The International Senate [OOC/Accepting Applications]

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I've set up a discord server for the international senate. Whoever makes a half decent logo earns my everlasting admiration

I will be joining the discord soon. Thanks for setting it up.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Mahoma Orta Atencio, the senator from Savereage has been discharged from the senate for lack of participation in the IC and inactivity.

On another note, I would like to offer up to office of speaker of the senate. I would like to have Jacob Haas resign but I would not want to do that unless I know that someone else will fill that spot. The responsibilities of the speaker are opening sessions, calling for votes, closing sessions, making the deciding vote if a final vote on a bill is tied, and addressing any issues in the IC such as violence (I don't think we will have an problem with that) and misconduct of senators.

[Allyrije]

Senator Information Sheet
Formal Nation Name: Kingdom of Allyria
Senator Name: Runiril Valathas
Senator Gender: Male
Senator Age: 40
Senator Height: 183cm
Senator Weight: 72.7kg
Senator Past Experience: Former Shadow Minister for the Environment, Former Interim Leader of the Worker's Party, Lawyer, Achieved Sergeant rank during military service
Senator Ideology: Social Democrat
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Appearance:

Main Strengths: Pragmatic, bilingual, valued
Main Weaknesses: Stubborn, sometimes a little too principled, mediocre orator
Biography: Born in Tear, Falinesti province, one of the strongholds of the leftist parties, he was always destined in a way to become a politician due to him being the son of the local Communist Party Treasurer. His childhood was mostly uneventful although his intelligence was noted by teachers throughout his school career. Upon graduating from the Allyrius University with a Masters in Law he became a lawyer and one of Allyria's most sought after Lawyers and this past experience can be seen in the way he picks through legislation. Took control of the Worker's Party after the 2015 election (in which they receive their worst result in 20 years), after which their former leader resigned until a new leader was elected and was made the shadow minister of the environment due to his experience in such areas.
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[Agarntrop]

Senator Information Sheet
Formal Nation Name: Republic of Agarntrop
Senator Name: Diana Wardleskin
Senator Gender: Female
Senator Age: 58
Senator Height: 5 foot 7 inches
Senator Weight: 146.2 lbs
Senator Past Experience: Foreign affairs minister from 2006-2010 under conservative league party. Been a politician since 1980s.
Senator Ideology: Moderate Conservatism, Progressivism, anti-racism, pro-economy
Join a Party (optional): N/a
Appearance: https://goo.gl/images/ecvYbz
Main Strengths: Intellegent, creative.
Main Weaknesses: Worries, short temper.
Biography: Born in Kloef, Agarntrop in 1960. Was clever and funny at school and left university with good qualifications. Joined Conservative league in 1984 and became an Agarn parliamentarian in 1989. Became deputy minister for foreign affairs in 1999 and cheif minister in 2006. Became opposition foreign affairs spokesperson following the 2010 election until became International Senate applicant in 2018.
Other Info: She was elected by parliament to the International Senate. Khanabul was chosen directly by the Prime minister.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Diana Wardleskin and Runiril Valathas have been accepted into the International Senate. I am working on a post for the resignation of Mr. Haas from speaker of the senate. I will officially post it once the decision of the ISDA executive head has been head.

[The United Orthodox States]

