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Assembly Procedure Act (October 2020) |
Posted by: Debussy - 05-07-2020, 07:26 PM - Forum: Board Meeting Room
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Quote:Assembly Procedure Act (August 2018)
Proposed by:@Cormac
Section 1. Administration
(1) The Assembly will be administered according to all provisions mandated for the Assembly by Mandate 12 and according to the below procedures.
Section 2. Legislative Procedures
(1) A minimum discussion period of three days is required before any proposal may be brought to vote. The Speaker is not required to open a vote if they determine that the proposal has not had sufficient discussion, but they may not delay opening a vote for more than seven days from when the motion to vote on the proposal was seconded.
(2) In order for a proposal to be brought to vote, a citizen eligible to vote on that proposal must make a motion to vote, and another such citizen must second the motion. A motion to vote may only be made by the initial author of a proposal unless the initial author is no longer a citizen or has not posted on the off-site regional forum for more than seven days without posting a leave of absence and has not logged on to their on-site account for more than seven days.
(3) Only the citizen who made the motion may withdraw it unless that citizen is no longer a citizen, then the Speaker may withdraw the relevant motion. A motion may only be withdrawn before the end of the last day of voting and once a motion is withdrawn, voting shall cease immediately.
(4) Only the citizen who withdrew the motion may re-motion to vote at any time and such motion shall require a second before being brought to vote. If any motion to vote is not seconded within seven days that motion shall be invalid.
(5) If a relevant proposal is edited after a motion to vote is made then that motion shall be invalid. No changes to a proposal shall be accepted once the relevant vote has commenced.
(6) Only the Prime Minister may introduce a proposal to enact, amend, or repeal a treaty or declaration of war, and only the Prime Minister may make a motion to vote on such a proposal.
(7) In the event that there are multiple competing proposals regarding the same matter in the judgment of the Assembly Speaker, the Assembly Speaker will bring them to vote one at a time, in the order they were motioned to vote. If such a proposal is enacted, the subsequent competing proposals will not be brought to vote.
(8) All votes will take place for five days. Citizens eligible to vote may vote "Aye" or "For," "Nay" or "Against," or "Abstain" or "Present." Voters may not post any other content in a voting thread or embellish the format of their vote in any way, and votes that include additional content or embellishment will be discarded and split from the voting thread. Voters may cast their votes by posting in each voting thread.
(9) The Assembly Speaker will determine which discussions will take place publicly and which will take place privately, and may accordingly move discussions to and from the Assembly's private forum, except that the Delegate may determine whether proposals to enact, amend, or repeal treaties will be public or private. All votes will be conducted in public.
Section 3. Deputies to the Assembly Speaker
(1) The Assembly Speaker may appoint deputies to assist in presiding over the Assembly according to its procedural rules. Appointment of a deputy will be subject to confirmation by 50%+1 vote of the Assembly if the deputy-designate has previously been removed from office by the Assembly.
(2) Deputies to the Assembly Speaker will serve until resignation, removal from office by the Assembly or the Assembly Speaker, or automatic removal from office as defined by Mandate 12.
(3) Any powers or responsibilities assigned to the Assembly Speaker by these procedures, Mandate 12, or any other law, unless explicitly directed otherwise, may be delegated by the Assembly Speaker to their deputy or deputies, and rescinded by the Assembly Speaker. Deputies will not have the power to appoint or remove other deputies.
Section 4. Legislative Formatting
(1) Unless otherwise noted, legislation brought to vote in the Assembly will be formatted as follows:
Code: [quote]
[align=center][size=large]Example Title[/size]
[size=small]Proposed by:[/size][/align]
[align=left][b]Additional credit to:[/b]
This is an example of an additional credit section. It should not exceed 5 people. Credit sections are optional.
[b]Preamble[/b]
This is an example of a preamble. It should not exceed 50 words. Preambles are optional.
[b]Section 1. Example Section Title[/b]
(1) This is an example of a subsection.
(2) This is an example of another subsection.
a. This is an example of a subparagraph.
b. This is an example of another subparagraph.[/quote][/align]
Quote:Example Title
Proposed by:
Additional credit to:
This is an example of an additional credit section. It should not exceed 5 people. Credit sections are optional.
Preamble
This is an example of a preamble. It should not exceed 50 words. Preambles are optional.
Section 1. Example Section Title
(1) This is an example of a subsection.
(2) This is an example of another subsection.
a. This is an example of a subparagraph.
b. This is an example of another subparagraph.
Section 4. Legislative Formatting
The code block is only presented as an aid and the quote below it will be considered the official formatting.
(2) The forum name of the author will be provided in the "Proposed by:" section of a proposal. In the event that the author's forum name changes, the Assembly Speaker may amend a law to reflect the author's new forum name.
(3) Following the enactment of a proposal, the Assembly Speaker will append the month and year of enactment to the proposal's title.
(4) An optional preamble for a proposal will not exceed fifty words.
(5) An optional credit section for a proposal will not exceed five people.
(6) Unless otherwise noted, all amendments brought to vote in the Assembly will be formatted as legislation, and the amendments therein will be marked up so as to clearly delineate the changes being made.
