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| Reforming the Constitution; Three Ideas from the Founder | |
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| Topic Started: Wednesday May 24 2017, 01:30 AM (833 Views) | |
| Culture of Life | Wednesday May 24 2017, 01:30 AM Post #1 |
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The June 2017 election is almost here. As I mentioned on the regional message board, I think the 19th Senate should consider reforming the regional constitution. Here are my three ideas:
Of course, the main concern would be staffing -- getting enough players to fill all of the offices:
Edited by Culture of Life, Wednesday May 24 2017, 01:43 AM.
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| Stellonia | Friday Jun 16 2017, 04:20 PM Post #51 |
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I like the proposed amendments. However, I'd also like to recommend that in RTL Const. 4:12, we prohibit the Senate from conducting debates behind closed doors, except in cases that involve regional security or the appointment or dismissal of government officials. Additionally, in RTL Const. 3:7, we should change the word "supermajority" to "majority." |
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| Culture of Life | Friday Jun 16 2017, 06:29 PM Post #52 |
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I like the second recommendation. With respect to the first recommendation, couldn't the Senate use the ordinary legislative process, instead, to pass some [wiki]rules of order[/wiki]? Rather than codify senatorial procedures as constitutional law or as statutory law, the Senate could have rules of order pinned to the top of this forum. This would be more similar to how many real-world legislatures function. The threat of expulsion by one's fellow senators would likely be sufficient to ensure adherence to the rules. EDIT: In fact, rules of order wouldn't even need my approval. Of course, I'd offer my advice (as always ); but, under the court decision Ovybia v. RTL (Justice Court, 29 July 2015), with which I agree, my constitutional veto power extends only to "laws" and not to other "motions" passed by the Senate.
Edited by Culture of Life, Friday Jun 16 2017, 06:46 PM.
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| The RCS | Monday Jun 19 2017, 06:33 PM Post #53 |
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I like the recommendations Stellonia has made. |
I'm a Proud Southern Protestant Christian from the great state of North Carolina // Conservative Trump Republican // and a Proud fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and the North Carolina Tar Heels- From the song Providence (Broke My Chains) | |
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| New Missouri | Monday Jun 26 2017, 06:20 PM Post #54 |
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I also like Stellonia's recommendations. |
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| Culture of Life | Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 04:27 AM Post #55 |
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Regarding the first recommendation, how should the constitutional provision be worded? |
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| The RCS | Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 07:09 AM Post #56 |
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How about, "The Senate shall only convene behind closed doors in matters of regional security and discussion of appointments and dismissals of officers. At no other time should the Senate convene in this manner unless given approval by the founder or the citizens of the region by a simple majority vote." Edited by The RCS, Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 07:13 AM.
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| Stellonia | Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 07:40 AM Post #57 |
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I think we should remove the clause about the approval of the founder or of the citizenry. Other than that, it's good. |
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| Culture of Life | Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 06:46 PM Post #58 |
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What about court cases? Although I don't support the proposal, maybe this would work: "The Senate should conduct its proceedings in public view, exempting matters pertaining to regional security and foreign relations; appointments, dismissals, and supervision of regional officials; and judicial deliberations." |
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| The RCS | Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 07:01 PM Post #59 |
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That's sounds good, why don't you like this idea CoL? |
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| Culture of Life | Tuesday Jun 27 2017, 07:05 PM Post #60 |
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A constitutional amendment, in my opinion, is too inflexible; and how would it be enforced?
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); but, under the court decision Ovybia v. RTL (Justice Court, 29 July 2015), with which I agree, my constitutional veto power extends only to "laws" and not to other "motions" passed by the Senate.


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