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The '''Senate of Westarctica''' is the primary legislative body of [[Westarctica]]. The function and composition of the Senate is outlined in the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] (Chapter III: The Legislature). | The '''Senate of Westarctica''' is the primary legislative body of [[Westarctica]]. The function and composition of the Senate is outlined in the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] (Chapter III: The Legislature). | ||
The current Senate Leader is the [[ | The current Senate Leader is the Duke of [[Denfeld Mountains|Denfeld]]. | ||
==Legislative function== | ==Legislative function== | ||
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The position of Senate Leader is generally the first order of business for an incoming Senate. There are no explicit added benefits to holding this position, and the only added responsibility is serving as mouthpiece of the body, as well as guiding it through the legislative process. | The position of Senate Leader is generally the first order of business for an incoming Senate. There are no explicit added benefits to holding this position, and the only added responsibility is serving as mouthpiece of the body, as well as guiding it through the legislative process. | ||
On 21 February 2023, Alex "Sasha" Radionov was selected by the sitting senators as the first Senate Leader. He resigned from this position on 28 | On 21 February 2023, Alex "Sasha" Radionov was selected by the sitting senators as the first Senate Leader. He resigned from this position on 28 October 2023. | ||
On 1 November 2023, the [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula]] was voted in as | On 1 November 2023, the [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula]] was voted in as Senate Leader with 7 approvals and 1 abstention. | ||
On 5 March 2024, the Duke of [[Denfeld Mountains|Denfeld]] was elected as the new Senate Leader. | |||
===Requirements to serve=== | ===Requirements to serve=== | ||
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==Current list of senators== | ==Current list of senators== | ||
The inaugural Senate of Westarctica, seated on 20 February 2023, consists of the following | The inaugural Senate of Westarctica, seated on 20 February 2023, consists of the following members: | ||
* | * Duke of Denfeld - ''Senate Leader'' | ||
* Jordan Farmer | |||
* Alex "Sasha" Radionov | * Alex "Sasha" Radionov | ||
* Crystal Conrad | * Crystal Conrad | ||