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Bill: Democratic Reform of 3908
Details
Submitted by[?]: Communal Party of Vorona
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: October 3908
Description[?]:
| Current law on term lengths, legislative assembly seats, salaries of government members, title of head of government, title of head of state, government employee appointment, appointment of mayors, title of the legislative assembly, maximum proposal quota and public financing of political campaigns: 60 430 Members of parliament and/or government have all their expenses paid for by the state. Prime Minister President All government employees have to promise political independence. Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election. House of Representatives 40 All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations. Proposed change on term lengths, legislative assembly seats, salaries of government members, title of head of government, title of head of state, government employee appointment, appointment of mayors, title of the legislative assembly, maximum proposal quota and public financing of political campaigns: 24 750 Members of parliament and/or government are not entitled to a salary. Head Counselor Leader Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way. Local governments determine the method of appointment. Peace Council 50 All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations. Reason for change on term lengths, legislative assembly seats, salaries of government members, title of head of government, title of head of state, government employee appointment, appointment of mayors, title of the legislative assembly, party proposal monthly quota, maximum proposal quota and public financing of political campaigns: This bill will enhance our democracy by improving representation in the House of Representatives (which we wish to call, the "Peace Council"), giving power back to local governments and ensuring fairer and more frequent elections. Proposed by: Walton Appleby Party Leader (President of Deltaria Nova) Communal Party of Deltaria Nova |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 60
Current: 30
Proposed: 24
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 430
Current: 122
Proposed: 750
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The salaries of members of parliament and/or government.
Old value:: Members of parliament and/or government have all their expenses paid for by the state.
Current: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Proposed: Members of parliament and/or government are not entitled to a salary.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Prime Minister
Current: Prime Minister
Proposed: Head Counselor
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: President
Current: His Royal Majesty, Head of House of Vlona-Egelion-Westbrook, King of Vorona, Defender of People and Constitution; presented by Governor General:
Proposed: Leader
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: Local governments determine the method of appointment.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: House of Representatives
Current: Royal Assembly
Proposed: Peace Council
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The maximum proposal quota a party can accumulate.
Old value:: 40
Current: 50
Proposed: 50
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations.
Current: All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations.
Proposed: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 430 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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