Campaigns are limited to authorised (jointly by all candidates and governments) information packages and the like.
While attempting to keep money and the parties out, that also limits the creativity of those running for election. If Brian Mannix wants to run (after getting sortitioned) for HoS, why cant he do a Hot-Black as a political stunt?
The Appointer\'s term is by default five years; it is extended by six months up to a maximum of eight years total if the election would coincide with either a general election or Governor\'s/Governor General\'s term expiring.
It would be simpler and easier to make it every second election cycle. Even better if your Republican constitution entrenches fixed term elections on the House/Senate every three years.
The Appointer is paid a minimum rate that is not intended to support them
The state constitutions are thick with the pensions of the Governor and Chief Justice. Part self-serving, but also so that lobbyist/facitonal money doesnt corrupt them. I know you are aiming at a part time HoS, where it isnt their primary job, but I would ensure that they were well remunerated. Having them on a part-time style payment would also foster resentment from the HoS over how well paid the GG and members of parliament are. That may cause them to become politically active against parliament.
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