Post by Owen Edwards on Jan 29, 2008 12:55:01 GMT -6
Rules of Operations Statute
In accordance with the democratic wishes of the people of Cézembre, and in keeping with the provisions of the Organic Law of the Kingdom of Talossa which asks us to establish the rules under which this body shall operate by majority vote, the following rules are established for the operation of l'Etats de Cézembre and the conduct of her representatives:
1. Legislation for the good governing of Cézembre shall be the business of this body. As such, actions undertaken by the Assembly in whatever nature must strictly pertain to the province and her interests. All other business shall be rightly conducted elsewhere.
a. The attitude and rhetoric of members of the assembly shall be at all times professional and cordial, as this shall be the most conducive to the operation of the assembly and good service of the people.
b. As being most conducive to the above cordiality, it is requested that members of the assembly address each other politely, as befitting elected legislators.
2. Legislation can take several forms, and shall be appropriately titled as according to the forms below.
a. A motion of the assembly shall express general intent to the exterior of the assembly or shall govern self-governance of that assembly. Inasmuch as shall be possible, it will not mandate behavior, but suggest it. Passage of a motion shall require a majority of votes of the assembly.
b. A provincial statute passed by the assembly shall establish the rule of law within the province. The primary purpose of statutes shall be to ensure the rights of the citizens of the province as guaranteed by the Organic Law of the nation, and the secondary purpose shall be to further the interests of Cézembre. Passage of a motion shall require a majority of votes of the assembly.
c. A referendum shall be an item of law which will change the system of governance, such as the establishment of a constitution. Passage of a referendum will require first a supermajority of votes of the assembly, after which time it will be referred to the people. It will pass into law and given force after approval of a majority of the people.
3. Upon the passage of this law, the first act of the assembly under these rules shall be the proper election of a premier, to serve as master of ceremonies for the province. This premier shall serve as head of government of the province, and his powers shall be determined by provincial law alone.
Uréu q'estadra så
Owen Edwards (LRT)
With due thanks to Alexander Davis.
In accordance with the democratic wishes of the people of Cézembre, and in keeping with the provisions of the Organic Law of the Kingdom of Talossa which asks us to establish the rules under which this body shall operate by majority vote, the following rules are established for the operation of l'Etats de Cézembre and the conduct of her representatives:
1. Legislation for the good governing of Cézembre shall be the business of this body. As such, actions undertaken by the Assembly in whatever nature must strictly pertain to the province and her interests. All other business shall be rightly conducted elsewhere.
a. The attitude and rhetoric of members of the assembly shall be at all times professional and cordial, as this shall be the most conducive to the operation of the assembly and good service of the people.
b. As being most conducive to the above cordiality, it is requested that members of the assembly address each other politely, as befitting elected legislators.
2. Legislation can take several forms, and shall be appropriately titled as according to the forms below.
a. A motion of the assembly shall express general intent to the exterior of the assembly or shall govern self-governance of that assembly. Inasmuch as shall be possible, it will not mandate behavior, but suggest it. Passage of a motion shall require a majority of votes of the assembly.
b. A provincial statute passed by the assembly shall establish the rule of law within the province. The primary purpose of statutes shall be to ensure the rights of the citizens of the province as guaranteed by the Organic Law of the nation, and the secondary purpose shall be to further the interests of Cézembre. Passage of a motion shall require a majority of votes of the assembly.
c. A referendum shall be an item of law which will change the system of governance, such as the establishment of a constitution. Passage of a referendum will require first a supermajority of votes of the assembly, after which time it will be referred to the people. It will pass into law and given force after approval of a majority of the people.
3. Upon the passage of this law, the first act of the assembly under these rules shall be the proper election of a premier, to serve as master of ceremonies for the province. This premier shall serve as head of government of the province, and his powers shall be determined by provincial law alone.
Uréu q'estadra så
Owen Edwards (LRT)
With due thanks to Alexander Davis.