LAW PROPOSAL
proposed by Members of Parliament
REINHARDT, SMALL
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Provisions relating to the internal administration of federal territories
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Filed on May 9, 2012
Amended on May 19, 2012
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Preamble
Considering the recent admission of the Federations of Kozuc and Egtavia within the boundaries of the Federal Republic, the political spectrum of our nation was subject to several changes: the federations, which previously lacked of a formal structure, are now in need of a precise scheme that helps them to function efficiently. The role of this bill, therefore, is to to regulate their functioning.
Art. 1
The Federations are now divided after the following structural order: "Federation" - "Province" - "City", or "Federation" - "City".
Art. 2
A "Province" is a sub-state governmental entity having jurisdiction over cities and ruled by the Governor of a Federation. Its establishment is optional.
Art. 2.1
At the discretion of the Federation, a "province" can also be defined as a "county".
Art. 3
A "City" is a settlement of citizens established by the Governor of the Federation and the respective Local Assembly headed by a mayor. Its establishment is optional.
Art. 3.1
The office of "Mayor" as rector of a city is now established. His, or her term is elective, and biennial.
Art. 4
Federations are now authorised to establish a city as its capital.
Art. 5
Local Assemblies are now established. They shall be the legislative bodies of every Federation, and part of the St.Charlian Parliament.
Art. 5.1
Maintaining the respect of democracy and popular choice, local assemblies can be organised at the discretion of the Federation. The structures proposed by each Federation must be approved by the General Assembly and presented through a decree of each Federal Governor.
Art. 5.2
The Governor of a Federation acts as President of the Local Assembly of his, or her territory of origin, but may delegate the task to his Deputy Governor.
Art. 6
The office of "Deputy Governor" is now established. His, or her appointment is optional and must be nominated by the Governor of a Federation.
Art. 6.1
In case of resignation or absence of the Governor, the Deputy Governor acts in his, or her capacity ad interim, until nomination or election from the Federation of origin.
Art. 7
The office of "Commissioner" as an official member of the executive body of the Federation is now established. Commissioners are nominated by the Governor of a Federation. Their presence is optional.
Art. 7.1
Here are defined the following pre-set titles for Commissioners: Commissioner for Defense, Commissioner for Citizenship and Commissioner for Labor. All the other positions can be established at the discretion of the Governor of a Federation.
Art. 7.1.1
The Commissioner of Defense is a military officer in charge of the security of the federal territory. He, or she reports directly to the Governor of the Federation, and later to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
Art. 7.1.2
The Commissioner for Citizenship is an authority in charge of the federal registry, citizenship and membership applications to the Federal Republic. If necessary, he or she can be nominated responsible for federal and local elections.
Art. 7.1.3
The Commissioner for Labor is an authority responsible of the placement of the citizens of a federation in micronational working placements. His, or her role is to assist the citizens in finding employment.
Art. 8
The Federations are encouraged to collaborate for the collective benefit of the Federal Republic and its citizens. However, in a case in which a federal territory decides to secede from the Republic, he must do so by notifying the Ministry of Home Affairs, through a dispatch from the Governor of a Federation, within 15 days.
Art. 9
The General Assembly is authorized to issue, through a decree, the necessary changes to this law.