[2529.AB] Reallocation in the Charter

[Silva]

I believe we have two articles (XI and XIII) that could be relocated to Article IV of the Charter.
However, since I’m not sure whether you’d prefer one or both of the changes, I’ve split each change into separate proposals.
So here is:

Proposal 1

@coco

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IV. THE ASSEMBLY

Establishing legislative authority in the Assembly.

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(4) All officials whose appointment is subject to Assembly confirmation and who have served in their appointed office for more than six months shall be subject to annual retention votes, which shall commence on March 15. If a retention vote conducted pursuant to this section fails to pass, then the officer shall immediately cease to hold their position.

(5) Any official of the Coalition may be recalled by an Assembly resolution passed with a three-fifths majority of those voting, respecting the following:

1. Recalls should only be initiated for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority, or violations of the law, and not for purposes of political rivalry.
2. Upon initiation, recall resolutions must be debated for three days and receive a motion and second before being put to vote.
3. Upon passage, the recalled official will immediately be removed from office.

(6) A Motion of No Confidence may be initiated by the Assembly if the members have lost faith in the effectiveness and activities of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Motions of No Confidence must be debated for three days and receive a motion and a second before being moved to vote. Passage requires three-fifths majority support of those voting.

(7) If a Motion of No Confidence is made and passed against the Prime Minister, they and their Cabinet will immediately resign from office, a new Prime Minister election will be called under relevant laws, and a successor will be elected. After the election has been conducted, the Prime Minister-elect will immediately assume office. Should a special election for Prime Minister begin more than halfway into a scheduled term, the next scheduled election will be canceled.

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# XI. RECALLS AND MOTIONS OF NO CONFIDENCE

Establishing a method to hold government officials to account.

(1) Any official of the Coalition may be recalled by an Assembly resolution passed with a three-fifths majority of those voting.

1. Recalls should only be initiated for dereliction of duty, abuse of authority, or violations of the law, and not for purposes of political rivalry.
2. Upon initiation, recall resolutions must be debated for three days and receive a motion and second before being put to vote.
3. Upon passage, the recalled official will immediately be removed from office.

(2) A Motion of No Confidence may be initiated by the Assembly if the members have lost faith in the effectiveness and activities of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Motions of No Confidence must be debated for three days and receive a motion and a second before being moved to vote. Passage requires three-fifths majority support of those voting.

(3) If a Motion of No Confidence is made and passed against the Prime Minister, they and their Cabinet will immediately resign from office, a new Prime Minister election will be called under relevant laws, and a successor will be elected. After the election has been conducted, the Prime Minister-elect will immediately assume office. Should a special election for Prime Minister begin more than halfway into a scheduled term, the next scheduled election will be canceled.

Proposal 2

@coco

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IV. THE ASSEMBLY

Establishing legislative authority in the Assembly.

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(3) A declaration of war shall require a three-fifths supermajority of legislators voting to pass.

(4) The Assembly may amend any provision of the Charter or constitutional laws passed by the Assembly with a three-fifths supermajority. These amendments must be constitutional in nature, and amendments to the Charter must address the structure or framework of government. Bills that may exist as general laws, as determined by the Chair of the Assembly, should not be placed in the Charter or constitutional laws.

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# XIII. AMENDMENT PROCESS

Setting a procedure for amendment of the Charter and constitutional laws.

(1) The Assembly may amend any provision of the Charter or constitutional laws passed by the Assembly with a three-fifths supermajority. These amendments must be constitutional in nature, and amendments to the Charter must address the structure or framework of government. Bills that may exist as general laws, as determined by the Chair of the Assembly, should not be placed in the Charter or constitutional laws.

[HumanSanity]

These are both significant legal processes with large implications (especially Amendment). I think it’s fine for them to have their own sections.

[Griffindor]

I think including recalls/etc in the Assembly article would be cool as they are a specific power unique to the Assembly. Amendments are in a similar vein, but I think they should remain its own article.

[Silva]

@HumanSanity

These are both significant legal processes with large implications (especially Amendment). I think it’s fine for them to have their own sections.

I mean, it makes sense to me, and it’s even better, because they are powers of the Assembly that do not concern any other authority.

@Griffindor

I think including recalls/etc in the Assembly article would be cool as they are a specific power unique to the Assembly. Amendments are in a similar vein, but I think they should remain its own article.

I see. Well, I honestly prefer to just put everything into a single article.