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[Maklohi Vai]

I raise a point of order for the above statement as it is directly addressing me.


Now that's out of the way, why would that be a problem at all in a UK constabulary model? Let's see if you know what you are talking about.

This is raised again under the guise of the statement being provocative.

I uphold my decision on this matter, but I will leave it open to another admin besides myself and Ainin to comment on. If either Quendi or Fulflood believes this is a warnable offense, they have 24 hours to do so before this point drops.

After further consideration, I'd like to give an officially stern look and finger wag to Kamchastkia (read unofficial unofficial warning), as his comment was out of order despite its non-warnability. It's just not necessary to say things like that.

I also remove my remark that was raised for the same reason.

Thank you, the point is dropped.

[Skeckoa]

Protection of Child Immigrants Act

Sponsors: Dunstan (ND), Dragonomere (NASA), NEO Rome Republic (ND) ; Category: Order ; Priority: Moderate

This bill hereby mandates that all Immigrants who comply with the following parameters immediately be given the option to apply for legal status as residents of Aurentina, and set on the path to citizenship.

As permanent residents, these immigrants will be subject to the same process to citizenship that other immigrants of that status are subject to, as well as the safeguards, most importantly the shedding of the threat of deportation, unless first charged with a serious felony.

THE PARAMETERS:
1. The immigrant in question has to have first immigrated to Aurentina before the date of six months before the passing of this bill.
1a. The immigrant in question has to have not been deported from the country after this date.
2. The immigrant in question had to have arrived to the country of Aurentina before their eighteenth birthday.
3. The immigrant in question has to have (1a) Earned their Aurentina Department of Education granted Diploma or (2a) have served in the Aurentine Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months.
3a. Immigrants in question that are serving in the Aurentina Armed Forces at the time of the signing of this bill, and had began to serve at least six months before the signing of the bill, upon application for Permanent Resident will be exempted from the twelve month minimum time limit.
3aa. This exemplary status will be revoked if the immigrant in question is discharged from their particular division of the Armed Force for whatever reason.
4. The immigrant in question must be living in Aurentina to have their application be considered for acceptance.
4a. Students attending higher education in other countries shall be exempted from this parameter.
5. At no point in their lifetime should these immigrants have been charged of a serious felony or crime that would have merited the deportation of immigrants with legal status.
6. The immigrant in question must not be incarcerated in an Aurentine prison in order for their application to be considered.

First Draft... suggestions, comments, sponsors?

[Dunstan]

Protection of Child Immigrant Act
This bill hereby mandates that all Immigrants who comply with the following parameters immediately be given the option to apply for legal status as residents of Aurentina, and set on the path to citizenship.

As permanent residents, these immigrants will be subject to the same process to citizenship that other immigrants of that status are subject to, as well as the safeguards, most importantly the shedding of the threat of deportation, unless first charged with a serious felony.

THE PARAMETERS:
1. The immigrant in question has to have first immigrated to Aurentina before the date of six months before the passing of this bill.
1a. The immigrant in question has to have not been deported from the country after this date.
2. The immigrant in question had to have arrived to the country of Aurentina before their sixteenth birthday.
3. The immigrant in question has to have (1a) Earned their Aurentina Department of Education granted Diploma or (2a) have served in the Aurentine Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months.
3a. Immigrants in question that are serving in the Aurentina Armed Forces at the time of the signing of this bill , and had began to serve at least six months before the signing of the bill, upon application for Permanent Resident will be exempted from the twelve month minimum time limit.
3aa. This exemplary status will be revoked if the immigrant in question is discharged from their particular division of the Armed Force for whatever reason.
4. The immigrant in question must be living in Aurentina to have their application be considered for acceptance.
4a. Students attending higher education in other countries shall be exempted from this parameter.
5. At no point in their lifetime should these immigrants have been charged of a serious felony or crime that would merit the deportation of immigrants with legal status.
6. The immigrant in question must not be incarcerated in an Aurentine prison in order for their application to be considered.

First Draft... suggestions, comments, sponsors?

I'll sponsor.

[Battlion]

Sponsors etc?

Creative Aurentina Act
Urgency: Moderate | Author: Battlion [NDP] | Category: Domestic Development
Co-sponsors:

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Preamble
A Bill to establish a body to be known as Creative Aurentina and to confer on it functions in relation to the arts and culture and to the application of creative skills; and for connected purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate of Aurentina in respect to the sovereignty of the People of Aurentina the following act.

Section I – Establishment of Creative Aurentina
1. There is established a body to be known as Creative Aurentina.
2. Schedule 1 (which makes further provision about the status, constitution, proceedings
etc. of Creative Aurentina) has effect.

Section II – General Functions of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina has the general functions of —

(a) promoting understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture,
(b) identifying, supporting and developing—

(i) talent, and
(ii) excellence,
in the arts and culture,
(c) realising, as far as reasonably practicable to do so, the value and benefits of the
arts and culture,
(d) supporting activities which involve the application of creative skills to the
development of products and processes.

2. In exercising the function mentioned in subsection (1)(a), Creative Aurentina must do so with a view to —

(a) encouraging as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture,
(b) assisting other persons to enable as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture, and
(c) increasing the diversity of people who access and participate in the arts and
culture.

3. Creative Aurentina may encourage and support such persons as it considers appropriate in the exercise by those persons of any of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) (or functions similar to those).

Section III – Advisory and other functions
1. Creative Aurentina must provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such advice, information and assistance as they may reasonably require in relation to—

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the exercise of any of Creative Aurentina’s functions.

2. Creative Aurentina may provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such other advice and information as it considers appropriate in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
3. Creative Aurentina may provide such other persons as it considers appropriate with such advice, information and assistance as it considers appropriate in relation to —

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the application of creative skills.

4. Any advice, information or assistance under subsection (1) or (2) must be provided in
such manner as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Section IV – Grants and loans
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may make grants to Creative Aurentina.
2. In addition to any grants made under subsection (1), the Minister of Culture and Sports may make further grants to Creative Aurentina for particular purposes.
3. A grant under subsection (1) or (2) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as the Minister of Culture and Sports in co-operation with the Minister of Finance may determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may make grants and loans to such persons as it considers appropriate for the purpose of, in connection with, or where it appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
5. A grant or loan under subsection (4) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as Creative Aurentina may determine.
6. Financial assistance may be provided by Creative Aurentina only under subsection (4).

Section V – Directions and guidance
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give Creative Aurentina directions (of a general or specific nature) as to the exercise of its functions.
2. But the Minister of Culture and Sports may not give directions so far as relating to artistic or cultural judgement in respect of the exercise of Creative Aurentina’s functions under section 2(1) or (3), 3(3) or 4(4).
3. Creative Aurentina must —

(a) comply with any directions given to it by the Scottish Ministers under this Act,
(b) have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the exercise of its functions.