Formal Nation Name: The United Orthodox States
Senator Name: Archbishop Julian Venizelos
Senator Gender: Male
Senator Age: 48
Senator Height: 5ft 10in
Senator Weight: 160lbs
Senator Past Experience: Archbishop of New Peloponnesia, Member of the Council of Orthodox Lawmakers (COL), Former President of the COL
Senator Ideology: Radical Conservative/Nationalist
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Appearance: Short, greying hair, No mustache, Short, Bushy beard, Archbishops' Clothes.
Main Strengths: Great Orator, Unflinching Positions lead to close allies who agree with him, Strong Convictions means he can be depended on to think a certain way
Main Weaknesses: Unflinching Positions means he makes bitter enemies, Moderates push him away because he is a Radical
Biography: Born into a poor farming village in the rolling hills of the central part of the States, Julian Venizelos became renown for both his fierce Orthodox Faith and his remarkable orating skills. Venizelos used these gifts to become an Archbishop of the Church by the age of 30, an large feat. He then came to the realization that the best way to spread the word of god was through legislative means, and convinced the Patriarch to give his blessing for his new foray into international politics, and he became a diplomat.
Other Info: Greek Orthodoxy is his Religion.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Formal Nation Name: The United Orthodox States
Senator Name: Archbishop Julian Venizelos
Senator Gender: Male
Senator Age: 48
Senator Height: 5ft 10in
Senator Weight: 160lbs
Senator Past Experience: Archbishop of New Peloponnesia, Member of the Council of Orthodox Lawmakers (COL), Former President of the COL
Senator Ideology: Radical Conservative/Nationalist
Join a Party (optional):
Appearance: Short, greying hair, No mustache, Short, Bushy beard, Archbishops' Clothes.
Main Strengths: Great Orator, Unflinching Positions lead to close allies who agree with him, Strong Convictions means he can be depended on to think a certain way
Main Weaknesses: Unflinching Positions means he makes bitter enemies, Moderates push him away because he is a Radical
Biography: Born into a poor farming village in the rolling hills of the central part of the States, Julian Venizelos became renown for both his fierce Orthodox Faith and his remarkable orating skills. Venizelos used these gifts to become an Archbishop of the Church by the age of 30, an large feat. He then came to the realization that the best way to spread the word of god was through legislative means, and convinced the Patriarch to give his blessing for his new foray into international politics, and he became a diplomat.
Other Info: Greek Orthodoxy is his Religion.

Accepted, welcome to the International senate. I would like you to add a physical weakness though before posting in the IC.

[The United Orthodox States]

Formal Nation Name: The United Orthodox States
Senator Name: Archbishop Julian Venizelos
Senator Gender: Male
Senator Age: 48
Senator Height: 5ft 10in
Senator Weight: 160lbs
Senator Past Experience: Archbishop of New Peloponnesia, Member of the Council of Orthodox Lawmakers (COL), Former President of the COL
Senator Ideology: Radical Conservative/Nationalist
Join a Party (optional):ECP
Appearance: Short, greying hair, No mustache, Short, Bushy beard, Archbishops' Clothes.
Main Strengths: Great Orator, Unflinching Positions lead to close allies who agree with him, Strong Convictions means he can be depended on to think a certain way
Main Weaknesses: Unflinching Positions means he makes bitter enemies, Moderates push him away because he is a Radical, Very Blunt, pushing away could-be friends with his frankness.
Biography: Born into a poor farming village in the rolling hills of the central part of the States, Julian Venizelos became renown for both his fierce Orthodox Faith and his remarkable orating skills. Venizelos used these gifts to become an Archbishop of the Church by the age of 30, an large feat. He then came to the realization that the best way to spread the word of god was through legislative means, and convinced the Patriarch to give his blessing for his new foray into international politics, and he became a diplomat.
Other Info: Greek Orthodoxy is his Religion.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I have a few things I would like to inform the senators about. Voting on the ISDA executive head will be tomorrow. I will make a post about the candidates and voting will be by ballot box (a poll). Next, Sunday I am planning on making a post for the resignation of Jacob Haas. No senator knows yet, so don’t say anything about it in the IC, but if you are interested let me know via telegram or post in the OOC. Lastly, because of the growth of this senate, I will be making some modifications and adjustments to the home thread of the OOC, IC, and news thread. I hope to improve the quality greatly. Thanks for investing time in the International Senate and helping me grow this organization.

[Agarntrop]

I have a few things I would like to inform the senators about. Voting on the ISDA executive head will be tomorrow. I will make a post about the candidates and voting will be by ballot box (a poll). Next, Sunday I am planning on making a post for the resignation of Jacob Haas. No senator knows yet, so don’t say anything about it in the IC, but if you are interested let me know via telegram or post in the OOC. Lastly, because of the growth of this senate, I will be making some modifications and adjustments to the home thread of the OOC, IC, and news thread. I hope to improve the quality greatly. Thanks for investing time in the International Senate and helping me grow this organization.

