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This is to discuss how amendments will be added to the Code of Laws in the future. To set up a standard to prevent so much debate as ha been occurring here recently. No Idea is perfect, so weneed as much input as possible.
Recapping the debate, current administration proposed ammendments to reword the constitution. I became VERY vocal against such a thing, and many seemed to support my views. Timeline then proposed a compromise plan that took care of most, if not all, my objections, and provides what they wished for as well.
The proposed structuring is thus:
If structured in suh a way, it will provide easy reading for those who wish to look things up quickly, without having to read all the ammendments as they will have been changed in the original body. It also preserves as a referance and historical view the original text which will be contained in the 'ammendment' section.
Please post with any suggestions to better refine this idea.
Recapping the debate, current administration proposed ammendments to reword the constitution. I became VERY vocal against such a thing, and many seemed to support my views. Timeline then proposed a compromise plan that took care of most, if not all, my objections, and provides what they wished for as well.
The proposed structuring is thus:
Here is what our CoL would look like:
Minister of the Military:
This officer is the principal military advisor to the President and the people, and prepares military plans and reviews overall military requirements for our nation. He/She also has the responsibility to assess threats to the security of the country and keep everyone up to date on these threats.
The Military Advisor is granted the power to set up the army's strategy. He tells what troops to move where, and which battles to engage.
The Military Advisor is granted the right to take an active part in negotiations of Peace Treaties, Mutual Protection Pacts, or a Right of Passage agreements. (Note: The Foreign Advisor calls the shots, but the Military Advisor must have his voice heard).
Minister of Foreign Affairs:
This minister is given the power to enter into diplomatic negotiations with other countries, however should refrain from making commitments until approved by the people.
The Foreign Advisor is granted the power to make peace, accept Mutual Protection Pacts, offer Right of Passage Agreements, and forge Military Alliances.
The exchange of all items, except Luxury, Gold, or Strategic resources falls on the broad shoulders of the Foreign Affairs Minister. It is, however, strongly recommended that the Foreign Affairs Minister consults with other ministers whose office may be affected by such trades.
This Minister is required to consult the Minister of Economy when Luxury, Gold, or Strategic resources are involved in a trade.
Trade Embargos must first be approved by both the Minister of Economy and Foreign Affairs Minister before they may be enforced. -Amendment IV (07/20/02)
City Planner:
The City Planner is truly an artist and an economist, for he is responsible for making the foundation of our nation, cities, as prosperous and successful as possible. The City Planner manages building queues and citizens, but may also request the Public Works minister to improve city tiles when needed.
The City Planner is strongly recommended to accommodate all Ministers who approach him/her with their various needs.
Now, here is the Amendment section:
Article IV: Amendments
Amendment IV: Rewording of Minister of Foreign Affairs
Date amended: July 20, 2002
Acting President: Ninot
Location: Article 1, “Minister of Foreign Affairs”
Comments: Reworded section to make reference to Minister of Economy, changed laws regulating Trade Embargoes.
Previous wording:
“Minister of Foreign Affairs:
This minister is the government’’s chief advisor on foreign affairs and is responsible for carrying out foreign policy. He/She is given the power to enter into diplomatic negotiations with other countries, however should refrain from making commitments until approved by the people.
The Foreign Advisor is granted the power to make peace, accept Mutual Protection Pacts, offer Right of Passage Agreements, and forge Military Alliances. The exchange of all items, except Strategic, Luxury, or Gold resources falls on the broad shoulders of the Foreign Affairs Minister. It is strongly recommended that the Foreign Affairs Minister consult the appropriate ministers when gifts or exchanges are involved.
This Minister is required to consult the Trade advisor when Gold, Luxury or Strategic resources are involved.”
Minister of the Military:
This officer is the principal military advisor to the President and the people, and prepares military plans and reviews overall military requirements for our nation. He/She also has the responsibility to assess threats to the security of the country and keep everyone up to date on these threats.
The Military Advisor is granted the power to set up the army's strategy. He tells what troops to move where, and which battles to engage.
The Military Advisor is granted the right to take an active part in negotiations of Peace Treaties, Mutual Protection Pacts, or a Right of Passage agreements. (Note: The Foreign Advisor calls the shots, but the Military Advisor must have his voice heard).
Minister of Foreign Affairs:
This minister is given the power to enter into diplomatic negotiations with other countries, however should refrain from making commitments until approved by the people.
The Foreign Advisor is granted the power to make peace, accept Mutual Protection Pacts, offer Right of Passage Agreements, and forge Military Alliances.
The exchange of all items, except Luxury, Gold, or Strategic resources falls on the broad shoulders of the Foreign Affairs Minister. It is, however, strongly recommended that the Foreign Affairs Minister consults with other ministers whose office may be affected by such trades.
This Minister is required to consult the Minister of Economy when Luxury, Gold, or Strategic resources are involved in a trade.
Trade Embargos must first be approved by both the Minister of Economy and Foreign Affairs Minister before they may be enforced. -Amendment IV (07/20/02)
City Planner:
The City Planner is truly an artist and an economist, for he is responsible for making the foundation of our nation, cities, as prosperous and successful as possible. The City Planner manages building queues and citizens, but may also request the Public Works minister to improve city tiles when needed.
The City Planner is strongly recommended to accommodate all Ministers who approach him/her with their various needs.
Now, here is the Amendment section:
Article IV: Amendments
Amendment IV: Rewording of Minister of Foreign Affairs
Date amended: July 20, 2002
Acting President: Ninot
Location: Article 1, “Minister of Foreign Affairs”
Comments: Reworded section to make reference to Minister of Economy, changed laws regulating Trade Embargoes.
Previous wording:
“Minister of Foreign Affairs:
This minister is the government’’s chief advisor on foreign affairs and is responsible for carrying out foreign policy. He/She is given the power to enter into diplomatic negotiations with other countries, however should refrain from making commitments until approved by the people.
The Foreign Advisor is granted the power to make peace, accept Mutual Protection Pacts, offer Right of Passage Agreements, and forge Military Alliances. The exchange of all items, except Strategic, Luxury, or Gold resources falls on the broad shoulders of the Foreign Affairs Minister. It is strongly recommended that the Foreign Affairs Minister consult the appropriate ministers when gifts or exchanges are involved.
This Minister is required to consult the Trade advisor when Gold, Luxury or Strategic resources are involved.”
Please post with any suggestions to better refine this idea.
), but is this sugestion different from the compromise suggested by Timeline in the poll ?
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