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Author: Liam Cofys, MP
Sponsor: N/A
Type: Act of Parliament
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BILL
TO
Establish Standards for Official Accountability
Preamble:
The Azalea Isles thrive when our leaders serve with dedication. This bill sets standards to remove officials who fail in their duties, ensuring our government remains active and true to the Crown’s trust.
1. Definition of Key Positions
(a) A "key position" includes Members of Parliament (MPs), Ministers, the Prime Minister, Justices of the Supreme Court, General of the National Guard, and any role appointed by Parliament with significant authority.
2. Activity Standards
(a) Officials in key positions must meet these minimum standards per 30 days from assuming office:
(i) MPs: Log at least 12 hours of cumulative playtime and attend at least 75% of parliamentary votes and sessions.
(ii) Ministers: Log at least 12 hours of cumulative playtime and submit one report to Parliament on their portfolio.
(iii) Prime Minister: Log at least 18 hours of cumulative playtime and lead one government initiative.
(iv) Justices: Log at least 8 hours of cumulative playtime and rule on at least one case, if pending.
(v) Any other key position not listed will have its activity standards determined by Parliament through debate and a simple majority vote, tracked by the Speaker.
(b) Failure to meet these standards is deemed inactivity or neglect of duty.
3. Removal Process
(a) Any citizen or MP may file a complaint with the Speaker against an official for inactivity or neglect, providing evidence (e.g., vote logs, playtime records).
(b) The Speaker announces the complaint to Parliament within 24 hours and allows the accused official 48 hours to respond.
(c) After the response period, Parliament holds a no-confidence vote:
(i) Removal requires a supermajority of present MPs, conducted per the Parliamentary Procedure Act.
(d) If the Speaker is uncooperative (e.g., fails to announce or proceed within 24 hours) or is the subject of the complaint, the Deputy Speaker—or, if absent, an MP designated by a simple majority—assumes the Speaker’s duties for that removal process.
(e) Removed officials are barred from key positions for 4 months (two election cycles).
4. Verification and Records
(a) The Speaker tracks attendance, playtime, and activity for all officials, using logs and parliamentary records on an as needed basis.
5. Enforcement
(a) The Speaker oversees the removal process and notifies the Crown of outcomes.
(b) False complaints incur a $1,500 fine to the complainant, enforced by the Ministry of Justice.
6. Enactment
This Act shall take effect 14 days after passage.
Sponsor: N/A
Type: Act of Parliament
A
BILL
TO
Establish Standards for Official Accountability
Preamble:
The Azalea Isles thrive when our leaders serve with dedication. This bill sets standards to remove officials who fail in their duties, ensuring our government remains active and true to the Crown’s trust.
1. Definition of Key Positions
(a) A "key position" includes Members of Parliament (MPs), Ministers, the Prime Minister, Justices of the Supreme Court, General of the National Guard, and any role appointed by Parliament with significant authority.
2. Activity Standards
(a) Officials in key positions must meet these minimum standards per 30 days from assuming office:
(i) MPs: Log at least 12 hours of cumulative playtime and attend at least 75% of parliamentary votes and sessions.
(ii) Ministers: Log at least 12 hours of cumulative playtime and submit one report to Parliament on their portfolio.
(iii) Prime Minister: Log at least 18 hours of cumulative playtime and lead one government initiative.
(iv) Justices: Log at least 8 hours of cumulative playtime and rule on at least one case, if pending.
(v) Any other key position not listed will have its activity standards determined by Parliament through debate and a simple majority vote, tracked by the Speaker.
(b) Failure to meet these standards is deemed inactivity or neglect of duty.
3. Removal Process
(a) Any citizen or MP may file a complaint with the Speaker against an official for inactivity or neglect, providing evidence (e.g., vote logs, playtime records).
(b) The Speaker announces the complaint to Parliament within 24 hours and allows the accused official 48 hours to respond.
(c) After the response period, Parliament holds a no-confidence vote:
(i) Removal requires a supermajority of present MPs, conducted per the Parliamentary Procedure Act.
(d) If the Speaker is uncooperative (e.g., fails to announce or proceed within 24 hours) or is the subject of the complaint, the Deputy Speaker—or, if absent, an MP designated by a simple majority—assumes the Speaker’s duties for that removal process.
(e) Removed officials are barred from key positions for 4 months (two election cycles).
4. Verification and Records
(a) The Speaker tracks attendance, playtime, and activity for all officials, using logs and parliamentary records on an as needed basis.
5. Enforcement
(a) The Speaker oversees the removal process and notifies the Crown of outcomes.
(b) False complaints incur a $1,500 fine to the complainant, enforced by the Ministry of Justice.
6. Enactment
This Act shall take effect 14 days after passage.
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