But some nations have 2 or 3 votes. Could a poll work?

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I am thinking about giving each nation one vote on the ISDA executive head instead of giving each senator their own vote. This way a ballot box would work and nations would be voting instead of senators. The vote could be unbalanced if the nations that have two senators vote for the same person.

[Agarntrop]

I am thinking about giving each nation one vote on the ISDA executive head instead of giving each senator their own vote. This way a ballot box would work and nations would be voting instead of senators. The vote could be unbalanced if the nations that have two senators vote for the same person.

But my senators are voting for different people though.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I have made my post. Let me know if I have forgotten any candidates.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I have a few announcements. First, the following senators are in danger of being discharged from the senate because of inactivity in the IC:

• Frederico Alcasda of Mabuhay Land
• Luna Narcisca of Mabuhay Land
• Feofil Novoluniye of A m e n r i a
• Zhang Jingyi of A m e n r i a
• John Caulfeld of Eastern Fianoglach
• Averius Crisologo of Kazakovia
• Rafael Rodriguez of New Giliberafta
• Robert Warner of Nepenisea

Second, if the Liberal Party does not produce a constitution for their party by the end of this week, the party will be dissolved.

[Agarntrop]

I have a few announcements. First, the following senators are in danger of being discharged from the senate because of inactivity in the IC:

• Frederico Alcasda of Mabuhay Land
• Luna Narcisca of Mabuhay Land
• Feofil Novoluniye of A m e n r i a
• Zhang Jingyi of A m e n r i a
• John Caulfeld of Eastern Fianoglach
• Averius Crisologo of Kazakovia
• Rafael Rodriguez of New Giliberafta
• Robert Warner of Nepenisea

Second, if the Liberal Party does not produce a constitution for their party by the end of this week, the party will be dissolved.

My senator will leave the liberals if they don't produce a constitution by 3pm gmt time tommorow.

[Techganet]

I will not be able to be active in this thread until the end of the week, more or less. Is it possible for me to be exempted from removal? I am certain I will be active by then.

[Agarntrop]

Party proposal:

Social Democracy alliance

https://goo.gl/images/8VXuMv

Any senator that prescribes themselves to liberalism or socialism but not communism.

TG if interested

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I will not be able to be active in this thread until the end of the week, more or less. Is it possible for me to be exempted from removal? I am certain I will be active by then.

Yes, thanks for the heads up.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I haven’t been at home for the past few days so I have waited to make a post in the IC until I got home. I will be getting home tomorrow so expect a post then about the ISDA executive head, but in the mean time I will answer Annixe Christos question in the IC. The International Senate can have a flag, but I don’t think a bill would be appropriate for that, maybe just bring it up in the senate for discussion.

[The United Conservative Provinces]

Senator Information Sheet
Formal Nation Name: Zhao Dynasty(One of several ic stuff on this account along with lotharia)
Senator Name: Gao Qin
Senator Gender: M
Senator Age: 35
Senator Height: 6'7
Senator Weight: 220 pounds
Senator Past Experience: Military official, ambassador
Senator Ideology: Centrist pragmatist
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Appearance: Buff, bearded, covered in ceremonial armor that was vetted beforehand.
Main Strengths: Very bold, very confident, pragmatic to the core
Main Weaknesses: Few if any scruples, will disobey his own government to in his own eyes benefit it. Doesn't back down easily.
Biography:
He was previously a low-level military official who disobeyed orders and he and his platoon won a victory in a conflict. He also wrestled and killed a bear with his bear hands. He previously served as a minor diplomat, and was trusted with this new job.
Other Info:
He doesn't represent lotharia's beliefs very much, instead being purely pragmatic.

Accepted, Welcome to the International Senate. Please keep in mind the rules when posting in the IC.

[San Carlos Islands]

Hmm, this is interesting. I'm doing something similar with a few friends in a discord server.

