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Bill: Imperial Restoration Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Luthori Tory Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: March 2438
Description[?]:
| An invitation for the head of one of the Nine Houses who have a right to ascend the throne to do so. If the bill is passed, the College of Heralds will release the name of the rightful Emperor immediately. This is necessary, since, if you recall, Richard the Lionheart left crusading, and did not return for over two-hundred years. He appears to have died without legitimate issue, and so the current process is necessary. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Current: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Proposed: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Holy Luthori Emperor's Viceroy
Current: Prime Minister
Proposed:
| Princeps Aequorum |
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Holy Luthori Emperor's Viceroy
Current: Her Irrevocable Imperial Majesty, by the Grace of God and Country, Audrey, First of Her Name, Empress of Luthori, Queen of Mordusia, Magen (Queen) of the Yeudi Homeland, Princess of Hutori, Princess of New Endralon and Kizenia, Duchess of Canterwall, Duchess of Maron, Duchess of Stonewall, Duchess of Rolmary, Duchess of Stanburn, Defender of the Constitution, Holder of the Yeudi Crown of 8 Gems, Defender of the Faith, Lady Keeper of the Order of the Purple Pearl, Knight Marshal of the Order of the Golden Lion, Supreme Governor of the Church
Proposed:
| By the Grace of God, the Holy Luthori Emperor, Defender of the Faith Lord of Geharon, Duke of Tinako, Steward of Agathion, King of Utagia, Lord Mayor of Oalapo and Sondavita, King of Gishoto and Kazulia, Grand Duke of Ikradon Emperor of Artania, King of Kings, Ruling Over Rulers |
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:54:04, March 28, 2007 CET | From | Catholic Justicial Party - Solidarity | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | Will the head of government still be elected if this passes? I.E. during each election will there be a separate vote for head of gov't? |
| Date | 17:05:49, March 28, 2007 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | There will not still be a separate vote for the head of gov't - that will become a cabinet position. |
| Date | 20:48:47, March 28, 2007 CET | From | Falanges Party | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | Again and again, how would the Emperor be chosen? It will surely need a concensus. |
| Date | 21:25:20, March 30, 2007 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | The new Emperor needs to be elected as part of this bill, otherwise the current Viceroy will beciome Emperor by default. |
| Date | 23:17:55, March 30, 2007 CET | From | Falanges Party | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | Yes, we find a CONCENSUS, then all the parties decide to elect this person as an Emperor and then we make him Emperor. |
| Date | 00:01:32, March 31, 2007 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | Our representatives have spoken with the Garter King of Arms, who, as you know, is head of the College of Heralds, and he has agreed to present the current shortlist, if required. Should he be instructed to do so? [OOC: I suggest that, to save time, the CJP changes the name of it's candidate, if this would work?] |
| Date | 15:22:03, March 31, 2007 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | OOC: Candidate names only apply to the next election, they do not change the existing office holder's name. We would need to include the Emperor's name in the bill description then chase Wouter to make the change (no guaratees as he's busy with Paragon) or we elect a Viceroy with an Imperial sounding name (William III, Richard II, etc) by backing the same party, all choosing appropriate candidates, or whatever, and then change the organisation of the executive and titles after that election. |
| Date | 20:01:42, April 01, 2007 CET | From | Luthori Tory Party | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | [OOC: OK. Let's do that. The proposed names should be presented with second names in the thread, as the candidates put forward by the College of Heralds, and then be given a proposed number. Example: Jan Sobieski [Jan III]. Any objections?] |
| Date | 16:16:35, August 01, 2007 CET | From | Imperial Vodka and Pimm's Party | To | Debating the Imperial Restoration Act |
| Message | Could you repropose this, please. The Holy Luthori Emperor's title is too long, and we don't like Princeps Aequorum, but we're all for making the Emperor official. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 38 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 52 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 10 |
| Random fact: "OOC", "IC" and "IG" are commonly-used acronyms in Particracy. "OOC" refers to comments, discussions and actions which are out-of-character, meaning they are done player-to-player rather than party-to-party. "IC" refers to in-character interactions (ie. party-to-party). Similarly, "IG" means in-game, although this term may also simply refer to what happens in the actual game interface, as opposed to on the forum or elsewhere. "RP" just means "role-play". |
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