4. The Minister of Culture and Sports may vary or revoke any direction given under this Act.

Status
1. Creative Aurentina is a body corporate.
2. Creative Aurentina is not to be regarded as a servant or agent of the State, or as having any status, immunity or privilege of the State, nor are its members or its employees to be regarded as civil servants.
3. Creative Aurentina’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of the State.

Membership of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina is to consist of the following members —

(a) a person appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports to chair Creative Scotland, and
(b) no fewer than 8 nor more than 14 other members appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports.

2. The Minister of Culture and Sports may by order made by Ministerial Directive amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there such other number as they think fit.
3. A Ministerial Directive containing an order under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Senate of Aurentina.

Terms of Appointment etc
1. Each member of Creative Aurentina is to be appointed for such period as the Minister of Culture and Sports think fit.
2. A member—

(a) holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment, but
(b) may, by written notice to the Minister of Culture and Sports, resign office as a member.

3. A person is, on ceasing to be a member, eligible for reappointment.

Removal of Members
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may, by written notice, remove a member from office if they are satisfied that—

(a) the member—

(i) has been adjudged bankrupt,
(ii) has granted a trust deed for creditors or a composition contract,
(iii) has proposed a voluntary arrangement which has been approved,
(b) the member’s estate has been sequestrated,
(c) the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings of Creative Aurentina without the permission of Creative Aurentina,
(d) the member is otherwise unfit or unable to discharge the functions of a member.

Disqualification from Membership
1. A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as a member of
Creative Aurentina if that person is —
(a) a member of the Senate of Aurentina,
(b) in possession of a criminal record with offences registered in the previous five years.

Remuneration and allowances for Members
1. Creative Aurentina must pay to each of its members such —

(a) remuneration, and
(b) allowances and expenses,

as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Chief Executive and other employees
1. Creative Aurentina is to employ a chief executive.
2. The chief executive may not be a member of Creative Aurentina.
3. The chief executive is, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports, to be appointed by Creative Aurentina on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may, with such approval, determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may (subject to any directions given under sub-paragraph (5)) appoint such other employees on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may determine.
5. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give directions to Creative Aurentina as regards—

(a) the appointment of employees under sub-paragraph (4), and
(b) the terms and conditions of their employment.

6. Creative Aurentina may, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports —

(a) pay or make arrangements for the payment,
(b) make payments or contributions towards the provision,
(c) provide and maintain schemes (whether contributory or not) for the payment, of such pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of any person who is or has ceased to be an employee of Creative Aurentina, as it may determine.

7. The reference in sub-paragraph (6) to pensions, allowances and gratuities includes a reference to pensions, allowances and gratuities by way of compensation for loss of employment.

Committees
1. Creative Aurentina may establish committees for any purpose relating to its functions.
2. Creative Aurentina is to determine the composition of its committees.
3. Creative Aurentina may appoint persons who are not members of Creative Aurentina to be members of a committee; but such persons are not entitled to vote at meetings of the committee.
4. A committee of Creative Aurentina is to comply with any directions given to it by Creative Aurentina.

Procedure and Meetings
1. Creative Aurentina may determine its own procedure and that of its committees, including a quorum for meetings.
2. The validity of any proceedings of Creative Aurentina, or any of its committees, is not affected by a vacancy in membership nor by any defect in the appointment of a member.
3. Members of the Cabinet and persons authorised by the Minister of Culture and Sports may attend and take part in meetings of Creative Scotland or any of its committees, but are not entitled to vote at such meetings.

General Powers
1. Creative Aurentina may do anything which appears to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, or which appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
2. In particular, Creative Aurentina may—

(a) engage in any business or undertaking,
(b) form, promote or acquire (whether alone or with others) companies,
(c) form partnerships with others,
(d) enter into contracts,
(e) accept gifts of money and other property,
(f) invest sums not immediately required in relation to the exercise of its functions,
(g) undertake or execute any charitable trust,
(h) obtain advice or assistance from any person who, in Creative Aurentina’s opinion, is qualified to give it,
(i) commission research,
(j) with the consent of the Minister of Culture and Sports

(i) borrow money,
(ii) acquire and dispose of land,
(iii) establish or take part in the setting up of organisations having functions similar to those of Creative Aurentina,
(iv) make charges for the provision of goods or advice or other services in such circumstances and of such amounts as Creative Aurentina may determine.

Delegation of Functions
1. Creative Aurentina may, subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), authorise —

(a) the chief executive,
(b) any other employee,
(c) any of its committees,

to exercise such of its functions, and to such extent, as it may determine.
2. Creative Aurentina may not authorise any of the following functions to be exercised by any other person—

(a) the approval of annual reports and accounts,
(b) the approval of any budget or other financial plan.

3. Sub-paragraph (1) does not affect the responsibility of Creative Scotland for the exercise of its functions.

Location of Office
1. Creative Aurentina’s determination of the location of its office premises is subject to the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports.

Accounts
1. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) keep proper accounts and accounting records,
(b) prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts, and
(c) send a copy of the statement to the Minister of Culture and Sports, and must do so in accordance with any directions the Minister of Culture and Sports may give.

2. Creative Aurentina must send the statement of accounts to the Auditor General for Aurentina for auditing.

Reports
1. As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, Creative Aurentina must prepare a report which is—

(a) to provide information on the discharge of Creative Aurentina’s functions during
that year, and
(b) to include a copy of the statement of accounts for that year audited by the Auditor General.

2. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) publish the report,
(b) lay a copy of the report before the Senate of Aurentina,
(c) send a copy of the report to the Minister of Culture and Sports.

3. Creative Aurentina may publish such other reports and information on matters relevant to the functions of Creative Aurentina as it considers appropriate.

[Skeckoa]

Protection of Child Immigrant Act
This bill hereby mandates that all Immigrants who comply with the following parameters immediately be given the option to apply for legal status as residents of Aurentina, and set on the path to citizenship.

As permanent residents, these immigrants will be subject to the same process to citizenship that other immigrants of that status are subject to, as well as the safeguards, most importantly the shedding of the threat of deportation, unless first charged with a serious felony.

