[AMENDMENT] Amendment to SOM: Noncitizen Magisters

The Magisterium
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So during my current security / legal / government body deep dive, I found this:

Conk:

Section 3

The induction or removal of a Magister shall follow the methods prescribed in the Standing Orders.

We currently have two noncitizen Magisters: Tom and Kyon. Tom’s was probably lost because his TEP nation constantly CTEs; Kyon’s was probably lost due to the slop of our Residency / Citizenship / Registration flip-floppery.

Nowhere in the current Conk or SOM does it say that Magisters have to be citizens. This is ludicrous and surely, hopefully unintentional (it appears to have been missed during our switch back from “Resident” to “Citizen”), and I shouldn’t have to explain why we need to fix it. I am proposing the following amendment to the SOM:

…1.1. A Citizen wishing to join the Magisterium (“applicant”) shall :

…1.1.1. Recite the Magister’s Pledge in the appropriate thread in the Magisterium sub-forum.

…1.1.2. Supply the name of their Resident nation and, if applicable, their World Assembly (“WA”) nation. If an applicant is on a military operation, only the Resident nation and the involved military must be supplied.

…3.4.3. If a tie persists, the vote shall be opened to all Citizens for a period of 3 days.

I intend to follow this up with an amendment to the Conk, because wtf.

1/20/2025 EDIT: additionally, allows for no question re: removal of Magisters if no citizen nation:

…8.4. A Magister will be removed automatically, which shall be announced by the Provost, if:
…8.4.1. The Magister is found to have supplied falsified information in their Magister’s Pledge or official Public Disclosure Form; or
…8.4.2. The Magister has no resident TEP nation and / or has lost Citizenship.

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Although not a Magister, as a Citizen, I am obviously full in favor of this. It’s a rather serious security risk.

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Ftr, Kyon also has cte’d at least once, so it’s probably not a records issue there. I do support Citizenship as a prerequisite for becoming a Magister, though, as a general rule. Being a Magister is more than just a right, it’s a duty to the region which those who do not take citizenship pledges should not take up.

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The Magisterium is a cornerstone of TEP’s governance, and its members must be held to the highest standards of accountability and commitment to the region. Citizenship is not just a formality—it reflects an active dedication to our community and its values. Allowing non-citizens to serve as Magisters undermines the integrity of our legislative body and threatens the foundation of trust that binds us.

I am in full support of AMOM’s proposal to require all Magisters to maintain citizenship. This measure is essential to ensure that those who shape our laws and policies have a vested interest in TEP’s well-being. As representatives of our region, Magisters must embody the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, setting an example for the entire community.

Let us safeguard the Magisterium’s credibility and uphold the principles that have made TEP a thriving and democratic region.

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Added proposed edit to Section 8 to clear up any possible confusion about removal.

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In Kyon’s defense I have also CTE’d at least once but am taking steps to rectify it no longer happens by reminding myself every 20 days to check NS

That being said, full support

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I motion this to vote.

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Seconded. I will move this to vote accordingly.