Based on recent developments in the Forum Court (
@Ibix), this campaign is adding a new item to its agenda: The establishment of a higher court for matters beyond Easy's jurisdiction and for appeals. I, Walrus Man, will be running for
Chief Justice of this higher court. Traditionally, Chief Justices are appointed rather than elected so, if we insist on an appointment, then, if elected mayor, I shall instead appoint a qualified member of my choice to Chief Justice (most likely, Walrus Man).
This higher court will judge over
-Cases pertaining to community members beyond the jurisdiction of Easy (e.g. incidents connected to other districts like Geek^2 or Unforgotten Realms; pending tighter definition)
-Appeals of cases judged upon in Easy's court
For a case to reach this higher court, it must be authorized by at least two of the following
-The Forum Mayor (after the end of the 2018 election)
-The lower Forum Court Judge (in this case,
@Easy)
-The Forum Owner (in this case,
@RECONmaster)
Verdicts will be decided by jury. In case of a hung jury, it will be escalated to the Chief Justice to make a ruling. The Chief Justice shall always write and publish an opinion on the case, even if it is ultimately decided by jury.