Post by Admin Bob on Feb 19, 2023 22:46:06 GMT
Law on the role and extent of the speaker of the Imperial Diet, as voted on and approved by simple majority in 1202.
The powers of the speaker shall include:
1: To announce the business before the assembly in the order in which it is to be acted upon
2: Members are entitled to speak as necessary with only requiring recongition by the Speaker to present a motion or law to be discussed and voted on.
3. To allow an open period for comment whereby new business can be proposed by electors
4: To state, and to put to vote all questions which have been moved (seconded)
5: To assist in the expediting of business in every way compatible with the rights of the members by allowing brief remarks when motions are pending, if he thinks it advisable; to restrain the members when engaged in debate, within the rules of order; and to enforce on all occasions the observance of order and decorum among the members.
6: To announce the result of the vote
7: All members of the Assembly are entitled to a vote, including Speaker, however I personally promise to only vote for tie-breaking purposes as an honorable tradition.
8: The speaker cannot close the current session unless by order of the assembly, which requires a 3/5ths vote; nor can he prevent the making of legitimate motions by hurrying through the proceedings.
9: The Speaker serves all for a period of 10 years and can be re-elected, but can be removed via resignation or being recalled by a 2/3 vote of the assembly.
The powers of the speaker shall include:
1: To announce the business before the assembly in the order in which it is to be acted upon
2: Members are entitled to speak as necessary with only requiring recongition by the Speaker to present a motion or law to be discussed and voted on.
3. To allow an open period for comment whereby new business can be proposed by electors
4: To state, and to put to vote all questions which have been moved (seconded)
5: To assist in the expediting of business in every way compatible with the rights of the members by allowing brief remarks when motions are pending, if he thinks it advisable; to restrain the members when engaged in debate, within the rules of order; and to enforce on all occasions the observance of order and decorum among the members.
6: To announce the result of the vote
7: All members of the Assembly are entitled to a vote, including Speaker, however I personally promise to only vote for tie-breaking purposes as an honorable tradition.
8: The speaker cannot close the current session unless by order of the assembly, which requires a 3/5ths vote; nor can he prevent the making of legitimate motions by hurrying through the proceedings.
9: The Speaker serves all for a period of 10 years and can be re-elected, but can be removed via resignation or being recalled by a 2/3 vote of the assembly.
