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Lamaredia wrote:

The Nihilistic view wrote:
Given that they only specifically picked out 2 of 8 bills I would say so. Senators do have the right to not vote on all bills without facing an Inquisition and being forced into voting on bills when they don't wan't to. I know people before have not always taken kindly to this. They vote we count and unless it's illegal we don't need to quiz them on their personal choices.

I have already made clear I won't be pestering people like that (I believe it was when Pes asked a while back) so for the appointed secretary I am responsible for appointing goes around quizzing everyone it sort of breaks my word to the chamber. I don't want my word to mean nothing so please don't ask anymore questions like this. I believe that senators are quite capable of deciding whether to vote or not on their own, they need no prodding by officers of the senate.

Oh, I have only noticed you (and previous PpTs) asking the same question to people before for clarifications sake.

Britanno wrote:I change my vote on ASSISTANCE from aye to abstain.

It's intentions are applaudable (is that a word?), but I worry of the idea of Aurentina becoming a nanny state.

NEO Rome Republic wrote:Artificial Sunbathing Statute for Influenceable Schoolchildren and Teenagers Acting for the Nonproliferation of Cancerous Emissions - Aye
- Nutritional Information and Genetically Modified Organism Labeling Act - Abstain
- Limiting of Electro-Shock Practices - Aye
- Access to Unisex Restrooms Act - Aye
- Food Labelling and Allergen Safety Act - Aye
- Contraceptives Act - Aye
- Treatment of Drug Users Act - Aye
- Health Card Act - Aye

Ainin wrote:

NEO Rome Republic wrote:Artificial Sunbathing Statute for Influenceable Schoolchildren and Teenagers Acting for the Nonproliferation of Cancerous Emissions - Aye
- Nutritional Information and Genetically Modified Organism Labeling Act - Abstain
- Limiting of Electro-Shock Practices - Aye
- Access to Unisex Restrooms Act - Aye
- Food Labelling and Allergen Safety Act - Aye
- Contraceptives Act - Aye
- Treatment of Drug Users Act - Aye
- Health Card Act - Aye

*psst* You also have Oneracon's proxy.

Heraklea- wrote:Changing ASSISTANCE to AYE

Geilinor wrote:

Educator Code of Ethics Act
Authors: Geilinor [NDP] | Urgency: Medium | SIMBEDS: Domestic Development
Sponsors: Maklohi Vai [NDP], East Ormania [IP], Bleckonia [RefP], Britanno, The Union of the West [RefP], Corenea [RefP]

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The Senate of the Aurentine Commonwealth:

BELIEVING that educators should behave appropriately and respectfully to all students and fellow staff members,

SEEKING to establish a code of conduct and ethics for all educators in Aurentina to follow,

DEFINING "educator" as one who is certified by the Ministry of Education to provide instruction and education to students, including athletic coaches,

DEFINING "student" as one who attends a school, college, or university at a school which is certified by the Ministry of Education,

Hereby ENACTS the following:

A. Code of Ethics

1. Conduct Toward Students

a. The educator shall deal considerately and justly with each student, and seek to resolve problems, including discipline, according to law and school policy.

b. The educator shall not reveal confidential information concerning students unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.

c. The educator shall not knowingly treat a student in a manner that adversely affects the student’s learning, physical health, mental health, or safety.

d. The educator shall not deliberately or knowingly misrepresent facts regarding a student.

e. The educator shall not exclude a student from participation in a program, deny benefits to a student, or grant an advantage to a student on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or family status.

f. The educator shall not solicit sexual conduct or a romantic relationship with a student who is under the age of 18.

i. The above clause shall not apply if the student does not attend the same school as the educator.

g. The educator shall not grade a student in an unfair or biased manner on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or family status.

h. The educator shall not provide illegal/unauthorized drugs to any student or knowingly allow any student to consume illegal/unauthorized drugs in the presence of the educator.

2. Conduct toward Practices and Performance

a. The educator shall not knowingly engage in deceptive practices regarding official policies of the school district or educational institution.

b. The educator shall not knowingly misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel, property, or equipment committed to their charge for personal gain or advantage.

c. The educator shall not use institutional or professional privileges for personal gain.

d. The educator shall neither accept nor offer gratuities, gifts, or favors that impair professional judgment or to obtain special advantage. This standard shall not restrict the acceptance of gifts or tokens offered and accepted openly from students, parents, or other persons or organizations in recognition or appreciation of service.

3. Conduct Toward Colleagues

a. The educator shall not reveal confidential information concerning colleagues unless required by law.

b. The educator shall not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system. This clause does not prohibit fair criticism of an educator's school.

c. The educator shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political, professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.

d. The educator shall not discriminate against or coerce a colleague on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation or family status.

e. The educator shall not use coercive means or promise of special treatment in order to influence professional decisions or colleagues.

4. Conduct Toward Parents and the Community

a. The educator makes concerted efforts to communicate to parents all information that should be revealed in the interest of the student, if under the age of 18.

b. The educator manifests a positive and active role in school/community relations.

c. The educator endeavors to respect the values of the diverse cultures represented in the community and in his or classroom.

B. Enforcement

1. Educator Oversight Commission

a. The Educator Oversight Commission (EOC) shall be established, under the direct authority of the Ministry of Education. The duties of the NRC shall be twofold:
i. Regulation and oversight over all educators under its jurisdiction.
ii. Investigation of complaints made against the professional character of all educators.

b. The EOC may revoke the Educational Achievement Certificates of educators or suspend, for a specified period of time, educators who are proven to have seriously violated any of the standards in the Educator Code of Ethics.

c. Educators whose Educational Achievement Certificates have been revoked may re-apply to earn one after a period of 5 years has passed.

I'd like to submit this to the queue.

The Nihilistic view wrote:Access to Unisex Toilet ActFailed

Yay: 13
Nay: 15
Abstain:6

New Bierstaat wrote:

The Nihilistic view wrote:Access to Unisex Toilet ActFailed

Yay: 13
Nay: 15
Abstain:6

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The Nihilistic view wrote:Access to Unisex Toilet ActFailed

Yay: 13
Nay: 15
Abstain:6

Lamaredia wrote:

The Nihilistic view wrote:Access to Unisex Toilet ActFailed

Yay: 13
Nay: 15
Abstain:6

Well, crap.