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by New Waterford » Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:56 am
by Zurkerx » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:05 am
by Great Nepal » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:27 am
Minimum wage act
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal| Co-sponsors: Jameson Thomas Pace,Geilinor,The Liberated Territories, Marius Kruger,The Neo-Confederate States of America| Category: Business & Finance
Section 1 - Repeals
a) Declares article one regarding minimum wage of The Commerce Ministry Act null and void.
Section 2 - Definitions
a) Standard wage shall be defined as standard income per hour.
b) Minimum wage shall be defined as wage per hour that is mandated that all employers pay employees under their employment in cases except volunteers.
c) Volunteers shall be defined as individuals who are volunteering without any momentary or material compensation.
d) Volunteering shall be defined as an activity done with intention of promoting goodness, improving human quality of life, gaining contacts, gaining work experience or skills et al.
e) Apprentice shall be individual not in full time education, working alongside experienced staff to gains job-specific skills while studying towards a related qualification.
Section 3 - Minimum wage
a) Minimum wage for any individual under age of sixteen shall be 50% of standard wage per hour.
b) Minimum wage for any individual above age of sixteen but under age of twenty one shall be 79% of standard wage per hour.
c) Minimum wage for any individual above age of twenty one shall be 100% of standard wage per hour.
d) Minimum wage for apprentices under age of eighteen shall be 49% of the standard wage per hour; all other apprentices shall be entitled to minimum wage corresponding to their age.
Section 4 - Standard income
a) Standard income shall be defined as one of the following, which ever is higher:i) Income necessary for a person working forty hours a week, with no additional income to afford the basics for quality of life; i.e. food, utilities, transport, health care, and minimal recreation, one course a year to upgrade their education and childcare
ii) atleast £1000 above living wage calculated by living wage commission paid per calender year.
b) Living wage commission shall be entrusted with calculating the value for section 4ai.
by Glasgia » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:46 am
Great Nepal wrote:Malgrave wrote:
I like to assume that the PAFLA fell apart when CTALNH left the country.
I am not sure that it is, granted it may be too weak to be significant threat at the present moment however I am not sure if a terrorist group ever truly disintegrates. Members of PAFLA when CTALNH was around could theoretically reorganise if they find a sponsor...
by The Neo-Confederate States of America » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:56 am
by Haelunor » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:57 am
Energy Savings Act
Author: Haelunor[RG] | Sponsors: Bering [NDP], Ainin [NDP], Glasgia [MSLP], Britcan [PMP], Britanno [Ind.] | Urgency: Moderate | SIMBEDS Category: Environment and Energy
The Senate of the Commonwealth of Aurentina,
Determined to maintain Aurentina’s energy security moving forward,
Noting that a changing world requires new energy solutions,
Realizing that energy would be saved by switching to Compact Fluorescent Lamps and other more energy efficient lighting.
Hereby passes the following,
Section 1: Definitions
Incandescent Light Bulbs are light bulbs which produce light by running an electric current through a filament wire, usually made of Tungsten, thus heating it to a high temperature. The bulb itself is typically filled with a Noble Gas, such as Argon.
Section 2: Ban on Manufacture
By January 1st, 2016, any and all factories or other businesses producing incandescent light bulbs of any wattage will cease producing them.
Section 3: Ban on Import
By January 1st, 2016, incandescent light bulbs will no longer be permitted to be imported from abroad and sold in Aurentina.
Section 4: Exceptions
After January 1st, 2016, the Minister of Energy may allow up to ten bulbs specific wattages to be imported or manufactured for alternative needs such as incubation, heated tanks for reptiles, Easy Bake Ovens, etc.
[box][align=center][size=150]Energy Savings Act[/size]
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Author: [nation]Haelunor[/nation][RG] | Sponsors: [nation]Bering[/nation] [NDP], [nation]Ainin[/nation] [NDP], [nation]Glasgia[/nation] [MSLP], [nation]Britcan[/nation] [PMP], [nation]Britanno[/nation] [Ind.] | Urgency: Moderate | SIMBEDS Category: Environment and Energy
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The Senate of the Commonwealth of Aurentina,
[b]Determined [/b]to maintain Aurentina’s energy security moving forward,
[b]Noting[/b] that a changing world requires new energy solutions,
[b]Realizing [/b]that energy would be saved by switching to Compact Fluorescent Lamps and other more energy efficient lighting.