(7) Only general laws and constitutional laws will be subject to formatting for legislation, but all amendments will be subject to mark-up.
(8) The Assembly Speaker will not open a vote on a proposal that has not been properly formatted and/or marked up in the judgment of the Assembly Speaker, and no motion to vote on such a nonconforming bill will be recognized, until the proposal has been properly formatted and/or marked up.
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[Proposal] An Criminal Code Act Amendment (May 2020) |
Posted by: Domais - 05-07-2020, 04:35 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Here we go again.
Quote:Criminal Code Act Amendment (May 2020)
Proposed by: @Domais
Preamble
In order to better ensure the fairness of the outcomes of our elections we, the Citizens of Lazarus, enact this amendment.
Section 1. Amendment of the Criminal Code Act (September 2018)
(1) The relevant sections of the Criminal Code Act, as they are currently written, read:
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Section 11. Conspiracy
(1) Any person who prepares, incites another or plans to commit an offence enumerated herein, shall be guilty of conspiracy to commit that offence.
Section 12. Guilt and Sentencing
(1) No person may be found guilty of a crime not listed in this act.
(2) If found guilty of a crime, the Delegate may impose upon the person any punishment proportionate to the offence.
Section 13. Definitions
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(2) The relevant sections of Criminal Code Act, as amended shall read:
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Section 11. Electoral Fraud
(1) Any person who, during the course of an election, uses the communications powers granted to regional officers in an attempt to influence, promote, or damage an electoral campaign shall have committed electoral fraud.
(2) Any person who, during the course of an election, uses any monetary method including stamps to promote themselves, their campaign, damage the campaign of another or likewise shall have committed electoral fraud.
Section 12. Conspiracy
(1) Any person who prepares, incites another or plans to commit an offence enumerated herein, shall be guilty of conspiracy to commit that offence.
Section 13. Guilt and Sentencing
(1) No person may be found guilty of a crime not listed in this act.
(2) If found guilty of a crime, the Delegate may impose upon the person any punishment proportionate to the offence.
Section 14. Definitions
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[Proposal] An Amendment to the Assembly Procedure Act (May 2020) |
Posted by: Domais - 05-07-2020, 01:09 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Quote:Amendment to the Assembly Procedure Act (May 2020)
Proposed by: @Domais
Section 1. Amendment of the Assembly Procedure Act (August 2018)
(1) The relevant section of the Assembly Procedure Act, as currently written, reads:
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(2) In order for a proposal to be brought to vote, a citizen eligible to vote on that proposal must make a motion to vote, and another such citizen must second the motion. A motion to vote may only be made by the initial author of a proposal unless the initial author is no longer a citizen or has not posted on the off-site regional forum for more than seven days without posting a leave of absence.
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(2) The amended Section of the Assembly Procedure Act shall read:
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(2) In order for a proposal to be brought to vote, a citizen eligible to vote on that proposal must make a motion to vote, and another such citizen must second the motion. A motion to vote may only be made by the initial author of a proposal unless the initial author is no longer a citizen or has not posted on the off-site regional forum for more than seven days without posting a leave of absence. Only the citizen who made the motion may withdraw it, unless that citizen is no longer a citizen, then the Speaker may withdraw the relevant motion. Once a motion is withdrawn, voting shall cease immediately. [/cell][/table]
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[Amendment] Section II Security Amendment |
Posted by: Ryccia - 05-06-2020, 06:25 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Section II of the Twelfth Mandate shall be amended to read:
Quote:(9) No person that has participated as a leader of a coup d'etat in any Game-Created Region except the Warzones shall be permitted to ascend to the office of the Delegacy nor hold the position of Vice Delegate.
(10) Leaders of a coup d'etat are defined as those persons who have held the positions of Delegate and in-game regional officers that collaborated with a coup d'etat by ejecting and/or banning nations.
(11) If a candidate for the Vice Delegacy did hold an in-game regional office during a coup d'etat, they must explain their involvement in said coup d'etat. If they are found to be lying by misinterpreting the facts or ommiting said information, any citizen may lodge a criminal case against the nominee for the Vice Delegacy, an incumbent Vice Delegate or an incumbent Delegate to the Court of Lazarus. Punishment if found guilty shall be the destitution of the Vice Delegate or Delegate if they are the incumbent, and the barring of candidacy for a nominee. Those found guilty can appeal to the Assembly, who may confirm a nominee or incumbent Vice Delegate or Delegate with a four-fifths majority vote.
(12) Those who participated in a coup d'etat before the year 2010 are exempted from the rules stipulated in the articles governing the restrictions of a person succeeding the Delegacy or the Vice Delegacy for participation in a coup d'etat.
Thoughts?
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Incorporated Rum Pact |
Posted by: joWhatup - 05-06-2020, 04:46 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Shareholders of Lazarus,
over the last month we have been discussing a non-aggression pact with the North Pacific, with both parties desiring closer ties in the form of an initial NAP. With that, I present to you the Incorporated Rum Pact:
Quote:Whereas the Governments of The North Pacific and Lazarus, hereafter jointly referred to as "the signatories", are cognizant of their shared status as governments of the game-created regions; and
Whereas the signatories wish to develop closer ties with one another through continued discussions, as well as the undertakings set forth herein;
Therefore, the signatories agree as follows:
Section I - Mutual Recognition
1. The signatories acknowledge the constitutional governments acting at the time of ratification of this Pact to be legitimate and sovereign governments of their respective NationStates regions.
