CDS Debates, with representatives from each faction, will be held SATURDAY July 11, at 9 am slt. Each faction will give an opening statement not to exceed 5 minutes. After opening statements, the representatives will respond to questions presented to the moderator. Each faction will be given the opportunity to reply to each questions, and answers should be two minutes or less. After all questions have been presented, or 90 minutes, whichever comes first, each faction will have the chance to give closing remarks, again not to exceed 5 minutes.
Questions should be provided by notecard delivered to the moderator during or before the debates. SC member Delia Lake has agreed to moderate the debates for this term (Thank you Delia!) The quality of the debates will depend on the quality of questions ... so start thinking!
On SUNDAY at noon, CDS is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Beach Party. As only one representative from each faction participates in the debates, this will give all citizens a chance to meet the other candidates in the election. This is especially important for newer citizens who may not even know the "old timers." Our own Rudo Gynoid will dj, playing music from the 50s, 60s and beyond!
VOTING begins at noon and continues for ONE WEEK, ending Saturday, July 18 at noon. After results are tabulated, it is CDS custom to gather at the Thermae for the results announcement, but we won't know the timing until the votes are counted.
Questions on voting or factions can be directed to individual faction chairs, the Chancellor, current RA members, The Scientific Council Members, and i am always glad to help if i can.