[i]Hereby passes the following,
[/i]
[b]Section 1: Definitions
[/b]Incandescent Light Bulbs are light bulbs which produce light by running an electric current through a filament wire, usually made of Tungsten, thus heating it to a high temperature. The bulb itself is typically filled with a Noble Gas, such as Argon.
[b]Section 2: Ban on Manufacture
[/b]By January 1st, 2016, any and all factories or other businesses producing incandescent light bulbs of any wattage will cease producing them.
[b]Section 3: Ban on Import
[/b]By January 1st, 2016, incandescent light bulbs will no longer be permitted to be imported from abroad and sold in Aurentina.
[b]Section 4: Exceptions
[/b]After January 1st, 2016, the Minister of Energy may allow up to ten bulbs specific wattages to be imported or manufactured for alternative needs such as incubation, heated tanks for reptiles, Easy Bake Ovens, etc.[/box]
by Malgrave » Fri Apr 11, 2014 11:58 am
Frenequesta wrote:Well-dressed mad scientists with an edge.
by Glasgia » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:11 pm
Limitation of Bureaucracy Act
Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Low | Author: Prime Minister Robert Glasgia [MSP] | Sponsors: Great Nepal [NCP], Senator Jameson T. Pace [Ind.], Minister Haelunor [R-G], Senator Jän Stuaart [LPA], Senator Jessica Coren [RFP], Minister Erich Malgrave [MSP], Minister Christina Jorsalafarer [Ind.]
RECOGNISING: That the Ministry of Culture and Sports, alongside the Ministry of Customs, represents an unnecessary bureaucracy which could be far more efficiently handled by other departments within the government.
THEREFORE: Passes the Limitation of Bureaucracy Act to eliminate aforementioned unnecessary bureaucracy and create a more efficient government.
Article I.
Abolition of the Ministry of Culture and Sports
I. Hereby dissolves the Ministry of Culture and Sports, striking the following line - "The Ministry of Culture and Sports, with the task of protecting the cultural heritage of the country, promoting cultural and sportive activities and expression, manage cultural and sports agencies and organizations." - from the Ministry Foundation Act and declaring that line to be null and void.
II. Transfers all powers and personnel of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports, that were involved in education related tasks, to the Ministry of Education and allows the leadership of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports to allocate the appropriate funds for such a change
III. Therefore transcends all other powers and personnel of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports to local governments, to be divided as the leadership of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports seems fit
IV. Recommends all employees displaced by such transfers for preference upon application for vacant positions in government, if they apply within their speciality
Article II.
Abolition of the Ministry of Customs
I. Hereby dissolves the Ministry of Customs, declaring the executive order that established it to be null and void.
II. Establishes the Department of Customs and Immigration, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior
III. Transfers all powers, personnel and finances of the former Ministry of Customs to the Department of Customs and Immigration
STATING: That such transfers have already been established in practice through executive decree, but shall be immediately corrected if this bill is to be struck down.
[box][align=center][size=150][b]Limitation of Bureaucracy Act[/b][/size]
[size=85][i]Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Low | Author: Prime Minister Robert Glasgia [MSP] | Sponsors: Great Nepal [NCP], Senator Jameson T. Pace [Ind.], Minister Haelunor [R-G], Senator Jän Stuaart [LPA], Senator Jessica Coren [RFP], Minister Erich Malgrave [MSP], Minister Christina Jorsalafarer [Ind.][/i][/size][/align]
[b]RECOGNISING:[/b] That the Ministry of Culture and Sports, alongside the Ministry of Customs, represents an unnecessary bureaucracy which could be far more efficiently handled by other departments within the government.
[b]THEREFORE:[/b] Passes the Limitation of Bureaucracy Act to eliminate aforementioned unnecessary bureaucracy and create a more efficient government.
