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Bill: Cabinet Proposal of June 2247
Details
Submitted by[?]: New Democratic Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill presents the formation of a cabinet. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. Traditionally, parties in the proposal vote yes, others (the opposition) vote no. This bill will pass as soon as the required yes votes are in and all parties in the proposal have voted yes, or will be defeated if unsufficient votes are reached on the deadline.
Voting deadline: August 2248
Description[?]:
| Proposing a Cabinet |
Proposals
Article 1
The responsibilites of Head of Government will be conducted by the 
Ikradonian Faith Party
Article 2
The responsibilites of Science and Technology will be conducted by the New Democratic Party
Article 3
The responsibilites of Food and Agriculture will be conducted by the Zapatista Freedom Party
Article 4
The responsibilites of Environment and Tourism will be conducted by the Ikradonian Faith Party
Article 5
The responsibilites of Trade and Industry will be conducted by the Democratic Socialist Party
Article 6
The responsibilites of Foreign Affairs will be conducted by the New Democratic Party
Article 7
The responsibilites of Internal Affairs will be conducted by the Zapatista Freedom Party
Article 8
The responsibilites of Finance will be conducted by the Ikradonian Faith Party
Article 9
The responsibilites of Defence will be conducted by the Democratic Socialist Party
Article 10
The responsibilites of Justice will be conducted by the Zapatista Freedom Party
Article 11
The responsibilites of Infrastructure and Transport will be conducted by the Ikradonian Faith Party
Article 12
The responsibilites of Health and Social Services will be conducted by the New Democratic Party
Article 13
The responsibilites of Education and Culture will be conducted by the Democratic Socialist Party
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:01:43, July 01, 2006 CET | From | Lyika ati Isọdọtun | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | We are disturbed by the decision of the NDP to offer the premiership to the IFP, a party which has a very questionable record when it comes to human rights and civil liberties. Of all parties, we would never have expected the NDP to have placed a theocratic party at such a high position in government. |
| Date | 05:01:53, July 01, 2006 CET | From | Iqembu Sokusebenzisana Yeningi | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | As the Populist Freedom Party has been inactive for over a week, this may not pass regardless. Still, allow the IPC to likewise register its surprise. While the parties in this proposed coalition agree on economic issues, I would have expected the differences on civil liberties to make such an offer unlikely. We evidently suspected wrong. |
| Date | 10:47:46, July 01, 2006 CET | From | Ikradonian Faith Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | We take not of this offer for a new coalition and are willing to support it. However, we feel that the IPC should be allowed to make the first attempt at forming a coalition, as the big winner of the most recent elections. We ask the NDP to put this bill on hold to give the IPC that chance. |
| Date | 16:57:54, July 01, 2006 CET | From | Iqembu Sokusebenzisana Yeningi | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | The IPC is satisfied with the current coalition, under Chancellor Desneyers, but thanks the IFP for its consideration. While this proposal disappoints us, we have no objection to bringing this coalition proposal to a vote and letting the chips fall as they may. |
| Date | 17:12:51, July 01, 2006 CET | From | Liberal Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | Though it does not matter much, as the Ikradoni Labour Party lacks seats for the time being, we would happily support this diverse coalition. |
| Date | 03:22:15, July 02, 2006 CET | From | New Democratic Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | As the largest party the IFP should be the head of government in a new coalition, we feel. Changes to laws will still have to be put to a vote in the Assembly and we assure the FFP that Ikradon's human rights situation will not be negatively impacted. |
| Date | 10:40:25, July 02, 2006 CET | From | Ikradonian Faith Party | To | Debating the Cabinet Proposal of June 2247 |
| Message | We are disturbed by the very idea of the IFP not being supportive of human rights. Our party platform clearly states that everyone is entitled to basic rights, just as they have basic duties as well. This stance will become visible in the new cabinet, should it be sworn in. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 205 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 231 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 163 |
| Random fact: When your party holds the foreign affairs department, you can create new treaties. However, before writing anything new, it is a good idea to search for existing treaties which already accomplish what you desire. |
| Random quote: "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting that vote." - Unknown |