3rd Clark of the 45 Cosa

[Capt. Sir Mick Preston]

Greetings, my fellow Senators!

I come to you today to ask for discussion on the two Bills we have before us on the current Clark:


On the Clark:

45RZ9 - The Sir Humphrey Appleby (Civil Service) Act
45RZ10 - The Leaner Sir Humphrey Appleby Civil Service Act

I will open the floor to discussion.

[Audradâ d'Aurìbuérg]

Peeks in to see who is up for some discussion. Sees no one and only hears crickets chirping. Takes note of the dust gathering and decides to leave.

[Capt. Sir Mick Preston]

Jul 18, 2013 11:28:48 GMT -6 Audradâ d'Aurìbuérg said:

Peeks in to see who is up for some discussion. Sees no one and only hears crickets chirping. Takes note of the dust gathering and decides to leave.

We are waiting for refreshments.

[Iason Bitxichë Taiwos]

Sorry, I fell asleep trying to read the bills. Did somebody say "refreshments"?
Seriously, right now I think I'm going with contra on both.

[Capt. Sir Mick Preston]

What I see as the biggest difference between the two Bills are these sections:

FURTHERMORE,
1. We establish the following permanent secretary positions:

(a) The Admiral, as appointed pursuant to 35RZ32, shall serve as the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Defence.
(b) The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, who shall also be referred to as the Crown Counsel.
(c) The Burgermeister of Inland Revenue, as appointed pursuant to 34RZ21, shall serve as the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance.
(d) The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Stuff.
(e) The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Immigration.

or


FURTHERMORE,
1. We establish the following permanent secretary positions:

(a) The Admiral, as appointed pursuant to 35RZ32, shall hold the additional title of the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Defence.
(b) The Burgermeister of Inland Revenue, as appointed pursuant to 34RZ21, shall hold the additional title of the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance.

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As many of you know, I've always been an advocate of a minimalist Government. No, really, I have. That has been based on the concern about the number of Talossan Citizens that are actually active enough to hold office. Not only to hold office, but to do something while in office.

I can see the logic of the first version of this Bill, and the reality of the 2nd version of this Bill.

I probably won't decide how to vote until the 21st.

Would someone like to convince me on how to vote?

[Ián B. Anglatzarâ]

I echo my esteemed colleague. My instinct tells me to vote for the leaner version, but I am open to being persuaded.