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Bill: Bill D-1: The Imperial Dominion Act of 3384
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jelbanian Democratic Party
Status[?]: passed
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: January 3386
Description[?]:
| This Act is designed to define our Dominon for the future and to ensure the future of Jelbanian Crown. Article I.) The Dominion Federation of Jelbania will be renamed the Dominion Empire of Jelbania is honor of the Imperial Family in showing our dedication to maintain the Monarchy. Article II.) Our Head of State will be the Emperor and will remain Hereditary with the Sebastian Family and their relatives and offspring of which we support with an oath of allegiance and loyalty both to the Dominion and the Imperial Family. Our Head of State will be represented in the government by the Governor General who will be elected independent of the government's party. The Governor General's responsibility will be represent the Imperial Family in Parliament, in the world as a whole and be the chief Ambassador of the Dominion to the world. Only the Governor General, as instructed by the Emperor may declare war. Article III.) Our Head of Government will be the Prime Minister whom will be decided by a simple vote of Parliament following an election. It is the responsibility of the largest Party that received votes to offer a Cabinet for a vote to Parliament, which will require an absolute majority to pass. If it passes then the Party's Head will become the new Prime Minister. Article IV.) Which ever party wins the majority of seats in a state following an election will attain control of that State's legislature. The head of that legislature will be the Lieutenant Governor whom will be the head of that State. Article V.) Which ever party wins the majority of seats in the Dominion Parliament will become the Government of the Dominion Parliament, with the Party gaining the second highest amount of seats becoming the Official Opposition. Only the Government of the Dominion Parliament may suggest a Cabinet Proposal or Coalition. Failure of the Government of the Dominion Parliament to achieve a working government cabinet within 1 (one) year of an election will trigger a vote of non-confidence with that government's leadership. Article VI.) Mayors of the individual cities of the Dominion Empire will be decided by their independently elected councils. Article VII.) Elections for both Governor General and for Members of the Dominion Parliament will be every five (5) years. They will be held independently though both held on the 2nd week of the 11th Month of the Year (November). Article VIII.) This Act may be Amended by 2/3 vote of the Dominion Parliament. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Only the largest party can propose a cabinet.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Current: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Proposed: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Emperor
Current: Hldjez'shprpzi Jebr II, wrzy Jelbék H'an, grzy hldjomek Jeztaghaék Kahegrm Abshrmojadhiko yrzy Nubajrkaék Bék (His Exalted Highness, elected by the Great Kurultai, Jebr II, Khan of Jelbe, Great Purple Wolf, Supreme Commander of the Great Jelbek Horde, Lord of the Great Perimor Steppe, Bek of the royal clan of Nubajrka)
Proposed: Emperor Bryan I, Emperor of the Dominion Empire of Jelbania, Supreme Commander of the Dominion Armed Forces and Patraiarch of the Sebastian Family represented by his Eminence the Governor General
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Current: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Proposed: Local governments determine the method of appointment.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Loyalty always to the Dominion!
Current: Kez orzy Rímsa drzy ajozuo (Strength is in Justice)
Proposed: Loyalty always to the Emperor and the Dominion!
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:42:29, October 23, 2012 CET | From |  Jelbanian Democratic Party | To | Debating the Bill D-1: The Imperial Dominion Act of 3384 |
| Message | We hope that the Grand Nationalists Party will endorse this Bill with all due haste so it may be brought to a vote. The Dominion Party will be moving to have this voted as of March 3385. Abigail Woodbury Chairwoman of the Dominion Party OOC: It occurs to me you didn't read the Constitution very well before you took control again or you didn't and forgot :P... there is a loophole in the Consitution which states only the Head of State can propose a Cabinet Proposal but neither of us can do as now neither of us control the Head of State :P... after that I simply proposed some asethic changes and made a key change that makes both of us happy keeping the Emperor the Head of State, but still allowing an election for him... please vote for it :P... I don't want to have to force it |
| Date | 22:44:05, October 24, 2012 CET | From | Jelbanian Democratic Party | To | Debating the Bill D-1: The Imperial Dominion Act of 3384 |
| Message | This debate has been open for six months and the Dominion Party is pushing this to a vote. |
| Date | 17:08:00, October 25, 2012 CET | From | United New Jelbania | To | Debating the Bill D-1: The Imperial Dominion Act of 3384 |
| Message | OOC: Apologies for the delay. I am very pleased with this. Thank you very much:P The Grand Nationalists supports the motion submitted by our honorable colleagues from the Dominion Party, and as such we vote aye in support of The Imperial Dominion Act of 3384. -Prime Minister Jonathan Sterling |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 335 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Cabinet ministers who disagree seriously with the head of government would usually be expected to resign. Parties within the cabinet may attempt to manoeuvre to replace the head of government though, for example by proposing a new cabinet bill or voting for an early election. |
| Random quote: "Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it." - George Bernard Shaw |