Post by Vista Major on Sept 4, 2015 3:41:45 GMT
THE COMPOSITION ACT
A resolution towards the reform of the Cabinet and regional elections
A resolution towards the reform of the Cabinet and regional elections
AUTHOR: Vista Major, MP
DATE: September the 4th, 2015 AD
PREAMBLE
This bill seeks to reform how the Cabinet is elected, as well as how elections are conducted.
ARTICLE I:
The Chancellor shall be elected by popular vote. Every verified political party in the region must submit a candidate for Chancellor in order to remain an official party. The election for Chancellor shall be conducted by the current Chancellor (or, in the Chancellor's absence on the starting day of elections, the Chief Justice and Minister of Internal Affairs, jointly) via Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) ballot. In order to maximize choice, voters may also "write-in" a candidate on the ballot, assuming that said-write-in candidate is a valid citizen eligible for office. (SAMPLE BALLOT) If ever neither the Chancellor nor Chief Justice are able to conduct elections, the Parliament may call a live session to vote for Chancellor.
ARTICLE II:
Once the Chancellor has been elected, he/she/it is to appoint the rest of the Cabinet. In the event that an appointed minister is contested by a referendum (petition of at least 5 citizens), a special election shall commence to replace the minister (via Instant Runoff Voting), on the condition that the appointed minister remain on the ballot.
ARTICLE III:
In order to check the power of the Speaker of Parliament, the Chancellor reserves the right to call a Vote of No Confidence on the Speaker at any time. If the Parliament elects by at least a simple-majority to dismiss the Speaker, the Chancellor shall appoint a new Speaker of Parliament to serve the rest of the term (unless a referendum is called for a new election).
ARTICLE IV:
Furthermore, the Speaker of Parliament may only serve in the office for 3 total terms, and a Chancellor can serve a total of 3 total terms in office.