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== Updated Guidelines == | == Updated Guidelines == | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Congress Discussions''' |
| − | + | Each Monday the Speaker will create an article titled [UK Parliament] August 7th 2023 Discussion Thread (with date changing) stating the current business of the week, and inviting other Congressmen to participate. Most discussions will take place within the comment section of this article, ideally a new comment for each proposal, with discussion/votes being replies to that comment. | |
| − | + | This will replace the feed discussions, centralising a weeks worth of discussions in once place where eUK citizens can see what their elected representatives are discussing or voting on. | |
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| + | '''Speaker''' | ||
| − | + | An impartial Speaker shall be elected by Congress upon the current one resigning, or an election being called by a Congressman. There will be a 48 hour period where people can candidate, followed by a 48 hour vote. During their Speakership, they should not be engaging in public party politics, and should not use their role to promote parties. The Speaker should also maintain the official HANSARD records, as well as regularly review guidelines to ensure they are working efficiently. | |
A Speaker may appoint a deputy to assist them, however they must be from a different party and an elected member of Congress. The Speaker must open a 24 hour discussion regarding the deputy they wish to appoint, which approval being given unless 20% of Congressmen object. | A Speaker may appoint a deputy to assist them, however they must be from a different party and an elected member of Congress. The Speaker must open a 24 hour discussion regarding the deputy they wish to appoint, which approval being given unless 20% of Congressmen object. | ||
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'''Proposals''' | '''Proposals''' | ||
| − | Any congressman can make a proposal to Congress by posting their proposal in the Congress | + | Any congressman can make a proposal to Congress by posting their proposal in the Congress artticle, which will trigger an immediate 48 hour discussion period, followed by a 48 hour meta vote (see below). If this vote passes, a Congressman should then propose the law in-game (where applicable). |
These can be reduced at the Speakers discretion for time-sensitive proposals, and the meta vote can also be skipped for the same reason if there is an in-game law. The Speaker must clearly state their reasons, and this can be overriden by 5 Congressmen disagreeing with the reduced timings. | These can be reduced at the Speakers discretion for time-sensitive proposals, and the meta vote can also be skipped for the same reason if there is an in-game law. The Speaker must clearly state their reasons, and this can be overriden by 5 Congressmen disagreeing with the reduced timings. | ||
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'''Voting''' | '''Voting''' | ||
| − | + | Votes should happen within the Congress article, ideally as replies to a comment that the Speaker starts. For example: "Voting for [PROPOSAL INFO HERE] has now started, please reply to this comment with your vote". | |
Revision as of 08:29, 9 August 2023
Current Guidelines
- Citizenship requests should only be approved following a 48 hour discussion and vote in favour. This begins after a report on the applicant is provided to congress or when there's only 48 hours left on the expiry of the application. The report will include anything found from basic checks of the applying profile and a statement from the applicant about reason for applying and if they have eUK contacts/sponsors.
- Congress can debate anything followed by a voting period. The Speaker can monitor this to make sure proposals don't vanish and are voted on. If a debate needs a vote that cannot be via the Country Admin module then that vote should not begin within the first 24hrs of the debate and will last 2 or 3 days (depending on size of debate). This will be communicated at the onset of a vote.
- The duties of the speaker should be undertaken impartially. Additionally, a Congressperson's status as speaker shouldn't be used to promote parties. Speaker elections will be held at any time an election is called by one or more congressmen. Please respect the outcome of votes.
Updated Guidelines
Congress Discussions
Each Monday the Speaker will create an article titled [UK Parliament] August 7th 2023 Discussion Thread (with date changing) stating the current business of the week, and inviting other Congressmen to participate. Most discussions will take place within the comment section of this article, ideally a new comment for each proposal, with discussion/votes being replies to that comment.
This will replace the feed discussions, centralising a weeks worth of discussions in once place where eUK citizens can see what their elected representatives are discussing or voting on.
Speaker
An impartial Speaker shall be elected by Congress upon the current one resigning, or an election being called by a Congressman. There will be a 48 hour period where people can candidate, followed by a 48 hour vote. During their Speakership, they should not be engaging in public party politics, and should not use their role to promote parties. The Speaker should also maintain the official HANSARD records, as well as regularly review guidelines to ensure they are working efficiently.
A Speaker may appoint a deputy to assist them, however they must be from a different party and an elected member of Congress. The Speaker must open a 24 hour discussion regarding the deputy they wish to appoint, which approval being given unless 20% of Congressmen object.
Budget
The Government should provide the current Speaker with their budget request no later than the 26th of the month (unless already public in an article). As soon as the election results are confirmed and the PM thread is created, the Speaker's first order of business will be to start the discussion for the budget proposal as per the guidelines below.
Proposals
Any congressman can make a proposal to Congress by posting their proposal in the Congress artticle, which will trigger an immediate 48 hour discussion period, followed by a 48 hour meta vote (see below). If this vote passes, a Congressman should then propose the law in-game (where applicable).
These can be reduced at the Speakers discretion for time-sensitive proposals, and the meta vote can also be skipped for the same reason if there is an in-game law. The Speaker must clearly state their reasons, and this can be overriden by 5 Congressmen disagreeing with the reduced timings.
Voting
Votes should happen within the Congress article, ideally as replies to a comment that the Speaker starts. For example: "Voting for [PROPOSAL INFO HERE] has now started, please reply to this comment with your vote".
Citizenship Requests
Citizenship requests should not be approved until there has been a 48 hour concurrent discussion and vote. During this time, the Speaker should message the citizen and ask their reasons for moving to the eUK and whether they are being sponsored by an existing eUK citizen. The discussion and vote will start once Congress has been informed of the response, or when 72 hours are left on the citizenship request.
