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==Membership== | ==Membership== | ||
===Qualifications=== | ===Qualifications=== | ||
There are numerous qualifications and prerequisites in order for eligibility to become a Consul. Article IV, Proclamation 9, of the Constitution, sets three primary prerequisites: (1) they must be at least | There are numerous qualifications and prerequisites in order for eligibility to become a Consul. Article IV, Proclamation 9, of the Constitution, sets three primary prerequisites: (1) they must be at least 35 years old; (2) they must have been citizens of the Imperium for at least twenty years; and (3) they must have held at least four separate public offices (i.e. ''cursus honorum''). This set of prerequisites is commonly known as the "36/20 rule" among aspiring politicians. | ||
===Elections and term=== | ===Elections and term=== | ||
====Elections==== | ====Elections==== | ||
Consular elections happen every ''lustrum'' (five-year-period) and are chosen by universal, free, equal, direct and secret suffrage. Consuls are elected by "consular districts", a constituency of proportional representation based on census data. Because of this, the total number of Consulships can change in each election and it is specified when writs of election are issued. The Constitution of Caphiria outlines a "minimum representative quota of: 200 pairs of Consuls per 550,000 Citizens, 100 pairs of Consuls per province, and 50 pairs per Possession. | Consular elections happen every ''lustrum'' (five-year-period) and are chosen by universal, free, equal, direct and secret suffrage. Consuls are elected by "consular districts", a constituency of proportional representation based on census data. Because of this, the total number of Consulships can change in each election and it is specified when writs of election are issued. The Constitution of Caphiria outlines a "minimum representative quota of: 200 pairs of Consuls per 550,000 Citizens, 100 pairs of Consuls per province, and 50 pairs per Possession. | ||
After the General Election, seats are assigned to the electoral lists in each consular district using the D'Hondt method in each district separately; parties receive seats in approximate proportion to the number of votes each received in the district. A strictly proportional system would result in fractional seats. The D'Hondt method resolves this by favoring parties receiving larger votes. | After the General Election, seats are assigned to the electoral lists in each consular district using the D'Hondt method in each district separately; parties receive seats in approximate proportion to the number of votes each received in the district. A strictly proportional system would result in fractional seats. The D'Hondt method resolves this by favoring parties receiving larger votes. | ||
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Parties that are not already represented in the election or Assembly are required to collect signatures to support their candidacy to be able to run in the election. One-tenth of a percent of those registered to vote in a consular district are required to be on the ballot and each citizen can sign only once for a party candidacy. | Parties that are not already represented in the election or Assembly are required to collect signatures to support their candidacy to be able to run in the election. One-tenth of a percent of those registered to vote in a consular district are required to be on the ballot and each citizen can sign only once for a party candidacy. | ||
====Term==== | ====Term==== | ||
Consuls serve single five-year terms beginning on the last Monday in January following the election earlier that month. The Constitution requires that vacancies in the National Assembly be filled with a special election that must occur no more than 60 days from the vacancy, and the term of the replacement member expires on the date that the original members' would have expired. | |||
The Constitution permits the National Assembly to expel a member with a two-thirds vote, which has only occurred twice in modern Caphiria. The National Assembly also has the power to formally censure or reprimand its members; censure or reprimand of a member requires only a simple majority, and does not remove that member from office. | |||
===Oath=== | ===Oath=== | ||
The oath of office for all Consuls is as follows: | |||
{{quote|I Swear to the Imperator, to the People of the Imperium, to God Himself, that I will always observe and uphold the Law of The Imperium; | |||
I Swear that I will defend and preserve, with all My power, the independence, and territory of the Imperium; that I will protect the freedom of Caphiria; | |||
I Swear I have not promised or given, directly or indirectly, any gifts or presents to any person under whatsoever name or pretext; | |||
I Swear to serve my nation and republic in times of war and peace with integrity and affection, on land, on the sea, and in the air, To abide by all rules and regulations and to obey my superiors, To value more than my life, the honor of service and the reputation of The Imperium of Caphiria; | |||
I Swear that I will faithfully perform all the duties which the office lays upon me and that I keep secret everything which, in relation to my office, is told me confidentially or in which I should see the confidential character, to others than whom I obliged to inform by virtue of my office; | |||