2. The signatories will maintain their established in-game embassies (i.e., on the NationStates site) and off-site embassies (i.e., on their respective regional forums) with each other.
Section II - Non-aggression
1. The signatories will not engage in any military hostilities against one another’s home regions, their event regions, jump points, or any other regions owned by the signatory.
Participation on opposing sides of a military engagement that does not involve an attack on any of the above qualifiers shall be exempt from the above requirement.
2. The signatories will not attempt to subvert or undermine one another's legitimate and sovereign governments in any form.
The signatories will not in any way initiate or participate in espionage, subterfuge, or other clandestine operations against one another. For this purpose, a "clandestine operation" is one or more persons acting under false pretenses in one signatory's home region or regional forum, without that signatory's knowledge, and at the behest of the other signatory.
Section III - Communication
1. In the event of a security-related contingency or compromise of another feeder, sinker, or mutual ally, the signatories will inform each other of their respective positions and share pertinent information regarding the matter without unduly risking sensitive information or jeopardizing operations.
1.1 All information shared shall be kept confidential for use of the receiving signatory’s government only unless the release of such information is explicitly allowed by the providing signatory
Section IV - General Provisions
1. This Pact shall come into effect upon its ratification by the duly authorized individuals or bodies of both signatories.
2. The signatories reserve the right to nullify this pact with the approval of their duly authorized individuals or bodies. In the event of such, the nullifying signatory must notify the other as soon as practicable
Please let us know if you think it's a good idea, concerns, etc.!
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[Proposal] Amendment to the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (May 2020) |
Posted by: Domais - 05-05-2020, 11:56 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Quote:Amendment to the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (May 2020)
Proposed by: @Domais
Section 1. Amendment of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard (December 2018)
(1) The relevant section of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard, as currently written, reads:
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Section 1. Establishment of the Lazarene Regional Guard
(1) The Lazarene Regional Guard will be the sole military force of Lazarus, neutral in alignment.
(2) The Delegate will be the commander-in-chief of the Regional Guard. The Delegate may appoint a minister to serve as operational commander of the Regional Guard, subject to all provisions for appointment and removal of a minister. Operational command authority may be further delegated to a chain of command subordinate to the minister.
(3) The command, conduct, and membership criteria of the Regional Guard may be further regulated by law or by executive policy.
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(2) The amended Section of the Charter of the Lazarene Regional Guard shall read:
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Section 1. Establishment of the Lazarene Regional Guard
(1) The Lazarene Regional Guard will be the sole military force of Lazarus, neutral in alignment.
(2) The Delegate will be the commander-in-chief of the Regional Guard. The Prime Minister must appoint a Cabinet Minister to serve as operational commander of the Regional Guard, subordinate to the Delegate and subject to approval of the Delegate and all provisions for appointment and removal of a minister. Operational command authority may be further delegated to a chain of command subordinate to the Cabinet Minister.
(3) The command, conduct, and membership criteria of the Regional Guard may be further regulated by law or by executive policy.
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Appointment: Mzeusia as Director of Internal Management |
Posted by: Debussy - 05-02-2020, 11:38 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Shareholders of Lazarus,
@Mzeusia has been appointed to serve as Director of Internal Management. As per Mandate 12 IV.6, this appointment is subject to a simple majority confirmation by the Shareholders of Lazarus.
The appointment announcement by Managing Director @JoWhatup:
Quote:I would like to announce my cabinet, after having thought about it and poked the people in question: @Mzeusia as Director of Internal Management and @Domais as Director of Public Relations...
...Mzeusia has long been a part of the region and has been responsible for our adventure polls, as well as being a valued member of the RMB community, and having served as Developer. I am confident they will be a great addition to the cabinet, and I hope the Assembly agrees with me on that..
This thread may be used for discussion and motions regarding this appointment.
-- Debussy, Deputy Chairperson
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Appointment: Domais as Director of Public Relations |
Posted by: Debussy - 05-02-2020, 11:33 PM - Forum: Past Proposals & Discussions
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Shareholders of Lazarus,
@Domais has been appointed to serve as Director of Public Relations. As per Mandate 12 IV.6, this appointment is subject to a simple majority confirmation by the Shareholders of Lazarus.
The appointment announcement by Managing Director @JoWhatup:
Quote:I would like to announce my cabinet, after having thought about it and poked the people in question: @Mzeusia as Director of Internal Management and @Domais as Director of Public Relations...
...Domais has been a shareholder for a while, but since he joined the Public Relations Department a month ago he has been a strong advocate for increased activity in the department with regards to foreign updates and ambassador placements. Indeed, he has already offered his help in reaching out to those regions of neutral alignment. I believe he can bring new life to the PR Department and it is my sincere hope that the Assembly will give Domais their support.
This thread may be used for discussion and motions regarding this appointment.
-- Debussy, Deputy Chairperson
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