THE PARAMETERS:
1. The immigrant in question has to have first immigrated to Aurentina before the date of six months before the passing of this bill.
1a. The immigrant in question has to have not been deported from the country after this date.
2. The immigrant in question had to have arrived to the country of Aurentina before their sixteenth birthday.
3. The immigrant in question has to have (1a) Earned their Aurentina Department of Education granted Diploma or (2a) have served in the Aurentine Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months.
3a. Immigrants in question that are serving in the Aurentina Armed Forces at the time of the signing of this bill , and had began to serve at least six months before the signing of the bill, upon application for Permanent Resident will be exempted from the twelve month minimum time limit.
3aa. This exemplary status will be revoked if the immigrant in question is discharged from their particular division of the Armed Force for whatever reason.
4. The immigrant in question must be living in Aurentina to have their application be considered for acceptance.
4a. Students attending higher education in other countries shall be exempted from this parameter.
5. At no point in their lifetime should these immigrants have been charged of a serious felony or crime that would merit the deportation of immigrants with legal status.
6. The immigrant in question must not be incarcerated in an Aurentine prison in order for their application to be considered.

First Draft... suggestions, comments, sponsors?

I'll sponsor.

Thank you fellow senator. Much appreciated!

[Dragomere]

I'll sponsor.

Thank you fellow senator. Much appreciated!

I shall also sponsor.

[Skeckoa]

Thank you fellow senator. Much appreciated!

I shall also sponsor.

Cool Cats

[Neo Rome Republic]

Protection of Child Immigrant Act

Sponsors: Dunstan (ND), Dragonomere (NASA); Category: Order ; Priority: Moderate

This bill hereby mandates that all Immigrants who comply with the following parameters immediately be given the option to apply for legal status as residents of Aurentina, and set on the path to citizenship.

As permanent residents, these immigrants will be subject to the same process to citizenship that other immigrants of that status are subject to, as well as the safeguards, most importantly the shedding of the threat of deportation, unless first charged with a serious felony.

THE PARAMETERS:
1. The immigrant in question has to have first immigrated to Aurentina before the date of six months before the passing of this bill.
1a. The immigrant in question has to have not been deported from the country after this date.
2. The immigrant in question had to have arrived to the country of Aurentina before their sixteenth eighteenth birthday.
3. The immigrant in question has to have (1a) Earned their Aurentina Department of Education granted Diploma or (2a) have served in the Aurentine Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months.
3a. Immigrants in question that are serving in the Aurentina Armed Forces at the time of the signing of this bill, and had began to serve at least six months before the signing of the bill, upon application for Permanent Resident will be exempted from the twelve month minimum time limit.
3aa. This exemplary status will be revoked if the immigrant in question is discharged from their particular division of the Armed Force for whatever reason.
4. The immigrant in question must be living in Aurentina to have their application be considered for acceptance.
4a. Students attending higher education in other countries shall be exempted from this parameter.
5. At no point in their lifetime should these immigrants have been charged of a serious felony or crime that would have merited the deportation of immigrants with legal status.
6. The immigrant in question must not be incarcerated in an Aurentine prison in order for their application to be considered.

First Draft... suggestions, comments, sponsors?

I'd like to sponsor.

[Skeckoa]

Protection of Child Immigrant Act

Sponsors: Dunstan (ND), Dragonomere (NASA); Category: Order ; Priority: Moderate

This bill hereby mandates that all Immigrants who comply with the following parameters immediately be given the option to apply for legal status as residents of Aurentina, and set on the path to citizenship.

As permanent residents, these immigrants will be subject to the same process to citizenship that other immigrants of that status are subject to, as well as the safeguards, most importantly the shedding of the threat of deportation, unless first charged with a serious felony.

THE PARAMETERS:
1. The immigrant in question has to have first immigrated to Aurentina before the date of six months before the passing of this bill.
1a. The immigrant in question has to have not been deported from the country after this date.
2. The immigrant in question had to have arrived to the country of Aurentina before their sixteenth eighteenth birthday.
3. The immigrant in question has to have (1a) Earned their Aurentina Department of Education granted Diploma or (2a) have served in the Aurentine Armed Forces for a minimum of 12 months.
3a. Immigrants in question that are serving in the Aurentina Armed Forces at the time of the signing of this bill, and had began to serve at least six months before the signing of the bill, upon application for Permanent Resident will be exempted from the twelve month minimum time limit.
3aa. This exemplary status will be revoked if the immigrant in question is discharged from their particular division of the Armed Force for whatever reason.
4. The immigrant in question must be living in Aurentina to have their application be considered for acceptance.
4a. Students attending higher education in other countries shall be exempted from this parameter.
5. At no point in their lifetime should these immigrants have been charged of a serious felony or crime that would have merited the deportation of immigrants with legal status.
6. The immigrant in question must not be incarcerated in an Aurentine prison in order for their application to be considered.

First Draft... suggestions, comments, sponsors?

I'd like to sponsor.

Added.

[The Saint James Islands]

Sponsors etc?

Creative Aurentina Act
Urgency: Moderate | Author: Battlion [NDP] | Category: Domestic Development
Co-sponsors:

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Preamble
A Bill to establish a body to be known as Creative Aurentina and to confer on it functions in relation to the arts and culture and to the application of creative skills; and for connected purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate of Aurentina in respect to the sovereignty of the People of Aurentina the following act.

Section I – Establishment of Creative Aurentina
1. There is established a body to be known as Creative Aurentina.
2. Schedule 1 (which makes further provision about the status, constitution, proceedings
etc. of Creative Aurentina) has effect.

Section II – General Functions of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina has the general functions of —

(a) promoting understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture,
(b) identifying, supporting and developing—

(i) talent, and
(ii) excellence,
in the arts and culture,
(c) realising, as far as reasonably practicable to do so, the value and benefits of the
arts and culture,
(d) supporting activities which involve the application of creative skills to the
development of products and processes.

2. In exercising the function mentioned in subsection (1)(a), Creative Aurentina must do so with a view to —

(a) encouraging as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture,
(b) assisting other persons to enable as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture, and
(c) increasing the diversity of people who access and participate in the arts and
culture.

3. Creative Aurentina may encourage and support such persons as it considers appropriate in the exercise by those persons of any of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) (or functions similar to those).

Section III – Advisory and other functions
1. Creative Aurentina must provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such advice, information and assistance as they may reasonably require in relation to—

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the exercise of any of Creative Aurentina’s functions.

2. Creative Aurentina may provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such other advice and information as it considers appropriate in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
3. Creative Aurentina may provide such other persons as it considers appropriate with such advice, information and assistance as it considers appropriate in relation to —

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the application of creative skills.