I Swear that I will behave as a civil servant should do, that I will be careful, honest, and reliable, and that I will do nothing that harms the prestige of the office I am holding now, or in the future; | |||
This I Swear, before the eyes of Men, under the eyes of the Lord, with the protection of the Imperator, and for the Love and Glory I give to the Imperium of Caphiria.}} | |||
===Salary and benefits=== | ===Salary and benefits=== | ||
===Expulsion and other disciplinary actions=== | ===Expulsion and other disciplinary actions=== | ||
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===Non-voting officers=== | ===Non-voting officers=== | ||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
The agenda of the National Assembly is mostly decided by the Government, although the Assembly can also enforce its own agenda. Indeed, the Constitution guarantees at least a monthly session decided by the Assembly. | |||
===Daily session=== | ===Daily session=== | ||
====Debate==== | ====Debate==== | ||
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A Consul can attend more than one committee if s/he is not a member of Application Committee or Planning and Budgeting Committee. Members of those committees can not participate in any other committees. On the other hand, s/he does not have to work for a committee either. Number of members of each committee is determined by the proposal of the Advisory Council and the approval of the Assembly. Sub committees are established according to the issue that the committee receives. Only Public Economic Enterprises (PEEs) Committee has constant sub committees that are specifically responsible for a group of PEEs. | A Consul can attend more than one committee if s/he is not a member of Application Committee or Planning and Budgeting Committee. Members of those committees can not participate in any other committees. On the other hand, s/he does not have to work for a committee either. Number of members of each committee is determined by the proposal of the Advisory Council and the approval of the Assembly. Sub committees are established according to the issue that the committee receives. Only Public Economic Enterprises (PEEs) Committee has constant sub committees that are specifically responsible for a group of PEEs. | ||
Committee meetings are open to all Consuls, Corcillum members, and other Government representatives as observers. Observers can talk in the committees but can not make amendments proposals or vote. Every Consul (and parliamentary magistrate) can read the reports of the committees. | Committee meetings are open to all Consuls, Corcillum members, and other Government representatives as observers. Observers can talk in the committees but can not make amendments proposals or vote. Every Consul (and parliamentary magistrate) can read the reports of the committees. NGOs can attend the committee meetings upon the invitation of the committee therefore volunteer, individual, or public participation is not available. Media, but not the visual media, can attend the meetings. The media representatives are usually the parliamentary staff of the media institutions. The committees can prevent the attendance of the media with a joint decision. | ||
There are three main types of committees: Consular committee, Investigative committee, International committee. | There are three main types of committees: Consular committee, Investigative committee, International committee. | ||
==== Consular committees ==== | ==== Consular committees ==== | ||
# Constitution committee (260 members) | # Constitution committee (260 members) | ||
# Justice committee (204 members) | # Justice committee (204 members) | ||
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# Health, family, employment, social works committee (204 members) | # Health, family, employment, social works committee (204 members) | ||
# Agriculture, forestry, rural works committee (204 members) | # Agriculture, forestry, rural works committee (204 members) | ||
# Equal Opportunity for Women and Men Committee (260 members) | # Equal Opportunity for Women and Men Committee (260 members) | ||
# Application committee (130 members) | # Application committee (130 members) | ||
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# Committee on inspection of Human rights (230 members) | # Committee on inspection of Human rights (230 members) | ||
# Security and Intelligence Committee (170 members) | # Security and Intelligence Committee (170 members) | ||
#Science, Innovation and Universities Committee | |||
#Comprehensive Disability Policies Committee | |||
#International Cooperation for Development Committee | |||
#Local Administrations Committee | |||
==== Investigative committee ==== | ==== Investigative committee ==== | ||
These committees are established if any investigation into the Imperator, Prime Minister, and ministers occur and approved by the Assembly through hidden voting. Investigative committees are also formed to investigate any internal problem within the Corcillum. | These committees are established if any investigation into the Imperator, Prime Minister, and ministers occur and approved by the Assembly through hidden voting. Investigative committees are also formed to investigate any internal problem within the Corcillum. | ||
==== International committee ==== | ==== International committee ==== | ||
==Functions== | ==Functions== | ||
===Legislative functions=== | ===Legislative functions=== | ||