The Nonpartisan SOS Entrenchment ActWhereas, the Secretary of State (SOS) position is one of the most prestigious in Talossa bestowed with great power and responsibility, and
Whereas, the SOS position is by norm, tradition and, based on the first whereas clause, necessity considered nonpartisan, and
Whereas, the current SOS acts as party leader for the Free Democrats, and
Whereas, this situation is in direct conflict with the norm that the SOS is nonpartisan and could create a potentially dangerous precedent for future SOSs who may not be as honorable and morally upright as the incumbent, and
Whereas, this measure to address this precedent is not an effort to impugn the character, stain the honor and good work of the current SOS, or officially accuse the SOS of a crime and therefore not a bill of attainder, and
Whereas, to demonstrate this, the proposed measure addressing this precedent will only take effect upon the end of the current SOS term.
Therefore, be it resolved, that upon the resignation, dismissal, or death of the incumbent Secretary of State, Dr. Txec dal Nordselva, the following amendment shall be made to section 5 of Title C, so as to read:
Quote5. The Secretary of State shall hold no seat in the Ziu. The Secretary of State shall hold no position of leadership in a political party or other partisan organization.
Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (Sen-FL, TNC)
Baron Alexandreu Davinescu (MC, TNC)
@Miestră Schivă, UrN @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu @Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu Submitting for CRL review
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on August 17, 2022, 09:24:46 AM
The Nonpartisan SOS Entrenchment Act
Whereas, the Secretary of State (SOS) position is one of the most prestigious in Talossa bestowed with great power and responsibility, and
Whereas, the SOS position is by norm, tradition and, based on the first whereas clause, necessity considered nonpartisan, and
Whereas, the current SOS acts as party leader for the Free Democrats, and
Whereas, this situation is in direct conflict with the norm that the SOS is nonpartisan and could create a potentially dangerous precedent for future SOSs who may not be as honorable and morally upright as the incumbent, and
Whereas, this measure to address this precedent is not an effort to impugn the character, stain the honor and good work of the current SOS, or officially accuse the SOS of a crime and therefore not a bill of attainder, and
Whereas, to demonstrate this, the proposed measure addressing this precedent will only take effect upon the end of the current SOS term.
Therefore, be it resolved, that upon the resignation, dismissal, or death of the incumbent Secretary of State, Dr. Txec dal Nordselva, the following amendment shall be made to section 5 of Title C, so as to read:
Quote5. The Secretary of State shall hold no seat in the Ziu. The Secretary of State shall hold no position of leadership in a political party or other partisan organization.
Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (Sen-FL, TNC)
@Miestră Schivă, UrN @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu @Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu
Submitting for CRL review
@Miestră Schivă, UrN @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu @Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu Is this going to be reviewed?
Looks fine to me. And actually, while we're looking at it, would you please add me as a co-sponsor?
In terms of the mechanics of this Bill, I don't see anything wrong with it. It seems pretty straightforward.
I do wonder if it might fall afoul of Right of Assembly, but that's for the CPI to hash out should it ever come to that.
Quote from: Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu on August 22, 2022, 08:28:14 AM
In terms of the mechanics of this Bill, I don't see anything wrong with it. It seems pretty straightforward.
I do wonder if it might fall afoul of Right of Assembly, but that's for the CPI to hash out should it ever come to that.
@Eiric S. Bornatfiglheu Thank you ESB. Should this law be passed I would welcome any party to test it via the CPI.