4. Any advice, information or assistance under subsection (1) or (2) must be provided in
such manner as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Section IV – Grants and loans
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may make grants to Creative Aurentina.
2. In addition to any grants made under subsection (1), the Minister of Culture and Sports may make further grants to Creative Aurentina for particular purposes.
3. A grant under subsection (1) or (2) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as the Minister of Culture and Sports in co-operation with the Minister of Finance may determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may make grants and loans to such persons as it considers appropriate for the purpose of, in connection with, or where it appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
5. A grant or loan under subsection (4) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as Creative Aurentina may determine.
6. Financial assistance may be provided by Creative Aurentina only under subsection (4).

Section V – Directions and guidance
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give Creative Aurentina directions (of a general or specific nature) as to the exercise of its functions.
2. But the Minister of Culture and Sports may not give directions so far as relating to artistic or cultural judgement in respect of the exercise of Creative Aurentina’s functions under section 2(1) or (3), 3(3) or 4(4).
3. Creative Aurentina must —

(a) comply with any directions given to it by the Scottish Ministers under this Act,
(b) have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the exercise of its functions.

4. The Minister of Culture and Sports may vary or revoke any direction given under this Act.

[spoiler=Schedule 1]Status
1. Creative Aurentina is a body corporate.
2. Creative Aurentina is not to be regarded as a servant or agent of the State, or as having any status, immunity or privilege of the State, nor are its members or its employees to be regarded as civil servants.
3. Creative Aurentina’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of the State.

Membership of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina is to consist of the following members —

(a) a person appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports to chair Creative Scotland, and
(b) no fewer than 8 nor more than 14 other members appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports.

2. The Minister of Culture and Sports may by order made by Ministerial Directive amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there such other number as they think fit.
3. A Ministerial Directive containing an order under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Senate of Aurentina.

Terms of Appointment etc
1. Each member of Creative Aurentina is to be appointed for such period as the Minister of Culture and Sports think fit.
2. A member—

(a) holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment, but
(b) may, by written notice to the Minister of Culture and Sports, resign office as a member.

3. A person is, on ceasing to be a member, eligible for reappointment.

Removal of Members
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may, by written notice, remove a member from office if they are satisfied that—

(a) the member—

(i) has been adjudged bankrupt,
(ii) has granted a trust deed for creditors or a composition contract,
(iii) has proposed a voluntary arrangement which has been approved,
(b) the member’s estate has been sequestrated,
(c) the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings of Creative Aurentina without the permission of Creative Aurentina,
(d) the member is otherwise unfit or unable to discharge the functions of a member.

Disqualification from Membership
1. A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as a member of
Creative Aurentina if that person is —
(a) a member of the Senate of Aurentina,
(b) in possession of a criminal record with offences registered in the previous five years.

Remuneration and allowances for Members
1. Creative Aurentina must pay to each of its members such —

(a) remuneration, and
(b) allowances and expenses,

as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Chief Executive and other employees
1. Creative Aurentina is to employ a chief executive.
2. The chief executive may not be a member of Creative Aurentina.
3. The chief executive is, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports, to be appointed by Creative Aurentina on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may, with such approval, determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may (subject to any directions given under sub-paragraph (5)) appoint such other employees on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may determine.
5. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give directions to Creative Aurentina as regards—

(a) the appointment of employees under sub-paragraph (4), and
(b) the terms and conditions of their employment.

6. Creative Aurentina may, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports —

(a) pay or make arrangements for the payment,
(b) make payments or contributions towards the provision,
(c) provide and maintain schemes (whether contributory or not) for the payment, of such pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of any person who is or has ceased to be an employee of Creative Aurentina, as it may determine.

7. The reference in sub-paragraph (6) to pensions, allowances and gratuities includes a reference to pensions, allowances and gratuities by way of compensation for loss of employment.

Committees
1. Creative Aurentina may establish committees for any purpose relating to its functions.
2. Creative Aurentina is to determine the composition of its committees.
3. Creative Aurentina may appoint persons who are not members of Creative Aurentina to be members of a committee; but such persons are not entitled to vote at meetings of the committee.
4. A committee of Creative Aurentina is to comply with any directions given to it by Creative Aurentina.

Procedure and Meetings
1. Creative Aurentina may determine its own procedure and that of its committees, including a quorum for meetings.
2. The validity of any proceedings of Creative Aurentina, or any of its committees, is not affected by a vacancy in membership nor by any defect in the appointment of a member.
3. Members of the Cabinet and persons authorised by the Minister of Culture and Sports may attend and take part in meetings of Creative Scotland or any of its committees, but are not entitled to vote at such meetings.

General Powers
1. Creative Aurentina may do anything which appears to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, or which appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
2. In particular, Creative Aurentina may—

(a) engage in any business or undertaking,
(b) form, promote or acquire (whether alone or with others) companies,
(c) form partnerships with others,
(d) enter into contracts,
(e) accept gifts of money and other property,
(f) invest sums not immediately required in relation to the exercise of its functions,
(g) undertake or execute any charitable trust,
(h) obtain advice or assistance from any person who, in Creative Aurentina’s opinion, is qualified to give it,
(i) commission research,
(j) with the consent of the Minister of Culture and Sports

(i) borrow money,
(ii) acquire and dispose of land,
(iii) establish or take part in the setting up of organisations having functions similar to those of Creative Aurentina,
(iv) make charges for the provision of goods or advice or other services in such circumstances and of such amounts as Creative Aurentina may determine.

Delegation of Functions
1. Creative Aurentina may, subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), authorise —

(a) the chief executive,
(b) any other employee,
(c) any of its committees,

to exercise such of its functions, and to such extent, as it may determine.
2. Creative Aurentina may not authorise any of the following functions to be exercised by any other person—

(a) the approval of annual reports and accounts,
(b) the approval of any budget or other financial plan.

3. Sub-paragraph (1) does not affect the responsibility of Creative Scotland for the exercise of its functions.

Location of Office
1. Creative Aurentina’s determination of the location of its office premises is subject to the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports.

Accounts
1. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) keep proper accounts and accounting records,
(b) prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts, and
(c) send a copy of the statement to the Minister of Culture and Sports, and must do so in accordance with any directions the Minister of Culture and Sports may give.

2. Creative Aurentina must send the statement of accounts to the Auditor General for Aurentina for auditing.

Reports
1. As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, Creative Aurentina must prepare a report which is—

(a) to provide information on the discharge of Creative Aurentina’s functions during
that year, and
(b) to include a copy of the statement of accounts for that year audited by the Auditor General.

2. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) publish the report,
(b) lay a copy of the report before the Senate of Aurentina,
(c) send a copy of the report to the Minister of Culture and Sports.

3. Creative Aurentina may publish such other reports and information on matters relevant to the functions of Creative Aurentina as it considers appropriate.

Do you need any more sponsors? I'd like to be one of them.

[Battlion]

Sponsors etc?

