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Post by E.S. Bornatfiglheu on Apr 16, 2016 8:26:25 GMT -6
Thank you all for your congratulations. Also, thank you for the trust you have placed in me. Given my record, this is a leap of faith on your part, and I will not let you down.
For the first two appointments, I have asked my esteemed opponent in the Maestro election, S:reu Istefan Perþonest, to serve as Arvitieir Prima for this Cosa term. He has graciously accepted, and so I appoint him to this position with full honor. I have also asked S:reu Iason Bitxichë Taiwos to serve as the Leader of the Government in the Provincial Senate. He has accepted, and so I appoint him to this position with full honor.
In regards to the appointment of Aldermen, I am still working on this. I need to discuss some things with folks who have indicated an interest in serving. With the Legislative Chancellory's kind permission, I would like to reserve the right to this appointment until they are needed for the functioning of governance.
The purpose of a bicameral legislature is for one house, being comprised differently than the other, to serve as checks on one another. Expanding an upper house to a great extent will defeat this purpose. Therefor, I appoint no Senators for this term. I hope that the Provincial Senate will serve wisely without my interference.
I look forward to helping the province so nice they named it twice forward into a great future as the envy of Talossa's provincial system. So lets get started.
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Lüc da Schir
Senator for Benito
If Italy wins a Six Nations match I will join the Zouaves
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Post by Lüc da Schir on Apr 16, 2016 11:25:18 GMT -6
Looking good! Congratulations to the new appointees! *steps down from the dais*
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Post by Vitxalmour Conductour on Apr 16, 2016 15:39:30 GMT -6
I commend you on choosing not to appoint lackeys in the Senate.
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Istefan Perþonest
Cunstaval to Fiôvâ; Regent of the University of Talossa
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Post by Istefan Perþonest on May 25, 2016 15:20:28 GMT -6
All right, gentlemen, a new bill has been proposed by E.S. Bornatfiglheu. It reads: ---BEGIN TEXT--- WHEREAS referring all matters of provincial justice is an abdication of our responsibilities, and WHEREAS the justice system established in the past has sat moribund for over half a decade, and WHEREAS there is no need to create additional titles for an institution that is already stretched for personnel, THEREFOR the Legislative Chancellory of the Province of Benito enacts the following: A.) The "High Court Act" is repealed in its entirety. B.) The Judiciary of the province of Benito is hereby established as a system of binding, voluntary, and citizen-led arbitration. C.) In the case of a conflict over provincial law, the aggreived shal publicly declare their grievance and the two shall find a mutually agreeable party to function as arbiter. D.) An arbiter may be any full Benitian citizen in good standing. E.) Should the parties be unable to agree on an arbiter, the office of the Maestro be charged with finding an arbiter, from outside the province if needs be. F.) Upon appointment of an arbiter, each side shall plead their case. The arbiter shall not issue a ruling until both sides of the case have been heard. G.) The arbiter shall base their decision on appropriate provincial and national law as well as custom and judicial precedent with an eye toward fair play. H.) The arbiter's decision is final and binding upon all parties. All such decisions may be appealed to the national court system. I.) While conducting judiciary business, the arbiter shall wear a special hat of their own devising. For the interests of cultural legacy, the province will maintain a registry of all such hats. J.) This law shall take effect upon the passage of an amendment to the provincial Constitution giving original jurisdiction to the provincial judiciary system. ---END TEXT--- In accordance with the usual judgment-call-based tradition of procedure in this body, my current plan as presiding officer is to hold the debate open for a week, assuming no objections.
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Post by E.S. Bornatfiglheu on May 26, 2016 4:26:22 GMT -6
Estimat Arvitieir Prima,
Thank you for clarifying our legislative procedures.
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Lüc da Schir
Senator for Benito
If Italy wins a Six Nations match I will join the Zouaves
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Post by Lüc da Schir on May 26, 2016 6:54:42 GMT -6
I have no particular issues with the bill, at a first glance. Perhaps shifting the appointment of the arbiter to the Arvitieir Prima instead of the Maestro, purely due to the apolitical/SoS-ish nature of his job as opposed to the political, governance-focused outlook of the Maestro's office.
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Post by E.S. Bornatfiglheu on May 26, 2016 10:13:06 GMT -6
I have no particular issues with the bill, at a first glance. Perhaps shifting the appointment of the arbiter to the Arvitieir Prima instead of the Maestro, purely due to the apolitical/SoS-ish nature of his job as opposed to the political, governance-focused outlook of the Maestro's office. I've no problem with that. Seems like sound practice.
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Post by E.S. Bornatfiglheu on May 27, 2016 16:55:51 GMT -6
Not knowing rules of order for the Assembly, how does one go about presenting an amendment to a bill? Does such need a separate vote?
