Mar 2024 - Convenor Election - Call for Nominations

My Lords,

I am hereby calling for nominations for the position of Convenor of Crossbenchers.

To explain the position: The crossbenchers of this House do not take a collective position on issues, and so have no whips; however, precedent dictates that they can elect from among themselves a convenor for administrative purposes, and to keep them up to date with the business of the House. While convenors are not part of the "usual channels" (i.e. the party whips who decide the business of the House), they can be included in their discussions.

The Crossbencher Convenor's term of office shall last for the Parliamentary term, but a new election may be requested by a majority of Crossbench Peers following a period of three calendar months.

To explain how this election shall be managed, I am calling for Nominations for a period of three days, until 10PM GMT on Thursday the 28th of March. Any Crossbencher can nominate themselves to take up this position, and any member of this House of Lords may also nominate a Crossbencher.

This position shall then go to a debate for three further days, until 10PM GMT on Sunday the 31st of March. Any member of this House of Lords may ask questions of the candidates, but manifestos are not formally required (though the candidates may distribute one in the debate if they so wish.)

Following the debate, the candidates shall go to an election on r/MHoLVote for three further days, until 10PM GMT on Wednesday the 3rd of April, and all Peers shall be permitted to vote.

The Convenor shall then by announced on Wednesday the 3rd of April - in the event of only one candidate being nominated, or a candidate dropping out before the vote begins, the sole candidate shall be announced on Monday the 1st of April following the debate.

The eligible Crossbench candidates for this election are as follows:

• The Duke of Kearton - /u/Maroiogog
• The Lord of Eton - /u/TheDJ955

Please nominate a Convenor in the comments below!