Creative Aurentina Act
Urgency: Moderate | Author: Battlion [NDP] | Category: Domestic Development
Co-sponsors:

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Preamble
A Bill to establish a body to be known as Creative Aurentina and to confer on it functions in relation to the arts and culture and to the application of creative skills; and for connected purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate of Aurentina in respect to the sovereignty of the People of Aurentina the following act.

Section I – Establishment of Creative Aurentina
1. There is established a body to be known as Creative Aurentina.
2. Schedule 1 (which makes further provision about the status, constitution, proceedings
etc. of Creative Aurentina) has effect.

Section II – General Functions of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina has the general functions of —

(a) promoting understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture,
(b) identifying, supporting and developing—

(i) talent, and
(ii) excellence,
in the arts and culture,
(c) realising, as far as reasonably practicable to do so, the value and benefits of the
arts and culture,
(d) supporting activities which involve the application of creative skills to the
development of products and processes.

2. In exercising the function mentioned in subsection (1)(a), Creative Aurentina must do so with a view to —

(a) encouraging as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture,
(b) assisting other persons to enable as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture, and
(c) increasing the diversity of people who access and participate in the arts and
culture.

3. Creative Aurentina may encourage and support such persons as it considers appropriate in the exercise by those persons of any of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) (or functions similar to those).

Section III – Advisory and other functions
1. Creative Aurentina must provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such advice, information and assistance as they may reasonably require in relation to—

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the exercise of any of Creative Aurentina’s functions.

2. Creative Aurentina may provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such other advice and information as it considers appropriate in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
3. Creative Aurentina may provide such other persons as it considers appropriate with such advice, information and assistance as it considers appropriate in relation to —

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the application of creative skills.

4. Any advice, information or assistance under subsection (1) or (2) must be provided in
such manner as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Section IV – Grants and loans
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may make grants to Creative Aurentina.
2. In addition to any grants made under subsection (1), the Minister of Culture and Sports may make further grants to Creative Aurentina for particular purposes.
3. A grant under subsection (1) or (2) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as the Minister of Culture and Sports in co-operation with the Minister of Finance may determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may make grants and loans to such persons as it considers appropriate for the purpose of, in connection with, or where it appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
5. A grant or loan under subsection (4) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as Creative Aurentina may determine.
6. Financial assistance may be provided by Creative Aurentina only under subsection (4).

Section V – Directions and guidance
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give Creative Aurentina directions (of a general or specific nature) as to the exercise of its functions.
2. But the Minister of Culture and Sports may not give directions so far as relating to artistic or cultural judgement in respect of the exercise of Creative Aurentina’s functions under section 2(1) or (3), 3(3) or 4(4).
3. Creative Aurentina must —

(a) comply with any directions given to it by the Scottish Ministers under this Act,
(b) have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the exercise of its functions.

4. The Minister of Culture and Sports may vary or revoke any direction given under this Act.

[spoiler=Schedule 1]Status
1. Creative Aurentina is a body corporate.
2. Creative Aurentina is not to be regarded as a servant or agent of the State, or as having any status, immunity or privilege of the State, nor are its members or its employees to be regarded as civil servants.
3. Creative Aurentina’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of the State.

Membership of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina is to consist of the following members —

(a) a person appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports to chair Creative Scotland, and
(b) no fewer than 8 nor more than 14 other members appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports.

2. The Minister of Culture and Sports may by order made by Ministerial Directive amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there such other number as they think fit.
3. A Ministerial Directive containing an order under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Senate of Aurentina.

Terms of Appointment etc
1. Each member of Creative Aurentina is to be appointed for such period as the Minister of Culture and Sports think fit.
2. A member—

(a) holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment, but
(b) may, by written notice to the Minister of Culture and Sports, resign office as a member.

3. A person is, on ceasing to be a member, eligible for reappointment.

Removal of Members
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may, by written notice, remove a member from office if they are satisfied that—

(a) the member—

(i) has been adjudged bankrupt,
(ii) has granted a trust deed for creditors or a composition contract,
(iii) has proposed a voluntary arrangement which has been approved,
(b) the member’s estate has been sequestrated,
(c) the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings of Creative Aurentina without the permission of Creative Aurentina,
(d) the member is otherwise unfit or unable to discharge the functions of a member.

Disqualification from Membership
1. A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as a member of
Creative Aurentina if that person is —
(a) a member of the Senate of Aurentina,
(b) in possession of a criminal record with offences registered in the previous five years.

Remuneration and allowances for Members
1. Creative Aurentina must pay to each of its members such —

(a) remuneration, and
(b) allowances and expenses,

as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Chief Executive and other employees
1. Creative Aurentina is to employ a chief executive.
2. The chief executive may not be a member of Creative Aurentina.
3. The chief executive is, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports, to be appointed by Creative Aurentina on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may, with such approval, determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may (subject to any directions given under sub-paragraph (5)) appoint such other employees on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may determine.
5. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give directions to Creative Aurentina as regards—

(a) the appointment of employees under sub-paragraph (4), and
(b) the terms and conditions of their employment.

6. Creative Aurentina may, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports —

(a) pay or make arrangements for the payment,
(b) make payments or contributions towards the provision,
(c) provide and maintain schemes (whether contributory or not) for the payment, of such pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of any person who is or has ceased to be an employee of Creative Aurentina, as it may determine.

7. The reference in sub-paragraph (6) to pensions, allowances and gratuities includes a reference to pensions, allowances and gratuities by way of compensation for loss of employment.

Committees
1. Creative Aurentina may establish committees for any purpose relating to its functions.
2. Creative Aurentina is to determine the composition of its committees.
3. Creative Aurentina may appoint persons who are not members of Creative Aurentina to be members of a committee; but such persons are not entitled to vote at meetings of the committee.
4. A committee of Creative Aurentina is to comply with any directions given to it by Creative Aurentina.

Procedure and Meetings
1. Creative Aurentina may determine its own procedure and that of its committees, including a quorum for meetings.
2. The validity of any proceedings of Creative Aurentina, or any of its committees, is not affected by a vacancy in membership nor by any defect in the appointment of a member.
3. Members of the Cabinet and persons authorised by the Minister of Culture and Sports may attend and take part in meetings of Creative Scotland or any of its committees, but are not entitled to vote at such meetings.