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Istefan Perþonest
Cunstaval to Fiôvâ; Regent of the University of Talossa
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Post by Istefan Perþonest on May 28, 2016 16:42:07 GMT -6
Since you're the sponsor, we'll just take it as amended as you like (post the amended version here in thread), assuming nobody objects. If people object, they can say so and we'll have a vote on whether to amend.
I'll also move the vote date to a week from the posting of your amended version, to give people more time to discuss the changed proposal.
(Note that if any member objects to any ruling of mine, the procedure is to appeal to a floor vote. It's not a particularly formal set of rules of order or procedure, but we've got a small number of people and a low volume of business.)
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Post by E.S. Bornatfiglheu on May 29, 2016 11:55:46 GMT -6
Estimats Chancellors, Please consider as amended:
---BEGIN TEXT---
WHEREAS referring all matters of provincial justice is an abdication of our responsibilities, and
WHEREAS the justice system established in the past has sat moribund for over half a decade, and
WHEREAS there is no need to create additional titles for an institution that is already stretched for personnel,
THEREFOR the Legislative Chancellory of the Province of Benito enacts the following:
A.) The "High Court Act" is repealed in its entirety.
B.) The Judiciary of the province of Benito is hereby established as a system of binding, voluntary, and citizen-led arbitration.
C.) In the case of a conflict over provincial law, the aggreived shal publicly declare their grievance and the two shall find a mutually agreeable party to function as arbiter.
D.) An arbiter may be any full Benitian citizen in good standing.
E.) Should the parties be unable to agree on an arbiter, the office of the Arvitieir Prima shall be charged with finding an arbiter, from outside the province if needs be.
F.) Upon appointment of an arbiter, each side shall plead their case. The arbiter shall not issue a ruling until both sides of the case have been heard.
G.) The arbiter shall base their decision on appropriate provincial and national law as well as custom and judicial precedent with an eye toward fair play.
H.) The arbiter's decision is final and binding upon all parties. All such decisions may be appealed to the national court system.
I.) While conducting judiciary business, the arbiter shall wear a special hat of their own devising. For the interests of cultural legacy, the province will maintain a registry of all such hats.
J.) This law shall take effect upon the passage of an amendment to the provincial Constitution giving original jurisdiction to the provincial judiciary system.
---END TEXT---
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Post by E.S. Bornatfiglheu on Jun 5, 2016 19:19:50 GMT -6
Estimats Chancellors,
Also please consider the following, written by S:reu Conductour and submitted by your Maestro.
---BEGIN TEXT--- WHEREAS the King has long ignored the requests of the Benitian people in regards to our inactive Cunstaval, refusing even to respond to them, and
WHEREAS the King has set a precedent of using linguistic loopholes in the Organic Law to squelch the will of the people, and
WHEREAS such loopholes could also be used to enact the will of the people, and
WHEREAS Article 1 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito states that "The Sovereign Province of Benito is an autonomous and self-governing member of the federal Talossan nation" and,
WHEREAS Article XVII, Section 5 of the Organic Law of the Kingdom of Talossa states that "Provinces are Cantons (or groups thereof) which are self-governing and autonomous" and,
WHEREAS "Sovereign" is defined as "one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere" and,
WHEREAS "Autonomous" is defined as "existing or acting separately from other things or people" and,
WHEREAS that means the Sovereign Province of Benito exercises supreme authority within the province of Benito and is empowered to act seperately from other entities,
THEREFORE:
Article 1 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito, which currently reads: "The Sovereign Province of Benito is an autonomous and self-governing member of the federal Talossan nation and pledges eternal allegiance to His Royal Majesty, and the Regipäts Talossan." is amended to read: "The Sovereign Province of Benito is an autonomous and self-governing member of the federal Talossan nation and pledges eternal allegiance to Talossa."
AND,
Article 10 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito, which currently reads: "A Chancellor may be removed from their seat in the Provincial Chancellery following conviction by the Cort pü Inalt, Dismissal from the Talossan Military, death, incapacitation or failing to vote or abstain in 3 consecutive legislative sessions. Removal shall not be automatic. Following one or more of these incidents, any member of the Provincial Chancellery may present a Writ of Impeachment at the next legislative session which shall clearly state for which of the aforementioned reasons a Chancellor should be removed. The Writ shall be authorized upon receiving a 3/5 majority vote and then presented to the applicable party leader by the Maestro. Political Parties will have until the next session or 30 calendar days, whichever is greater, to fill vacant seats. Any seats left vacant after such time will be turned over to the Viceré for distribution." is amended to read: "A Chancellor may be removed from their seat in the Provincial Chancellery following conviction by the Cort pü Inalt, Dismissal from the Talossan Military, death, incapacitation or failing to vote or abstain in 3 consecutive legislative sessions. Removal shall not be automatic. Following one or more of these incidents, any member of the Provincial Chancellery may present a Writ of Impeachment at the next legislative session which shall clearly state for which of the aforementioned reasons a Chancellor should be removed. The Writ shall be authorized upon receiving a 3/5 majority vote and then presented to the applicable party leader by the Maestro. Political Parties will have until the next session or 30 calendar days, whichever is greater, to fill vacant seats. Any seats left vacant after such time will be turned over to the Maestro for distribution."