Info in my sig if you wan't to check it out. Would be very helpful!

[The United Conservative Provinces]

I have made a post for the resignation of Jacob Haas. If you have a candidate from your nation you may present him now. I also have some senate business to take care of:

The Liberal Party has been dissolved due to inactivity of the party president and failing to produce a constitution.

The following senators have been discharged from the senate because of inactivity in the IC and lack of participation in the discussions.

• Feofil Novoluniye of A m e n r i a
• Zhang Jingyi of A m e n r i a
• John Caulfeld of Eastern Fianoglach
• Averius Crisologo of Kazakovia

[Vaktaria]

Senator Information Sheet
Formal Nation Name: The Free Empire of Vaktaria
Senator Name: Lord Phineas Castleton, Baron of Wellstone
Senator Gender: Male
Senator Age: 36
Senator Height: 5'10"
Senator Weight: 13st 5lbs
Senator Past Experience: Former Representative in The Parliament of Atlas
Senator Ideology: Fiscal Conservative
Join a Party (optional): Economic Coalition
Appearance: Overweight and balding, the Baron is rarely seen outside of court dress in public; a blue uniform decorated with medallions and chains, an ornamented sword handle at his side (blade absent).
Main Strengths: An old, proud family name as well as the Emperor's favour makes him confident and stubborn in debate.
Main Weaknesses: Being unused to being disrespected in any way, he can be put off by personal attacks.
Biography: Born into the centuries old Noble Castleton family, Lord Phineas was brought up as a country gentlemen. Due to his upbringing away from the concentrated and competitive city of Reichland, very little was expected of the young Lord when at the age of 12, his father died and left the estate and title of Baron of Wellstone to Lord Phineas. Shortly after his fathers death, Lord Phineas was taken to Court and pledged allegience to Emperor Reigner II; after this he remained at court and showed remarkable alacrity for a boy his age. Perhaps his competence and ambitions within court are why he was granted the honour of representing Vaktaria at the Regional Parliament of Atlas at the age of 20, where he served for 8 illustrious years before a scandal about a supposed love affair caused the Lord to resign from his position and return to his estate where he remained far from the public eye until a recent visit to Court in Reichland during which he was again granted a great honour to represent Vaktaria's interests at the International Senate if the nations application was to be accepted.
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[The United Conservative Provinces]

so, read stuff, seems to busy for me to do anything, confused what is even happening

A bill had just been passed (The Internationally Senate Defence Alliance) and the senators had just voted for who to be the executive head. Jacob Haas was the previous Speaker of the House, but he has just resigned and that spot is now open for others.

[Smaze]

Senator Information Sheet
Formal Nation Name: the Kingdom of Smaze
Senator Name: Joan Ormundt-Leareggar, Baronetess of Ormundt
Senator Gender: Female
Senator Age: 32 years of age
Senator Height: 1,65m
Senator Weight: 57 kg
Senator Past Experience: Civil servant / Diplomat
Senator Ideology: Constitutionalism, capitalism, centrism and fiscal conservatism.
Join a Party (optional): Economic coalition

Main Strengths: good public speaker, proud, intelligent
Main Weaknesses: a bit arrogant,
Biography: Joan was born to George Ormundt in the small rural town of Harvey's Rift in Northwest Smaze. She grew up as a privileged girl, and visited the the royal university of Kensington for her higher education. She studied law, and decided to become a civil servant, to aid the country that gave her the privilege. She served the state in many controversial lawsuits, including the famous MacCallow v. Percetti, which she voted against.

She got married to John C. Leareggar, a progressive politician, in 2012, but her marriage eventually failed in 2016. She decided to keep his name and was from that point on address as "JOL", as her name was rather long and difficult to pronounce. She eventually decided to go into politics as she began to become more and more famous as a lawyer. In 2016, she ran for a seat in the nation's parliament by joining the Country party. She eventually won her seat, and she had an important role in forging the Country party / national union coalition. This coalition government appointed her to the international senate, to expand the influence of her nation.
Other Info: Has Asthma.