General Powers
1. Creative Aurentina may do anything which appears to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, or which appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
2. In particular, Creative Aurentina may—

(a) engage in any business or undertaking,
(b) form, promote or acquire (whether alone or with others) companies,
(c) form partnerships with others,
(d) enter into contracts,
(e) accept gifts of money and other property,
(f) invest sums not immediately required in relation to the exercise of its functions,
(g) undertake or execute any charitable trust,
(h) obtain advice or assistance from any person who, in Creative Aurentina’s opinion, is qualified to give it,
(i) commission research,
(j) with the consent of the Minister of Culture and Sports

(i) borrow money,
(ii) acquire and dispose of land,
(iii) establish or take part in the setting up of organisations having functions similar to those of Creative Aurentina,
(iv) make charges for the provision of goods or advice or other services in such circumstances and of such amounts as Creative Aurentina may determine.

Delegation of Functions
1. Creative Aurentina may, subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), authorise —

(a) the chief executive,
(b) any other employee,
(c) any of its committees,

to exercise such of its functions, and to such extent, as it may determine.
2. Creative Aurentina may not authorise any of the following functions to be exercised by any other person—

(a) the approval of annual reports and accounts,
(b) the approval of any budget or other financial plan.

3. Sub-paragraph (1) does not affect the responsibility of Creative Scotland for the exercise of its functions.

Location of Office
1. Creative Aurentina’s determination of the location of its office premises is subject to the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports.

Accounts
1. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) keep proper accounts and accounting records,
(b) prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts, and
(c) send a copy of the statement to the Minister of Culture and Sports, and must do so in accordance with any directions the Minister of Culture and Sports may give.

2. Creative Aurentina must send the statement of accounts to the Auditor General for Aurentina for auditing.

Reports
1. As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, Creative Aurentina must prepare a report which is—

(a) to provide information on the discharge of Creative Aurentina’s functions during
that year, and
(b) to include a copy of the statement of accounts for that year audited by the Auditor General.

2. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) publish the report,
(b) lay a copy of the report before the Senate of Aurentina,
(c) send a copy of the report to the Minister of Culture and Sports.

3. Creative Aurentina may publish such other reports and information on matters relevant to the functions of Creative Aurentina as it considers appropriate.

Do you need any more sponsors? I'd like to be one of them.

I'll add you on the copy in the NDP thread but yes I'd appreciate the sponsor

[The Saint James Islands]

Do you need any more sponsors? I'd like to be one of them.

I'll add you on the copy in the NDP thread but yes I'd appreciate the sponsor

¡Gracias!

[Britanno]

Anti-Loopholes Act

Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: James Brit (NDP) | Co-Sponsors:

SHOCKED that many bills have been presented to the senate despite multiple loopholes being present;

UNDERSTANDING the need to close these loopholes before the bill comes to vote to avoid bills of good quality being shot down due to a certain clause;

ACKNOWLEDGING that in order for this to change, the senate must act;

HEREBY;

1.

a) The Loopholes Committee shall be established with the role of preventing loopholes.
b) The Loopholes Committee shall be abbreviated as LHC.

2.

a) The LHC shall be made up of no more than twenty senators, but there shall be no minimum number of members required.
b) These senators shall be appointed by the senatorial administration team.
c) It is highly recommended that these senators are from across the political spectrum, as to avoid bias.

3.

a) The LHC, in order to prevent loopholes, will review bills that are added to the legislative queue in the senate chamber and conclude if they believe that the bill avoids loopholes.
b) Should the LHC conclude that a loophole/loopholes is/are present, then a representative shall inform the author of the bill.

4.

a) A loophole shall be defined as an ambiguity or inadequacy in a law or bill.
b) The senatorial administration team shall be defined as team of officials operation the NSG Senate Administrators account.

[Neo Rome Republic]

Anti-Loopholes Act

Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: James Brit (NDP) | Co-Sponsors:

SHOCKED that many bills have been presented to the senate despite multiple loopholes being present;

UNDERSTANDING the need to close these loopholes before the bill comes to vote to avoid bills of good quality being shot down due to a certain clause;

ACKNOWLEDGING that in order for this to change, the senate must act;

HEREBY;

1.

a) The Loopholes Committee shall be established with the role of preventing loopholes.
b) The Loopholes Committee shall be abbreviated as LHC.

2.

a) The LHC shall be made up of no more than twenty senators, but there shall be no minimum number of members required.
b) These senators shall be appointed by the senatorial administration team.
c) It is highly recommended that these senators are from across the political spectrum, as to avoid bias.

3.

a) The LHC, in order to prevent loopholes, will review bills that are added to the legislative queue in the senate chamber and conclude if they believe that the bill avoids loopholes.
b) Should the LHC conclude that a loophole/loopholes is/are present, then a representative shall inform the author of the bill.

4.

a) A loophole shall be defined as an ambiguity or inadequacy in a law or bill.
b) The senatorial administration team shall be defined as team of officials operation the NSG Senate Administrators account.

I'll sponsor.

[Dragomere]

Anti-Loopholes Act

Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: James Brit (NDP) | Co-Sponsors:

SHOCKED that many bills have been presented to the senate despite multiple loopholes being present;

UNDERSTANDING the need to close these loopholes before the bill comes to vote to avoid bills of good quality being shot down due to a certain clause;

ACKNOWLEDGING that in order for this to change, the senate must act;

HEREBY;

1.

a) The Loopholes Committee shall be established with the role of preventing loopholes.
b) The Loopholes Committee shall be abbreviated as LHC.

2.

a) The LHC shall be made up of no more than twenty senators, but there shall be no minimum number of members required.
b) These senators shall be appointed by the senatorial administration team.
c) It is highly recommended that these senators are from across the political spectrum, as to avoid bias.

3.

a) The LHC, in order to prevent loopholes, will review bills that are added to the legislative queue in the senate chamber and conclude if they believe that the bill avoids loopholes.
b) Should the LHC conclude that a loophole/loopholes is/are present, then a representative shall inform the author of the bill.

4.

a) A loophole shall be defined as an ambiguity or inadequacy in a law or bill.
b) The senatorial administration team shall be defined as team of officials operation the NSG Senate Administrators account.

I'll sponsor.

I hereby sponsor this!

[Britanno]

CanI ask what the first and second names of your senators are please?

[Neo Rome Republic]

CanI ask what the first and second names of your senators are please?

Can't you just post our user names?

[Britanno]

CanI ask what the first and second names of your senators are please?

Can't you just post our user names?

I can, but I presumed you had names (just trying to make it more ICly realistic).

[Neo Rome Republic]

Can't you just post our user names?

I can, but I presumed you had names (just trying to make it more ICly realistic).

I'm too lazy to make a character profile at the moment, and my district assigning for which I put down a name, is still pending approval. Even then, I'd still prefer using my user name, so just put my user down.

[Dragomere]

CanI ask what the first and second names of your senators are please?

