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Bill: His Imperial Majesty’s Space Agency (H I M S A) Act of 4623
Details
Submitted by[?]: Nova Grandfesto de Zardugal
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: July 4624
Description[?]:
| AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE ZARDIC SPACE DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION POLICY AND CREATING THE HIMSA OR HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY’S SPACE AGENCY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the House of Lords and House of Commons of the Imperial Parliament assembled: SECTION 1 This Act shall be known as the “ His Imperial Majesty’s Space Agency Act” or “HIMSA Act”. SECTION 2 It is hereby declared the policy of the Empire: (a) To safeguard the Empire’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, Zardic interest, and the right to self-determination; (b) To support and commit to the development of science and technology that will foster patriotism and nationalism and accelerate social progress, such as the development of space technology and applications for its security and for the benefit of its citizens; (c) To ensure access to space and its environs as a sovereign right and stipulates the need to create a national strategy for space development; (d) To recognize that there is an urgent need to create a coherent and unified strategy for space development and utilization to keep up with other nations in terms of space science and technology; (e) To ensure that the Empire of Zardugal has official representation in the international space community for establishing cooperation agreements and linkages on space development; and (f) To ensure that the Empire abides by the various international space treaties and principles promulgated by the World Congress (if there are promulgations) and is an active participant in the international space community. SECTION 3 As used in this Act the following terms shall mean: (a) HIMSA refers to His Imperial Majesty’s Space Agency created by virtue of this Act. (b) Space Science and Technology Applications (SSTA) refers to the scientific principles and their applications to space science, engineering and other allied fields. (c) Satellites include all objects launched into Terra orbit and artificial objects to be placed in orbit of celestial bodies or conduct space exploration. SECTION 4 The Zardic Space Development and Utilization Policy, or the Zardic Space Policy, will serve as the Empire’s primary strategic roadmap for space development and will embody the country's central goal of becoming a space-capable and space-faring nation. It shall focus on areas of SSTA that would address national issues, promote the efficient utilization of space assets and resources, establish capacity-building measures for human resources development and enhance international cooperation. SECTION 5 The Philippine Space Policy will focus on six Key Development Areas for SSTA development to ensure the Empire’s sustained progress; (a) Security and Development - The Empire will focus on space applications that can preserve and enhance the country's national security and promote development that is beneficial to all Zardugalians;; (b) Hazard Management and Climate Studies - The Empire will develop and utilize space science and technology applications to enhance its hazard management and disaster mitigation strategy as well as ensure the nation's resiliency to climate change; (c) Space Research and Development - To spur rapid scientific growth, the Empire will focus on conducting research and development endeavors in vital areas of space science, technology and allied fields; (d) Space Industry Capacity Building - The Empire will create a robust and thriving space industry to support the country's space program through private sector involvement and cooperation; (e) Space Education and Awareness - The Empire aims to establish a sustainable pool of trained space scientists, engineers and communicators that will be critical for the country's future space program and increasing public awareness on its value and benefits; (f) International Cooperation - Through international partnerships and collaborations, the Empire will become a key player in Majatra and global space community by providing significant contributions and capabilities on space science and technology applications. SECTION 6 A Space Agency of the Empire, hereinafter referred to as His Imperial Majesty’s Space Agency of HIMSA, is hereby established as the central government agency addressing all national issues and activities related to space science and technology applications. SECTION 7 The HIMSA shall be the primary policy, planning, coordinating, implementing, and administrative entity of the Executive Branch of the government that will plan, develop, and promote the national space program in line with the Zardic Space Policy. SECTION 8 The HIMSA shall exercise the following powers and functions: I. Policy, Planning and Coordination (a) Assist the Empire in the creation, development and implementation of national and international space policies; (b) Plan, direct, manage and implement programs and projects relating to scientific space research and development and the application of space technology; (c) Take hold of money, securities or other personal or moveable property by gift or bequest and expend, administer or dispose of any such money, securities or property subject to the terms, if any, on which the gift or bequest was made in such manner as shall best promote the HIMSA’s objectives; (d) Implement the Zardic Space Development and Utilization Policy; (e) Provide appropriate and accurate advice to the Prime Minister and; (f) Coordinate all space activities of various sectors and stakeholders in Zardugal; other government agencies on space-related issues and concerns; II. Improved Public Access and Resource-Sharing (a) Develop, construct, acquire, manage, maintain and operate space research, development and operation facilities and systems on behalf of His Imperial Majesty’s Government for use of various government agencies; (b) Assist Ministries and other agencies of the Empire in the utilization of SSTA to aid in the performance of their respective mandates and duties; III. Research and Development (a) Perform basic and applied research and development relating to SSTA in collaboration with universities, industries and other institutions; (b) Design, develop and construct space systems and facilities necessary thereof, as well as launch, track and operate the satellites on behalf of His Imperial Majesty’s Government; (c) Promote the growth of space science and technology through research ai development; IV. Education and Capacity Building (a) Establish programs that would develop space education and public awareness; (b) Provide grants and contributions in support of programs or