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← see the results from #DunesVotes

(Wow, so sorry about the delay this week!)

Thanks to everyone who attended the 12th Dunes Council meeting!

Attendance

• Dunes Council
  • Present: AnvilFrost, CadrienK, luiqid_salad, nmjk, vK_InFaMy
  • Absent (IRL): MJFurman_16, Zarishendu
• Visiting Council Members
  • Drooleedo, Barrens 13 Spymaster

Agenda

1. Meeting introduction, guidelines
2. Voting
3. How to appoint judges in the Dunes?
4. "For The Jimmies" (FTJ) Charity introduction
5. Dwarven History Month UHC signups
6. Entrepreneur of the Week (Info / Business Catalogue)
7. Welcoming new residents
8. Q&A

1. Meeting introduction, guidelines

Business as usual, for the most part. Quick mention that, even though the proposed amendment to the Constitution hasn't yet been passed, this meeting still meets the required minimums of 50 % of Council and 7 non-Council, non-Council-employed, non-alt residents.

2. Voting

#DunesVotes was this weekend! All residents of the Dunes were encouraged to vote for Councillors for the Third Session of the Dunes Council. No one had any questions about the process, which was hopefully laid out clearly in the election info post.

3. How to appoint judges in the Dunes?

We have the Desert Task Force for the police force in the Dunes, but there has been a rising call for the ability to try those who are accused before a jury of peers and in a formal court, as well as the ability to bring civil suits before an arbitrator. Council has been considering how best to do this, and wanted to hear from the Dunians what our thoughts are regarding how to appoint judges, specifically on these points:

1. How many judges should be appointed?
2. How will they be selected?
3. How long will they serve?
4. Can they server for consecutive terms?

Responses from those attending the meeting included:

• Judges should be appointed by council
• There should be 3 judges
• The judges should server for 2 weeks
• 2 weeks might be too short, perhaps 3-4 weeks
• 3 judges would allow a majority vote if there is a difference in opinion
• Judges shouldn't serve consecutive terms
• Consecutive terms may be a practical necessity if other candidates aren't available
• 2 to 3 judges, and one specifically for non-Dunian cases
• Judges to be proposed by Council but approved by citizens
• A max of 2 terms but exceptions could be made if others aren't available
• Trial juries would be good citizens who are nearby
• A jury from multiple districts should be selected if trying a non-Dunian

Council is still very happy to accept more feedback on this matter! We hope to present a proposal at a future meeting.

4. "For The Jimmies" (FTJ) Charity introduction

One of our new residents, Citrines, helps run the "ForTheJimmies" (FTJ) Charity. They provide gold to dwarves who are in need, and Citrines has decided to open a charity building in the Sand Dunes (East Red 2). If you or a friend is in need of anything, stop by or let her know via /tell!

Some questions were asked, leading to more info about how the charity is run. The charity officials always ask what the gold is needed for, and then they make the decision about how much is to be given. All funding is tracked and people are welcome to check the records if they like. None of the gold goes toward the administrators. Businesses are helped if money is needed to finish building, but not for contracts. Donations are accepted, but Citrines was not present to ask for donations from the Dunes. Non-gold donations are reluctantly accepted, but illegal items such as swammies are promptly destroyed.

5. Dwarven History Month UHC signups

As part of Dwarven History Month (January), the Dwarven District is holding a Dong-Dank-wide UHC competition. Every district has been asked to provide a team of 3 for the competition, which will take place on three consecutive Saturdays beginning on January 10. Half the teams will compete on January 10, the other half on January 17, and the best teams from both events will compete in the final on January 24.

The initial plan was to select competitors randomly, but DTm4tador very kindly offered his server for UHC qualifying rounds, two of which have been held to select the competitors. Good luck, Dunes!

6. Entrepreneur of the Week

This week's Entrepreneur of the Week is luiqid_salad, owner of The Dam Bar in Southeast Yellow 1, at x:410, z:565. He also wins a 7 gold bar award! Make sure to stop by and give him some business this week!

Want to know how you can be eligible for Entrepreneur of the Week?

• Information about Entrepreneur of the Week
• Dunes Business Catalogue

7. Welcoming new residents

As part of an initiative proposed by AnvilFrost, Council has decided to start welcoming new residents each week! We'll do our very best to include every new Dunian resident at each meeting. If you see these folks around, make sure to welcome them!

• 3magoo
• Bradleys_Double (East Red 1)
• mentalmad239 (Southwest Orange 2)
• Citrines and MrIMineHard (East Red 2)
• bl00pers (Southwest Yellow 6)
• KingOFD98 and SirDuque (North Orange 2)
• RudyYousee (West Orange 6)
• Lady_Kari (Southeast Orange 3)
• RANDORKERS (East Yellow 1)
• littlekelly3 (Southeast Yellow 4)
• trevmeister010 (North Yellow 1)

8. Q&A

Q: How does the Dunes Council feel about corporations? Are they people too? How can they be represented with regard to plot merges and legal rights/defense?
A: There is not currently a process of incorporating in the Dunes. Council will need to consider this and see what emerges.

Q: Drooleedo is a convicted offender under Barrens law, why is he allowed in the Council chambers?
A: Dunes Council wishes to be respectful and welcoming to visiting Council members. As long as Drooleedo is a councillor in good standing in the Barrens 13, Dunes Council has no official reason to not show him that same courtesy. That said, we recognize that his previous actions may present difficulty for those who are present, and any who are affected are welcome to speak with Council afterwards.

Questions? Corrections?

Please let me know! And watch for the meeting/agenda post for next week's meeting, coming soon.