Drago Dragomere

[Kalmath]

Anti-Loopholes Act

Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: James Brit (NDP) | Co-Sponsors:

SHOCKED that many bills have been presented to the senate despite multiple loopholes being present;

UNDERSTANDING the need to close these loopholes before the bill comes to vote to avoid bills of good quality being shot down due to a certain clause;

ACKNOWLEDGING that in order for this to change, the senate must act;

HEREBY;

1.

a) The Loopholes Committee shall be established with the role of preventing loopholes.
b) The Loopholes Committee shall be abbreviated as LHC.

2.

a) The LHC shall be made up of no more than twenty senators, but there shall be no minimum number of members required.
b) These senators shall be appointed by the senatorial administration team.
c) It is highly recommended that these senators are from across the political spectrum, as to avoid bias.

3.

a) The LHC, in order to prevent loopholes, will review bills that are added to the legislative queue in the senate chamber and conclude if they believe that the bill avoids loopholes.
b) Should the LHC conclude that a loophole/loopholes is/are present, then a representative shall inform the author of the bill.

4.

a) A loophole shall be defined as an ambiguity or inadequacy in a law or bill.
b) The senatorial administration team shall be defined as team of officials operation the NSG Senate Administrators account.

I would also like to Sponsor this bill

Senator Name: Wilhelm Hoth (in case you need it)

[Dunstan]

Drago Dragomere

Nice

Anti-Loopholes Act

Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: James Brit (NDP) | Co-Sponsors:

SHOCKED that many bills have been presented to the senate despite multiple loopholes being present;

UNDERSTANDING the need to close these loopholes before the bill comes to vote to avoid bills of good quality being shot down due to a certain clause;

ACKNOWLEDGING that in order for this to change, the senate must act;

HEREBY;

1.

a) The Loopholes Committee shall be established with the role of preventing loopholes.
b) The Loopholes Committee shall be abbreviated as LHC.

2.

a) The LHC shall be made up of no more than twenty senators, but there shall be no minimum number of members required.
b) These senators shall be appointed by the senatorial administration team.
c) It is highly recommended that these senators are from across the political spectrum, as to avoid bias.

3.

a) The LHC, in order to prevent loopholes, will review bills that are added to the legislative queue in the senate chamber and conclude if they believe that the bill avoids loopholes.
b) Should the LHC conclude that a loophole/loopholes is/are present, then a representative shall inform the author of the bill.

4.

a) A loophole shall be defined as an ambiguity or inadequacy in a law or bill.
b) The senatorial administration team shall be defined as team of officials operation the NSG Senate Administrators account.

I'll also sponsor this.

[Battlion]

Final call on sponsors before I submit

Creative Aurentina Act
Urgency: Moderate | Author: Battlion [NDP] | Category: Domestic Development
Co-sponsors: Divair [NDP], Osea 767 [CP], Lamaredia [NDP], Aeken [NDP], NEO Rome Republic [NDP], The Saint James Islands [NDP], Dangelia [CMP], Jerusalemian [NDP], Venaleria [RG], Zachganistan [NDP]

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Preamble
A Bill to establish a body to be known as Creative Aurentina and to confer on it functions in relation to the arts and culture and to the application of creative skills; and for connected purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate of Aurentina in respect to the sovereignty of the People of Aurentina the following act.

Section I – Establishment of Creative Aurentina
1. There is established a body to be known as Creative Aurentina.
2. Schedule 1 (which makes further provision about the status, constitution, proceedings
etc. of Creative Aurentina) has effect.

Section II – General Functions of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina has the general functions of —

(a) promoting understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts and culture,
(b) identifying, supporting and developing—

(i) talent, and
(ii) excellence,
in the arts and culture,
(c) realising, as far as reasonably practicable to do so, the value and benefits of the
arts and culture,
(d) supporting activities which involve the application of creative skills to the
development of products and processes.

2. In exercising the function mentioned in subsection (1)(a), Creative Aurentina must do so with a view to —

(a) encouraging as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture,
(b) assisting other persons to enable as many people as possible to access and participate in the arts and culture, and
(c) increasing the diversity of people who access and participate in the arts and
culture.

3. Creative Aurentina may encourage and support such persons as it considers appropriate in the exercise by those persons of any of the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (1) (or functions similar to those).

Section III – Advisory and other functions
1. Creative Aurentina must provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such advice, information and assistance as they may reasonably require in relation to—

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the exercise of any of Creative Aurentina’s functions.

2. Creative Aurentina may provide the Minister of Culture and Sports with such other advice and information as it considers appropriate in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (1)(a) and (b).
3. Creative Aurentina may provide such other persons as it considers appropriate with such advice, information and assistance as it considers appropriate in relation to —

(a) the arts and culture,
(b) the application of creative skills.

4. Any advice, information or assistance under subsection (1) or (2) must be provided in
such manner as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Section IV – Grants and loans
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may make grants to Creative Aurentina.
2. In addition to any grants made under subsection (1), the Minister of Culture and Sports may make further grants to Creative Aurentina for particular purposes.
3. A grant under subsection (1) or (2) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as the Minister of Culture and Sports in co-operation with the Minister of Finance may determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may make grants and loans to such persons as it considers appropriate for the purpose of, in connection with, or where it appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
5. A grant or loan under subsection (4) is subject to such terms and conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as Creative Aurentina may determine.
6. Financial assistance may be provided by Creative Aurentina only under subsection (4).

Section V – Directions and guidance
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give Creative Aurentina directions (of a general or specific nature) as to the exercise of its functions.
2. But the Minister of Culture and Sports may not give directions so far as relating to artistic or cultural judgement in respect of the exercise of Creative Aurentina’s functions under section 2(1) or (3), 3(3) or 4(4).
3. Creative Aurentina must —

(a) comply with any directions given to it by the Scottish Ministers under this Act,
(b) have regard to any guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the exercise of its functions.

4. The Minister of Culture and Sports may vary or revoke any direction given under this Act.

Status
1. Creative Aurentina is a body corporate.
2. Creative Aurentina is not to be regarded as a servant or agent of the State, or as having any status, immunity or privilege of the State, nor are its members or its employees to be regarded as civil servants.
3. Creative Aurentina’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of the State.

Membership of Creative Aurentina
1. Creative Aurentina is to consist of the following members —

(a) a person appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports to chair Creative Aurentina, and
(b) no fewer than 8 nor more than 14 other members appointed by the Minister of Culture and Sports.

2. The Minister of Culture and Sports may by order made by Ministerial Directive amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there such other number as they think fit.
3. A Ministerial Directive containing an order under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Senate of Aurentina.

