Hear Ye, Hear ye...

[notyoueither]

Thank you for checking in...

The Constitutional Convention needs you. Yes, you.

Tell us where the holes are in the current CoL... Think back. What was that major issue, and where was the CoL deficient in helping us through it.

The GL you say? Good one. Now what else?

There are 4 (5) of us. We are aware of many things, but maybe some of you may think of something that we have overlooked.

I know OnOrthO has been waiting for this thread...

[Aro]

"Playing ahead". The CoL must be specific and detailed about that.

[ManicStarSeed]

How about spending powers? There has been some discussion on who really controls the purse strings....

[notyoueither]

Go on ManicStarSeed. Please continue.

[WhiteBandit]

Term Limits

Eh, I know it isn't a popular point. But I think term limits SHOULD be eliminated! The ultimate term limit is the voter. I'm not sure what the purpose of term limits are. If you want to give someone else a chance, then vote for them. Simply having a "mercy rule" is not in the best interests of our nation in my opinion. Why should officials be penalized from running for a position they KNOW and obviously like? Especially if there is voter apathy. I think this issue should entirely be up to the voters.

[notyoueither]

That's good WhiteBandit, but it has been discussed at length elsewhere. Please feel free to begin a new thread if you wish. Maybe opinions have changed.

BTW, did anyone notice that the current CoL does not mandate the length of elections?

[Arnelos]

Originally posted by notyoueither
That's good WhiteBandit, but it has been discussed at length elsewhere. Please feel free to begin a new thread if you wish. Maybe opinions have changed.

BTW, did anyone notice that the current CoL does not mandate the length of elections?

No... which brings up my question: Where would I find myself a copy of said "CoL", which I presume to beam Constitution of L---.

Danke.

[notyoueither]

Look here. Second and third posts.

http://www.apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=62223

It is always in the government threads stuck to the top.

[UnOrthOdOx]

/me cracks his knuckles and sits down for a long list...

Things to be looked at:

• Deputies: Their authority and use
• Term Limits: (already stated)
• Polling standards: get them clear for once, and please include abstain somehow...
• Changing Ministers: Only 3? Foreign (add trades here), Military (stay same), and Domestic (all cities, economy, workers, and whatnot)
• Regional Governers: It has been proven to work over the last two terms, these would report to the Domestic Minister?
• Standards for reporting and posting info. NYE, you know my concerns...
• Directory: Official, not? Look over my thoughts (linky soon)
• Great Leader: (of course)
• Changing administrations: My Amendment may not be the best way, but some format should be thought of
• Standards for turnchats/threads, and the notification thereof
• Repolls. If something passes, allow changes sooner?
• will add more later...

[Shiber]

I was just about to suggest that we discuss the authorities of deputies.
Should we oblige ministers to make deputies? Should deputies have full authority when the minister is unavailable? Can deputies be impeached?

[ManicStarSeed]

Originally posted by notyoueither
Go on ManicStarSeed. Please continue.

I guess it was brought up in this (Godking's)thread

I think it is important enough to be covered by the code of laws. Who sets the spending priorities? Do they have to be followed exactly? Are they just recommendations?

Obviously the prez actually does the spending, but what are the limits imposed on the office?

Does the Minister of the economy set the budget based on minister/prez input which the prez follows or do the MoE powers extend ONLY foreign trade deals?

This will become really important as the game goes on and many folks want to spend our limited cash reserve 5 times over with espionage and rush builds.

Just some thoughts..

Mss

[edit renamed financial minister to minister of economy]

[ManicStarSeed]

...Also who has ultimate decision making regarding Pop rushing. Which cities, What to rush... I think it should be city planner with go ahead from the masses on the general policy

More clarification will smooth the process in the end.




And what about an espionage branch of the government, not yet too important, but will become quite a task in the coming centuries.

Later
Mss

[DAVOUT]

To whom, when and how powers are (or are not) transmitted in case of temporary leave.

[Sheik]

NYE, you know what I am going to say:


The Great Leaders!

[Duddha]

If we are only to have three ministries I suggest making governors an elected office, which relies orders to the Domestic Minister. Allows more participation and makes things more interesting.

I would also like to add to the mix my idea of making a Council of Governors to act as a legislator, or create a legislator that the parties could fight over.