Post by Culture of Life on Apr 26, 2020 23:37:16 GMT -5
First, to state the obvious, we're operating in a constitutional gray zone. United Massachusetts isn't supposed to be the President (RTL Const. art. III, sec. 3; RTL Const. art. VIII, sec. 2). But he is. And the regional government has basically collapsed in practice (if not form).
Second, the newly elected senators need to choose a speaker (RTL Const. art. III, sec. 8).
Third, we should seriously consider amending our Constitution. (I don't think we need a new one; the basic structure of the current constitution is fine.) That said, I would like you three to reach your decisions by consensus (i.e., unanimously) given the region's precarious situation.
The real world severely limited my activity on NationStates ( ), and our recruiting infrastructure (my desktop) broke down. Moreover, it was an unfortunate event to lose ZetaBoards (with 411 members; 2,226 threads; and 22,686 posts), but now we're back on ProBoards, and we need to do something to get this board active (after a year and a half of inactivity) -- a stimulus package of sorts. What I propose is a return to something we had in 2011: a citizens' legislature. Giving all citizens a say in regional legislation could attract residents to the offsite board. It could also fuel the development of a robust parliamentary culture (with parties, party leaders, and all).
I'd certainly like to hear your thoughts as well as other proposals for restructuring and reviving the region moving forward.
Second, the newly elected senators need to choose a speaker (RTL Const. art. III, sec. 8).
Third, we should seriously consider amending our Constitution. (I don't think we need a new one; the basic structure of the current constitution is fine.) That said, I would like you three to reach your decisions by consensus (i.e., unanimously) given the region's precarious situation.
The real world severely limited my activity on NationStates ( ), and our recruiting infrastructure (my desktop) broke down. Moreover, it was an unfortunate event to lose ZetaBoards (with 411 members; 2,226 threads; and 22,686 posts), but now we're back on ProBoards, and we need to do something to get this board active (after a year and a half of inactivity) -- a stimulus package of sorts. What I propose is a return to something we had in 2011: a citizens' legislature. Giving all citizens a say in regional legislation could attract residents to the offsite board. It could also fuel the development of a robust parliamentary culture (with parties, party leaders, and all).
I'd certainly like to hear your thoughts as well as other proposals for restructuring and reviving the region moving forward.
Third Constitution of Right to Life
Article IX: Constitutional Amendments
1. The Senate shall have the power to propose amendments to this Constitution.
2. Every amendment proposed by the Senate shall be submitted to citizens at the following senatorial election or presidential election; and it shall be placed on the ballot in the form of a referendum, which shall last three days, overlapping with the electoral voting period.
3. If a simple majority of citizens votes in the affirmative, the proposed amendment shall be presented to the Founder for his assent. If the Founder grants his assent, the proposed amendment shall become a part of this Constitution. If the Founder withholds his assent, he shall veto the proposed amendment, thereby causing it to fail.
4. The Viceroy, when he is exercising the authority and powers of the Founder, shall not grant assent to any proposed amendment that would repeal or change Article V or Article IX of this Constitution.
Article IX: Constitutional Amendments
1. The Senate shall have the power to propose amendments to this Constitution.
2. Every amendment proposed by the Senate shall be submitted to citizens at the following senatorial election or presidential election; and it shall be placed on the ballot in the form of a referendum, which shall last three days, overlapping with the electoral voting period.
3. If a simple majority of citizens votes in the affirmative, the proposed amendment shall be presented to the Founder for his assent. If the Founder grants his assent, the proposed amendment shall become a part of this Constitution. If the Founder withholds his assent, he shall veto the proposed amendment, thereby causing it to fail.
4. The Viceroy, when he is exercising the authority and powers of the Founder, shall not grant assent to any proposed amendment that would repeal or change Article V or Article IX of this Constitution.