AND,
Article 13 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito, which currently reads: "The Viceré, or Viceroy is the representative of the King of Talossa, and as such, shall have veto power over all laws of the Chancellery. The Viceré is appointed by the King pursuant to Organic Law. While the King may freely appoint a Viceré, it is the preference of the citizens of the Province of Benito that the Viceré be a citizen of the Province for at least one year prior to appointment." is amended to read: "The Sovereign Province of Benito does not recognize the authority of the King in Provincial affairs."
AND,
Article 14 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito, which currently reads: "A veto by the Viceré may be overridden by a 3/5 majority vote of the Provincial Chancellery." is amended to read: "The Sovereign Province of Benito does not recognize the legitimacy of any official appointed by the King within the Sovereign Province of Benito."
AND,
Article 21 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito, which currently reads: "So that no conflict of interest may occur, or that no one individual may take over the province in a hostile attempt, no-one may hold more than one of the offices of Maestro, Viceré, or Noval Representanteu simultaneously. The Viceré also may not hold seats in the Provincial Chancellery." is amended to read: "So that no conflict of interest may occur, or that no one individual may take over the province in a hostile attempt, no-one may hold more than one of the offices of Maestro or Noval Representanteu simultaneously."
AND,
Article 24 of the Constitution of the Sovereign Province of Benito, which currently reads: "This Constitution may be altered by a resolution of the Provincial Chancellery, which must be approved by a referendum of the people attaining the favour of three-fifths of those who vote and promulgated by the Viceré." is amended to read: "This Constitution may be altered by a resolution of the Provincial Chancellery, which must be approved by a referendum of the people attaining the favour of three-fifths of those who vote." ---END TEXT---
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Istefan Perþonest
Cunstaval to Fiôvâ; Regent of the University of Talossa
Posts: 1,024
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Post by Istefan Perþonest on Jun 6, 2016 9:47:44 GMT -6
All right, Lüc da Schir Erschéveþ da Schir Iason Bitxichë Taiwos Ian Andríeu Civaßì E.S. Bornatfiglheu , we need to vote on what, for lack of an established title, I will declare the Judiciary Act of 2016, as follows: ---BEGIN TEXT--- WHEREAS referring all matters of provincial justice is an abdication of our responsibilities, and WHEREAS the justice system established in the past has sat moribund for over half a decade, and WHEREAS there is no need to create additional titles for an institution that is already stretched for personnel, THEREFOR the Legislative Chancellory of the Province of Benito enacts the following: A.) The "High Court Act" is repealed in its entirety. B.) The Judiciary of the province of Benito is hereby established as a system of binding, voluntary, and citizen-led arbitration. C.) In the case of a conflict over provincial law, the aggreived shal publicly declare their grievance and the two shall find a mutually agreeable party to function as arbiter. D.) An arbiter may be any full Benitian citizen in good standing. E.) Should the parties be unable to agree on an arbiter, the office of the Arvitieir Prima shall be charged with finding an arbiter, from outside the province if needs be. F.) Upon appointment of an arbiter, each side shall plead their case. The arbiter shall not issue a ruling until both sides of the case have been heard. G.) The arbiter shall base their decision on appropriate provincial and national law as well as custom and judicial precedent with an eye toward fair play. H.) The arbiter's decision is final and binding upon all parties. All such decisions may be appealed to the national court system. I.) While conducting judiciary business, the arbiter shall wear a special hat of their own devising. For the interests of cultural legacy, the province will maintain a registry of all such hats. J.) This law shall take effect upon the passage of an amendment to the provincial Constitution giving original jurisdiction to the provincial judiciary system. ---END TEXT--- Voting will end in one week, or when an absolute majority of votes have been cast either for or against. In the meantime, we can also debate in this thread the proposed amendment to the provincial Constitution.
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Istefan Perþonest
Cunstaval to Fiôvâ; Regent of the University of Talossa
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Post by Istefan Perþonest on Jun 6, 2016 9:48:44 GMT -6
On the Judiciary Act of 2016, I vote per.
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Lüc da Schir
Senator for Benito
If Italy wins a Six Nations match I will join the Zouaves
Posts: 4,125
Talossan Since: 3-21-2012
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Post by Lüc da Schir on Jun 6, 2016 11:09:01 GMT -6
I vote in favour on the Judiciary Act of 2016.
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Post by Iason Bitxichë Taiwos on Jun 6, 2016 11:11:49 GMT -6
I vote per on the Judiciary Act of 2016.
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