[b]Article I.
Abolition of the Ministry of Culture and Sports[/b]
I. Hereby dissolves the Ministry of Culture and Sports, striking the following line - [i]"The Ministry of Culture and Sports, with the task of protecting the cultural heritage of the country, promoting cultural and sportive activities and expression, manage cultural and sports agencies and organizations."[/i] - from the Ministry Foundation Act and declaring that line to be null and void.
II. Transfers all powers and personnel of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports, that were involved in education related tasks, to the Ministry of Education and allows the leadership of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports to allocate the appropriate funds for such a change
III. Therefore transcends all other powers and personnel of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports to local governments, to be divided as the leadership of the former Ministry of Culture and Sports seems fit
IV. Recommends all employees displaced by such transfers for preference upon application for vacant positions in government, if they apply within their speciality
[b]Article II.
Abolition of the Ministry of Customs[/b]
I. Hereby dissolves the Ministry of Customs, declaring the executive order that established it to be null and void.
II. Establishes the Department of Customs and Immigration, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior
III. Transfers all powers, personnel and finances of the former Ministry of Customs to the Department of Customs and Immigration
[b]STATING:[/b] That such transfers have already been established in practice through executive decree, but shall be immediately corrected if this bill is to be struck down.[/box]
by Britanno » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:16 pm
by The Nihilistic view » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:19 pm
by The New World Oceania » Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:51 pm
by Beta Test » Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:56 pm
by Beta Test » Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:57 pm
The Nihilistic view wrote:OOC: Guy's (Edit: and girls) we need to learn the difference between IC and OOC. ICly we have not identified all the people involved, and that resolution was written at a time when the PAFLA was the only known organisation involved.
by Geilinor » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:16 pm
Beta Test wrote:The Nihilistic view wrote:OOC: Guy's (Edit: and girls) we need to learn the difference between IC and OOC. ICly we have not identified all the people involved, and that resolution was written at a time when the PAFLA was the only known organisation involved.
But wouldn't the government know by now who was behind all the carnage?
by Beta Test » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:19 pm
by Great Nepal » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:24 pm
by The Nihilistic view » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:24 pm
Beta Test wrote:The Nihilistic view wrote:OOC: Guy's (Edit: and girls) we need to learn the difference between IC and OOC. ICly we have not identified all the people involved, and that resolution was written at a time when the PAFLA was the only known organisation involved.
But wouldn't the government know by now who was behind all the carnage?
by New Bierstaat » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:24 pm
POLITICAL COMPASS
Economic +2.75
Social +1.28
Thomas Jefferson wrote:I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
by The Nihilistic view » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:26 pm
by Britanno » Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:59 pm
by Lamaredia » Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:25 pm
Britanno wrote:OOC: So how exactly do we know that PAFLA were behind the attacks?
by Britanno » Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:48 pm
by Britanno » Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:53 pm
Reformation of Government Act
Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: Senator James Brit (Independent) | Co-Sponsors: Senator James Pace (Independent), Minister Emilia Nuckerburg (Modern Whig Party), Senator Rupert Weinthal (Aurentine Liberals and Moderates), Senator Boris Johnson (Aurentine Liberals and Moderates), Senator Sachindra Kshetri (National Centre Party)
Applauding the Ministry Foundation Act for establishing an efficient form of governance.
However Understanding that the system created by the act is no longer effective and is needed of replacement.
Section I - Repeal of the MFA
1. The Ministry Foundation Act is hereby repealed and its content rendered null and void.
Section II - Establishment of the Cabinet
1. The Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Aurentina shall be formally established .a) The cabinet shall be lead by the Head of Government.Section III - Reformation of Government
b) The Head of Government shall have the power to appoint and dismiss members of the cabinet.
c) The Head of Government shall be the Prime Minister.
d) The cabinet shall be made up of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for the Interior, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of State for Finance, the Secretary of State for Labour, the Secretary of State for Education, the Secretary of State for Health, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Secretary of State for the Environment, the Secretary of State for Culture, the Secretary of State for Research and the Secretary of State for Transportation.
e) No more members of the cabinet may be appointed without the permission of the senate.
