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Council of Kerlile begins extended session to debate the appointment of a successor to President Greenwood
28th June 2019

All ten members of the Council of Kerlile have begun their extended session to debate the appointment of a successor to President Joanna Greenwood from among their number. Three Councillors – Rebecca Arnott, Letitia Greenwood and Natalia Hart – have announced their candidacy, although any Councillor may withdraw her nomination or nominate another until the conclusion of the debate.

The session is expected to last approximately ten hours, during which time the Councillors will remain in the building, which will remain closed to all but essential personnel. A record of the meeting will be made by a granddaughter of Councillor Patel, instead of the usual staff as the contents of the debate may not be known by those outside of the Council families, as per tradition.

While the approximate length of ten hours has been given, there is the chance that the debate will be much shorter or much longer. The shortest debate in Kerlian history lasted a mere two hours, while the longest lasted four days. It was after the four-day long debate that an extension to the Council Chambers building was made, incorporating small apartments for each Councillor for those working late or who wish to stay overnight in the building.

During the debate, the Councillor who wish to be candidates will be formally nominated and seconded by two other Councillors, after which time they will be allowed to make speeches. The other Councillors will be able to ask questions. Once no further questions are forthcoming, a vote will be taken. If no candidate receives six or more votes, requests for any withdrawals or further nominations will be made.

The debate will continue in this manner until a candidate has been selected. After she is confirmed, the Council will emerge from the chamber and will address the Kerlian public to inform them of the identity of the new President of Kerlile. A formal inauguration will take place one week later.