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Bill: Executive Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Centre Party of Gaduridos
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: December 2084
Description[?]:
The title "Philosopher" does not accurately reflect the duties and role of our Head of State, and should be changed.
Further, it is time to clarify the roles of our Head of State and Head of Government. We feel the Head of Government should wield effective power, and the Head of State should be a non-partisan symbol of unity for our people. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:15:55, July 14, 2005 CET |
From | Democratic Centre Party of Gaduridos | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | I'm hoping for a debate on the role of our HoG and a good name for the post. I'm not tied to either proposal above, although they are my preferred choices. What do you think? |
| Date | 06:48:27, July 15, 2005 CET |
From | National Democratic Party | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | Wouldn't the first proposal change us into a Constitutional Monarchy since it is Hereditary? I'm not opposed to the idea of a Constitutional Monarchy per say but I didn't think that was possible in the game at the mo. |
| Date | 02:00:22, July 17, 2005 CET |
From | People's Progressive Party | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | We like the current structure of the Executive branch. As a matter of fact it really would be a waste of money to have a state supported hereditary head of state with no powers. That person and thier family would be largest and most unncessary welfare case in the nation. That is not where we should be directing our funds. |
| Date | 05:58:50, July 19, 2005 CET |
From | Democratic Centre Party of Gaduridos | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | How about just Article 2, the name change? I think we need to switch from Philosopher. If there are any suggestions, I'll incorporate them into an amended bill after the next elections. |
| Date | 20:43:40, July 19, 2005 CET |
From | Green Nationalists | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | A king isn't exactly useless, even when he has no actual power. Being politically impotent, he would be a symbol and a frontpiece for our nation. A neutral 'head of state' does make a country more stable. And it gives the people something to gossip about :) .
Anyway, having both a 'Head of Government' and a 'Head of State' as political powers is a bit confusing. At least, this is my humble opinion. |
| Date | 00:50:35, July 20, 2005 CET |
From | People's Progressive Party | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | I still feel having a ceremonial hereditary head of state would not provide balance to an overly strong legislature and would also make that ceremonial head of state and his/her hereditary heirs and direct family the largest and most unnecessary case of state welfare. Money that could beter be used on building schools, roads, sewage systems, etc. If you don't want a seperate head of state and head of government then make the head of state and head of government the same position, but no way should the head of state be hereditary. |
| Date | 03:38:16, July 22, 2005 CET |
From | National Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | We want a King, as it would boost the pride in our people, knowing that there is a king - remember, this would be a sacrifice for me as I would lose the ability to be Philosopher, something that I take pride in. |
| Date | 05:24:54, July 23, 2005 CET |
From | Democratic Centre Party of Gaduridos | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | I've decided to put the issue of a monarchy to vote. I hope it will pass, as I feel the King will provide an excellent symbol of national unity. If the bill fails, however, I will return to the issue of the name of our head of state, as I dislike Philosopher almost as much as the PPP does! |
| Date | 22:59:34, July 23, 2005 CET |
From | People's Progressive Party | To | Debating the Executive Reform Act | | Message | So the political parties that want to save money by cutting free and accessible healthcare want to use that money to fund a symbolic monarchy as the largest welfare case in our nation's history. Where are you priorities?! This is a hypocritical measure. If you want to save money don't create a layer of bureaucracy, the royal family, that wil suck it up for no useful reason whatsoever. |
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| Vote |
Seats |
| yes | Total Seats: 151 |
| no | Total Seats: 175 |
| abstain | Total Seats: 15 |
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