Terms of Appointment etc
1. Each member of Creative Aurentina is to be appointed for such period as the Minister of Culture and Sports think fit.
2. A member—

(a) holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment, but
(b) may, by written notice to the Minister of Culture and Sports, resign office as a member.

3. A person is, on ceasing to be a member, eligible for reappointment.

Removal of Members
1. The Minister of Culture and Sports may, by written notice, remove a member from office if they are satisfied that—

(a) the member—

(i) has been adjudged bankrupt,
(ii) has granted a trust deed for creditors or a composition contract,
(iii) has proposed a voluntary arrangement which has been approved,
(b) the member’s estate has been sequestrated,
(c) the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings of Creative Aurentina without the permission of Creative Aurentina,
(d) the member is otherwise unfit or unable to discharge the functions of a member.

Disqualification from Membership
1. A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as a member of
Creative Aurentina if that person is —
(a) a member of the Senate of Aurentina,
(b) in possession of a criminal record with offences registered in the previous five years.

Remuneration and allowances for Members
1. Creative Aurentina must pay to each of its members such —

(a) remuneration, and
(b) allowances and expenses,

as the Minister of Culture and Sports may determine.

Chief Executive and other employees
1. Creative Aurentina is to employ a chief executive.
2. The chief executive may not be a member of Creative Aurentina.
3. The chief executive is, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports, to be appointed by Creative Aurentina on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may, with such approval, determine.
4. Creative Aurentina may (subject to any directions given under sub-paragraph (5)) appoint such other employees on such terms and conditions as Creative Aurentina may determine.
5. The Minister of Culture and Sports may give directions to Creative Aurentina as regards—

(a) the appointment of employees under sub-paragraph (4), and
(b) the terms and conditions of their employment.

6. Creative Aurentina may, with the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports —

(a) pay or make arrangements for the payment,
(b) make payments or contributions towards the provision,
(c) provide and maintain schemes (whether contributory or not) for the payment, of such pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of any person who is or has ceased to be an employee of Creative Aurentina, as it may determine.

7. The reference in sub-paragraph (6) to pensions, allowances and gratuities includes a reference to pensions, allowances and gratuities by way of compensation for loss of employment.

Committees
1. Creative Aurentina may establish committees for any purpose relating to its functions.
2. Creative Aurentina is to determine the composition of its committees.
3. Creative Aurentina may appoint persons who are not members of Creative Aurentina to be members of a committee; but such persons are not entitled to vote at meetings of the committee.
4. A committee of Creative Aurentina is to comply with any directions given to it by Creative Aurentina.

Procedure and Meetings
1. Creative Aurentina may determine its own procedure and that of its committees, including a quorum for meetings.
2. The validity of any proceedings of Creative Aurentina, or any of its committees, is not affected by a vacancy in membership nor by any defect in the appointment of a member.
3. Members of the Cabinet and persons authorised by the Minister of Culture and Sports may attend and take part in meetings of Creative Scotland or any of its committees, but are not entitled to vote at such meetings.

General Powers
1. Creative Aurentina may do anything which appears to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, or which appears conducive to, the exercise of its functions.
2. In particular, Creative Aurentina may—

(a) engage in any business or undertaking,
(b) form, promote or acquire (whether alone or with others) companies,
(c) form partnerships with others,
(d) enter into contracts,
(e) accept gifts of money and other property,
(f) invest sums not immediately required in relation to the exercise of its functions,
(g) undertake or execute any charitable trust,
(h) obtain advice or assistance from any person who, in Creative Aurentina’s opinion, is qualified to give it,
(i) commission research,
(j) with the consent of the Minister of Culture and Sports

(i) borrow money,
(ii) acquire and dispose of land,
(iii) establish or take part in the setting up of organisations having functions similar to those of Creative Aurentina,
(iv) make charges for the provision of goods or advice or other services in such circumstances and of such amounts as Creative Aurentina may determine.

Delegation of Functions
1. Creative Aurentina may, subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), authorise —

(a) the chief executive,
(b) any other employee,
(c) any of its committees,

to exercise such of its functions, and to such extent, as it may determine.
2. Creative Aurentina may not authorise any of the following functions to be exercised by any other person—

(a) the approval of annual reports and accounts,
(b) the approval of any budget or other financial plan.

3. Sub-paragraph (1) does not affect the responsibility of Creative Scotland for the exercise of its functions.

Location of Office
1. Creative Aurentina’s determination of the location of its office premises is subject to the approval of the Minister of Culture and Sports.

Accounts
1. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) keep proper accounts and accounting records,
(b) prepare in respect of each financial year a statement of accounts, and
(c) send a copy of the statement to the Minister of Culture and Sports, and must do so in accordance with any directions the Minister of Culture and Sports may give.

2. Creative Aurentina must send the statement of accounts to the Auditor General for Aurentina for auditing.

Reports
1. As soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, Creative Aurentina must prepare a report which is—

(a) to provide information on the discharge of Creative Aurentina’s functions during
that year, and
(b) to include a copy of the statement of accounts for that year audited by the Auditor General.

2. Creative Aurentina must—

(a) publish the report,
(b) lay a copy of the report before the Senate of Aurentina,
(c) send a copy of the report to the Minister of Culture and Sports.

3. Creative Aurentina may publish such other reports and information on matters relevant to the functions of Creative Aurentina as it considers appropriate.

[Venaleria]

I will sponsor. The title kind of makes it sound like Aurentina currently doesn't have any creativity.

[Geilinor]

Anti-Loopholes Act

Category: Miscellaneous | Urgency: Moderate | Author: James Brit (NDP) | Co-Sponsors:

SHOCKED that many bills have been presented to the senate despite multiple loopholes being present;

UNDERSTANDING the need to close these loopholes before the bill comes to vote to avoid bills of good quality being shot down due to a certain clause;

ACKNOWLEDGING that in order for this to change, the senate must act;

HEREBY;

1.

a) The Loopholes Committee shall be established with the role of preventing loopholes.
b) The Loopholes Committee shall be abbreviated as LHC.

2.

a) The LHC shall be made up of no more than twenty senators, but there shall be no minimum number of members required.
b) These senators shall be appointed by the senatorial administration team.
c) It is highly recommended that these senators are from across the political spectrum, as to avoid bias.

3.

a) The LHC, in order to prevent loopholes, will review bills that are added to the legislative queue in the senate chamber and conclude if they believe that the bill avoids loopholes.
b) Should the LHC conclude that a loophole/loopholes is/are present, then a representative shall inform the author of the bill.

4.

a) A loophole shall be defined as an ambiguity or inadequacy in a law or bill.
b) The senatorial administration team shall be defined as team of officials operation the NSG Senate Administrators account.

I'll sponsor.

I'll sponsor too.