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Debate: World Assembly Procedures Act
Topic Started: 22nd January 2014 - 01:07 PM (411 Views)
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I hereby open debate on the following bill proposed by Premier Beatrice. Debate shall last until at least Jan. 29th, 8:07am (EST), unless closed earlier by majority vote.

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The World Assembly Procedures Act (2014)

An act to establish World Assembly Procedure and clarify the responsibilities of the World Assembly Delegate.

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(1) This act may be referred to as The WA Procedures Act (2014).

Recognition of WA Delegate's Position and Selection

(2) The position of World Assembly Delegate (herein 'WA Delegate') of the Independent Order is not a governmental position, the holder of the position being determined by the Independent Nation with the most World Assembly endorsements.

(3) The WA Delegate shall continue to be a non-governmental position and the free-for-all system used to determine its holder shall be retained.

General Assembly Responsibilities

(4) As the chief representative of the Independent Order to the World Assembly it is the duty and responsibility of the WA Delegate to vote in accordance with the majority opinion of the WA Members on any Resolution presently At Vote before the General Assembly.

(5) This vote shall be determined by the voting tally as noted with the Resolution at vote, accessible via the Details link included with the Resolution At Vote.

(6) The Delegate shall check this tally daily and must change his or her vote to match the majority opinion of Independent WA Members.

Security Council Responsibilities

(7) Recognizing the potential political implications of Resolutions before the Security Council the Speaker shall be empowered to call a vote of the Senate to determine the vote cast in Commendation, Condemnation and Liberation proposals.

(8) The Speaker may defer this vote to the majority opinion of Independent WA Members in cases of Commendations and Condemnations with the advice and consent of the Premier. In such cases the WA Delegate shall follow the same procedure used when voting for General Assembly votes to determine the majority opinion of Independent WA Members.

(9) Recognizing the political implications of Liberation proposals a vote of the Senate shall determine the vote cast by the WA Delegate when a Liberation is At Vote before the Security Council. Upon certification by the Speaker the WA Delegate shall be directed to cast his or her vote as determined by the Senate vote.
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I fully support this proposal, just a small grammar fix:
"(8) The Speaker may defer this vote to the majority opinion of Independent WA Members in cases of Commendations and Condemnations with the advice and consent of the Premier. In such cases the WA Delegate shall follow the same procedure used when voting for General Assembly votes to determine the majority opinion of Independent WA Members."
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Thanks for the friendly amendment Senator, corrected.

As far as the bill itself, I too see no problems. It seems excellently worded to me.
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Seems good enough to me. I think, however, the wording in section 3 should be "non-governmental" rather than "non-government".
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Seems good.
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22nd January 2014 - 05:22 PM
Seems good enough to me. I think, however, the wording in section 3 should be "non-governmental" rather than "non-government".
Thanks Senator, fixed.
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I like it though I think it should be Foreign minister and Premier not just Premier in 8.
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23rd January 2014 - 02:01 AM
I like it though I think it should be Foreign minister and Premier not just Premier in 8.
I disagree, as the Premier sets the foreign ministry's agenda I don't see why he/she should have to get the Foreign Minister's approval.

For that matter, it occurs to me that the Premier should be able to dismiss and appoint Ministers at will. A strict interpretation of the Constitution doesn't allow it at present.
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23rd January 2014 - 02:24 AM
theatom117
23rd January 2014 - 02:01 AM
I like it though I think it should be Foreign minister and Premier not just Premier in 8.
I disagree, as the Premier sets the foreign ministry's agenda I don't see why he/she should have to get the Foreign Minister's approval.

For that matter, it occurs to me that the Premier should be able to dismiss and appoint Ministers at will. A strict interpretation of the Constitution doesn't allow it at present.
I agree, at present it says:

"(25)Cabinet positions are appointed by the Premier, at the start of the term, and then upon the resignation of a minister, or the automatic vacancy of a portfolio."

Probably should be amended to say:

"(25)Cabinet positions are appointed by the Premier, at the start of the term, and then upon the resignation or dismissal of a minister, or the automatic vacancy of a portfolio. The Premier can, at his or her discretion, dismiss members of the Cabinet."

Or something along those lines.
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For being written at 3 AM I'm glad to see so few errors get past me and thank my fellow Senators for noticing (and correcting) them!

As for the matter concerning the Foreign Minister I agree with the Speaker and Senator CGJ. As Resolutions are only up for a few days that would also be an extra measure of bureaucracy which would delay what could be crucial, time sensitive decisions. To satisfy the concern Senator Atom has presented I would note that the bill doesn't prevent the Premier from consulting the Foreign Minister at their discretion, so it leaves the door open for consultation should the Premier feel it is necessary.

I also agree that the Premier should be able to appoint and dismiss Ministers at will and would support an amendment to those ends.
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I motion to close the debate and move to vote.
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I second this motion.
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The motion has received sufficient seconds and will be moved to vote.
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