Charter of the Coalition of the South Pacific

Cryo · March 13, 2023, 8:54pm

A2303.01 | Change in the Election of Ministers Passed

Articles VI and XI of the Charter were amended by the Assembly on the 13th of March, 2023.

CHARTER OF THE COALITION OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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VI. THE EXECUTIVE

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(3) As leader of the Cabinet, the Prime Minister is responsible for overseeing a collective Cabinet agenda, and may give directions and instructions to the ministers. In addition, the Prime Minister will also be responsible for appointing and dismissing other ministers. Disputes within the Cabinet are subject to the majority decision and collective responsibility; where there is no majority the Prime Minister’s vote shall be the deciding one.

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Elections

(6) Executive elections will be held every four months, where the Prime Minister and all Cabinet positions will be up for election, while all Cabinet positions will be appointed by the Prime Minister.

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XI. RECALLS AND MOTIONS OF NO CONFIDENCE

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(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, and triggers a special election for all Cabinet offices.

(3) If a Motion of No Confidence is made against a Cabinet member, the Prime Minister is obliged to remove the relevant Cabinet member from their office, and appoint a successor in their place.

(4) If the a Motion of No Confidence is made against the Prime Minister, they and their Cabinet will resign immediately, new elections will be called, and a successor will be elected. After an election has been held, the Prime Minister-elect will assume office.

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