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Bill: Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81
Details
Submitted by[?]: Ecumenical Constitutional Democrat 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: August 3782
Description[?]:
| Mr. Speaker, Though such reforms were rejected in the past - we have reason to believe the necessary consensus now exists in the Presidium for a separation of the executive and the legislature. In the past - the most popular parties have often been locked out of the political process by smaller parties ganging together and selecting a President as a post-election fait accompli. We have heard much talk of unity and representing the entire people, but in truth the deep sectarian and political divides in this nation make such appeals farcical. We are a contested and divided nation, we should not attempt to ape the characteristics of totalitarian unity via a system of back room deals. The people need a champion, not just a politician with the best connections. We propose that a Tribunate be established - to directly represent the most popular party, while the Presidency will continue to represent a boarder coalition of the political parties in the Presidium. The new Tribunate will take on the characteristics of the head of state, presiding over important ceremonies and events. Parties who wish to see a certain leader as Tribune will have to publicly endorse one another before elections - making clear to voters who will be in power after elections depending on their vote. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 also Head of Government.
Proposed: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: not recorded
Current: President of the Commonwealth
Proposed: People's Tribune
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:51:47, December 30, 2014 CET | From |  Great National Republican Guard | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, My party prefers the current system and will vote against this, but this is the most sensible reform proposal that we have seen so far. -- Andre Fertig, Chairman of the GNRG |
| Date | 01:03:08, December 30, 2014 CET | From | Democratic Labour Party | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We rise today to voice our support for this bill and commend the ECDP for displaying the courage and leadership to propose this piece of legislation. Joshua Fauver Democraitc Labour Party leader |
| Date | 01:08:22, December 30, 2014 CET | From | People of Freedom (P.F) | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker. This is an interesting concept. And surprisingly democratic in its approach. Matteo Powers Leader of the JDP/ Opposition |
| Date | 03:00:28, December 30, 2014 CET | From | Liberal National Party | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, My party and it's 118 former MP's back this bill. Aaron Richardson Leader of the Independence Party |
| Date | 04:05:12, December 30, 2014 CET | From | Great National Republican Guard | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, I hope Aaron Richardson knows that only the votes of current MPs are counted when deciding whether the bill passes or fails. -- Andre Fertig, Chairman of the GNRG |
| Date | 23:59:48, January 02, 2015 CET | From | Great National Republican Guard | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, While I recognise that this bill is likely to pass, I will still vote against it to show support for the current system. I am not opposed to this system, and I only simply prefer the current one. I commend the ECDP for such a brilliant proposal. -- Andre Fertig, Chairman of the GNRG |
| Date | 00:00:58, January 03, 2015 CET | From | Ecumenical Constitutional Democrat Party | To | Debating the Establishment of the People's Tribunate - 3780-81 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We recommend all early elections be postponned until after the vote. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 145 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 237 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 217 |
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