07-07-2020, 01:58 PM
Due to the immense difficulty in finding qualified candidates to fill all our three Justice positions, I propose the following change to the 12th Mandate:
It should be noted that the Delegate, the Assembly Speaker, and the Prime Minister are already similarly restricted from serving in any other office, so by default can not be appointed as Judges, which is more than fair.
This small change opens up Judicial appointments to those serving in other minor seats, such as Cabinet Members, CLS members, or any other government official established by law or policy. This will expand our pool of qualified candidates while still minimizing the risk of a conflict of interest.
Quote:V. Court of Lazarus
Composition of the Court
(1) The Court will be comprised of three Justices appointed by the Delegate, subject to confirmation by 50%+1 vote of the Assembly. Requirements for the recusal of Justices and procedure for the appointment of temporary Justices may be established by law.
(2) Justices will serve until resignation, removal from office by the Assembly, or automatic removal from office. Justices may not serve in any other office while serving as Justices.
It should be noted that the Delegate, the Assembly Speaker, and the Prime Minister are already similarly restricted from serving in any other office, so by default can not be appointed as Judges, which is more than fair.
This small change opens up Judicial appointments to those serving in other minor seats, such as Cabinet Members, CLS members, or any other government official established by law or policy. This will expand our pool of qualified candidates while still minimizing the risk of a conflict of interest.