1. The Ministry of the Interior is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning law enforcement, immigration, justice and security.a) The Ministry of the Interior shall be lead by the Secretary of State for the Interior.2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning foreign affairs and international development.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for the Interior shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for the Interior shall have the power to appoint the Law Enforcement Minister, the Immigration Minister, the Justice Minister and the Security Minister.
d) The Law Enforcement Minister shall be in charge of law enforcement agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Interior Minister.
e) The position of the Law Enforcement Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
f) The Immigration Minister shall be in charge of immigration agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for the Interior.
g) The position of the Immigration Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
h) The Justice Minister shall be in charge of judicial agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for the Interior.
i) The position of the Justice Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
j) The Security Minister shall be in charge of security agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for the Interior.
k) The position of the Security Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.3. The Ministry of Finance is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning finance and the Treasury
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs shall have the power to appoint the International Development Minister.
d) The International Development Minister shall be in charge of international development agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
e) The position of the International Development Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Finance shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Finance.4. The Ministry of Labour is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning welfare and business safety.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Finance shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Finance shall have the power to appoint the Treasurer, the Trade Minister and the Primary Resources Minister.
d) The Treasurer shall be in charge of national budget agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Finance.
e) The position of the Treasurer shall not be mandated to be filled.
f) The Trade Minister shall be in charge of trade agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Finance.
g) The position of the Trade Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
h) The Primary Resources Minister shall be in charge of primary resources agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Finance.
i) The position of the Primary Resources Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Labour shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Labour.5. The Ministry of Education is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning education.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Labour shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Labour shall have the power to appoint the Business Safety Minister.
d) The Business Safety Minister shall be in charge of business safety agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Labour.
e) The position of the Business Safety Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Education shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Education.6. The Ministry of Health is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning health and hospitals.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Education shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Education shall have the power to appoint the Schools Minister and the Universities Minister.
d) The Schools Minister shall be in charge of educational institutional agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Education.
e) The position of the Schools Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
f) The Universities Minister shall be in charge of university related agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Education.
g) The position of the Universities Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Health shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Health.7. The Ministry of Defence is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning national defence and veterans.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Health shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Health shall have the power to appoint the Hospitals Minister.
d) The Hospitals Minister shall be in charge of hospital agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Health.
e) The position of the Hospitals Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Defence shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Defence.8. The Ministry of Environment is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning the environment and energy.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Defence shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Defence shall have the power to appoint the Veterans Minister.
d) The Veterans Minister shall be in charge of veteran agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Defence.
e) The position of the Veterans Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Environment shall be lead by the Secretary of State for the Environment.9. The Ministry of Culture is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning culture, media and sport
b) The position of the Secretary of State for the Environment shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for the Environment shall have the power to appoint the Energy Minister.
d) The Energy Minister shall be in charge of energy agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for the Environment.
e) The position of the Energy Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Culture shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Culture.10. The Ministry of Transportation is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning transport.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Culture shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Culture shall have the power to appoint the Media Minister and the Sports Minister.
d) The Media Minister shall be in charge of media agencies and events (including telecommunications), but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Culture.
e) The position of the Media Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
f) The Sports Minister shall be in charge of sport agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Culture.
g) The position of the Sports Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Transportation shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Transportation.11. The Ministry of Research is formally established and shall deal with all matters concerning research and astronomy.
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Transportation shall be mandated to be filled.a) The Ministry of Research shall be lead by the Secretary of State for Research.Section IV - On Previously Passed Bills
b) The position of the Secretary of State for Research shall be mandated to be filled.
c) The Secretary of State for Research shall have the power to appoint the Astronomy Minister.
d) The Astronomy Minister shall be in charge of astronomy agencies and events, but shall not have the power to overrule the orders of the Secretary of State for Resarch.
e) The position of the Astronomy Minister shall not be mandated to be filled.
1. All bills previously passed by the senate that refer to any of the previous titles belonging to members of the cabinet shall be interpretation as the relevant new title.
by Kamchastkia » Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:40 pm
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