Forum:Ministry of Magic Election

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Could we have a Minister for Magic election? That's the idea I had while seeing the USA Presidential results yesterday. Basicly it would be a tribute to awesome users, elected by all the registed users. What do you think? -- Seth Cooper ^{Owl Post} 20:16, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Not a bad idea. As long as the position is purely cermonial. It's not a good thing to put a single user in charge of an entire wiki, as it undermines the community aspect. Jayce Carver ^Talk 20:21, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Yes, purely cerimonial. -- Seth Cooper ^{Owl Post} 20:26, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

I'd be for it. Jayce Carver ^Talk 20:28, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Sounds like a good idea. Purely ceremonial is definately the way to go. Go ahead and nominate below... (but keep the discussion above the nomination section please). -- Freakatone ^Talk 22:11, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Also, when you nominate someone, leave a note on their talk page explaining that they have been nominated and asking them to accept or decline the nomination. Thanks! -- Freakatone ^Talk 22:13, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

The Minister should have a term... Let's say... 6 months, maybe? -- Seth Cooper ^{Owl Post} 22:35, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Six months sounds good. -- Freakatone ^Talk 22:38, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

I'm thinking that the Minister position could actually be more than just ceremonial. I'm not suggesting that it should give special powers, but more of a loose set of responsibilities, like guiding new users, resolving disputes, and helping to motivate greater involvement in community projects. Thoughts? ★ Starstuff ^{(Owl me!)} 00:12, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Hm, thats a great thought. I like that idea. Those 3 ideas sound good to me. -- Freakatone ^Talk 00:22, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

I set up deadlines for the nomination and voting periods. -- Freakatone ^Talk 01:57, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

What about the rule against self-voting that we had during the admin election? We could also allow the Minister to appoint a "cabinet," by giving out special awards, which would be based on the Ministry departments. A Head of the Auror Office award could be given to the best vandal fighter for instance. ★ Starstuff ^{(Owl me!)} 03:18, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Definately no voting for yourself, and the head of departments sound like a great idea. -- Freakatone ^Talk 12:25, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

The HoD idea sounds great. We mus create templates though... -- Seth Cooper ^{Owl Post} 13:24, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Nominations

Nominate a fantastic user here as a candidate for our Minister for Magic!
The nomination period has closed.

Accepted Nominations

You may only vote for one candidate.
Voting will close at 0:00, 14 November 2008 (UTC).

Freakatone (by Matoro183) (2 votes)

• --Matoro183 ^(Talk) 01:51, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
• --Cubs Fan2007 ^(Talk) 03:46, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

Matoro183 (by Freakatone) (1 vote)

• -- Seth Cooper ^{Owl Post} 13:24, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Starstuff (by Freakatone) (1 vote)

• -- Freakatone ^Talk 03:02, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

Pending Nominations

• Oread (by Starstuff)