gulliver (July 18, 2011-current)