projects relating to scientific or industrial space R&D and application of space technology; (c) Provide services and facilities for the use by entities conducting a relating to SSTA; V. Industry Development (a) Promote the development of a robust and vibrant local space industry and economy; (b) Promote the transfer and diffusion of space technology throughout the Zardugalian industry; (c) Encourage the commercial exploitation of space capabilities, technology, information, facilities and systems. (d) License, sell or otherwise make available any patent, copyright, industrial design, trademark, trade secret or (e) other like property controlled; (f) Disseminate the results of R&D activities and promote the utilization thereof, except when information is deemed confidential for national welfare and security and for the protection of intellectual property rights; VI. International Cooperation (a) Cooperate with space-related agencies of other countries in the peaceful use and development of space; (b) Enter into contracts, memoranda of understanding/agreement or other arrangements in behalf of the Empire; (c) Establish and maintain linkages with other national space agencies and organizations. SECTION 9 The HIMSA shall be an executive agency linked to the Office of the Prime Minister for the purposes of policy and program coordination, to ensure alignment in policies and priorities. It shall be headed by a Director General. The HIMSA proper shall be composed of the Office of the Director General, the Offices of the Deputy Directors and various Divisions to be created as deemed necessary. SECTION 10 The Director General shall have the rank and compensation of a Cabinet Minister and shall be appointed by the Prime Minister, subject to the confirmation of the Head of State, the Monarch. The Director General shall have the following functions: (a) Provide executive direction and supervision over the entire operations of HIMSA and its attached units; (b) Establish policies and standards for the effective, efficient and economical operation of the HIMSA, in accordance with the programs of the Government; (c) Review and approve requests for financial and manpower resources of all operating offices of the HIMSA; (d) Designate and appoint officers and employees of the HIMSA, excluding the Deputy Directors, in accordance with the civil service laws, rules and regulations; (e) Exercise disciplinary powers over officers and employees of the HIMSA in accordance with law, including their investigation and the designation of a committee or officer to conduct such investigation; (f) Coordinate with other Ministry, agencies and public and private interest groups, including non-government organizations (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs) on HIMSA policies and initiatives; (g) Prepare and submit to the Prime Minister through the Ministry of Finance an estimate of the necessary expenditures during the next fiscal year, on the basis of the reports and estimates submitted by the divisions and offices under him/her; (h) Serve as the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Space Matters and advise the Prime Minister on the promulgation of executive and administrative orders and formulation of regulatory and legislative proposals on matters pertaining to SSTA development; (i) Formulate such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers as may be required to implement the objectives of this Act; and (j) Perform such other tasks as may be provided by law or assigned by the Prime Minister. SECTION 11 The Director General shall be assisted by three Deputy Directors with the rank and compensation of an Undersecretary who shall be appointed by the Monarch upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister: Provided, That two of the Deputy Directors shall be career executive officers. SECTION 12 No person shall be appointed Director General or Deputy Director of the HIMSA unless he or she is a citizen and resident of the Empire of Zardugal, of good moral character, of proven integrity, with an advanced degree in Space Science, Astronomy, Physics, Engineering or related fields of study, with at least five years of competence and expertise in any of the following: astrophysics, space science, aerospace engineering, space systems engineering, remote sensing space industry, or human capital development in the SSTA sector. SECTION 13 Employees who are separated from service within six months from the effectivity of this Act as a result of consolidation and/or reorganization under the provisions of this Act shall receive separation benefits to which they may be entitled under the Separation Pay Act: Provided, That those who are qualified to retire under existing retirement laws shall be allowed to retire and receive retirement benefits to which they may be entitled under applicable laws and issuances. SECTION 14 Subject to the approval of the Chancellor of the Exchequer or otherwise known as the Minister of Finance, the HIMSA shall determine its organizational structure and create new divisions or units as it may deem necessary, and shall appoint officers and employees of the HIMSA in accordance with the civil service law, rules and regulations. SECTION 15 Qualified employees of the HIMSA and its attached units shall be covered by the attached legislation of this act, the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and other Science and Technology Personnel in the Government. SECTION 16 The HIMSA shall submit to the Prime Minister and to the House of Commons not later than the 30th of March of every year following the effectivity of this Act, a report giving a detailed account of the status of the implementation of this Act and recommended legislation, where applicable and necessary. SECTION 17 The funds of the PhilSA shall consist of: (a) The Annual General Appropriation for the HIMSA; (b) Income, fees, royalties and other revenues obtained from any other sources. The funds shall be administered by the Director General of the HIMSA in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. SECTION 18 There is hereby created the Zardugal Space Development Fund to be used exclusively for the HIMSA. The Zardugal Space Development Fund shall be administered by the Director General of the HIMSA in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. SECTION 19 Within ninety days from the effectivity of this Act, HIMSA, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. SECTION 20 Should any provision herein be declared unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Act. SECTION 21 All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or other issuances or parts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 22 This Act shall take effect and become binding effective immediately after given Royal Assent by the Monarch. |
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