Public Advocate of Cascadia

Public Advocate of Cascadia Example Example Incumbent Vacant February 17, 2025 Office of the Public Advocate Style Status Ombudsperson, public defender Member of Electoral Commission Reports to Seat Olympia, Cascadia Nominator Appointer Direct popular vote by Instant Runoff Voting Term Length 2 months, no term limits Term Limit Constituting instrument Nat. Const. art. V Precursor Inaugural Holder Mole_ Final Holder Formation November 27, 2022 Abolished Superseded by Deputy Unofficial Names Salary

The Public Advocate of Cascadia is an elected official in the Republic of Cascadia on the EarthMC server. Established on November 27, 2022, through a ratified amendment to the Provisional Constitution, the Public Advocate serves as a non-partisan officer of the Republic, tasked with defending the accused and providing counsel to those facing legal or other challenges.

History

The office of Public Advocate was created as an amendment to the Provisional Constitution of Cascadia. The amendment, proposed by Vice President SayerQT on November 25, 2022, at 11:32 PM PT, was passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 14 in favor and 0 against. It was subsequently ratified by a popular vote on November 27, 2022, with 95.8% of votes cast in favor of the amendment. The amendment sought to establish a dedicated advocate for citizens within the Cascadian legal framework.

The first election for the Public Advocate was held concurrently with the first elections for the House of Representatives and the Presidency of Cascadia. [Insert information about the first Public Advocate elected, if known].

Responsibilities

According to the constitutional amendment that established the office, the Public Advocate has the following primary responsibilities:

• [Defense of the Accused](pplx://action/followup): Representing and defending individuals accused of crimes or wrongdoing within Cascadia.
• [Provision of Counsel](pplx://action/followup): Offering advice and support to individuals or groups facing legal or other challenges.

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Election and Term of Office

The Public Advocate is directly elected by the citizens of Cascadia for a term of two months. Elections are held alongside elections for the House of Representatives and the President.

To be eligible for the office of Public Advocate, candidates must meet the standard requirements for citizens of Cascadia, as defined in the National Constitution. [Specify any additional qualifications or requirements, if applicable].

Vacancy and Recall

The Public Advocate can be removed from office through a recall election. A recall can be triggered by a petition signed by a number of citizens equal to two plus one-twelfth of the total population of Cascadia on the Discord server. If a recall election is held and a majority of voters support the recall, the Public Advocate is removed from office.

In the event of a vacancy in the office (due to resignation, removal, or other reasons), the President of Cascadia has the authority to appoint a replacement. The President's appointment requires the advice and consent of two-thirds of the House of Representatives. The appointed individual serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.

List of Public Advocates

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See Also

• Attorney General of Cascadia
• Supreme Court of Cascadia
• Legislature of Cascadia
• President of Cascadia
• National Constitution of Cascadia