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4rd Quarter 2008 - Articles, Amendments & Repeals; Texas Constitution
Topic Started: Oct 31 2008, 07:24 AM (526 Views)
NewTexas
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:tx Texas Constitution - New Articles, Amendments & Repeals :tx

October 31, 2008

Alright Texas! Here is your opportunity to propose new Articles to the Texas Constitution, or, to suggest Amendments to the Texas Constitution, or, to repeal previously passed Articles to the Texas Constitution. Whichever action you choose should clearly state reasons for your submission. New Articles should be written up in a manner similar to current Articles. Repeals should cite which Article is to be repealed and why. And, Amendments can be for any part, from a point or a phrase to the entire Article, please cite the portion you would like amended and the suggested new wording.

Please hurry! Texans will debate the merits of all proposed changes and should they be deemed worthy, will appear on the ballot on December 7th. There is only about a month to do this. Do not wait until the eleventh hour to post a surprise change. Those will not be placed on the ballot unless there is some mitigating circumstance.

The Constitution was written by Texans, for Texans - all Texans. This is your document and it is a living document that is up for change quarterly. Feel free to express your opinions on how it should be changed and the majority of Texas will vote on your suggestions provided there is some level of support in the discussion of the change prior to the current Election.

We strongly urge all Texans to consider taking part in helping mold Texas into the region they would like it to be. Feel free to post on this thread without fear of rebuke. All submissions will be considered.

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Thank you very much!

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We would like to propose the following additions to the Texas Constitution:

An addition to Article X: Texas Representative Council

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7. Any Council Member will be deemed to have forfeited their seat on the Council in any of the following cases:

a. The Council Member is ejected from the Region of Texas in accordance with the provisions of Article XI of the Texas Constitution.
b. The Council Member voluntarily moves out of the Region of Texas (for any reason other than military or diplomatic missions as approved by the Cabinet) and takes up residence in another region for a period of 5 consecutive days or a period of 10 days total out of any two-week period.


An addition to to Article XVII: Expulsion of Cabinet Members

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The Cabinet Member voluntarily moves out of the Region of Texas (for any reason other than military or diplomatic missions as approved by the Cabinet) and takes up residence in another region for a period of 5 consecutive days or a period of 10 days total out of any two-week period.
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I assume TDF deployments are excluded.

:fendas :tx
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Trecdom,Oct 31 2008
12:10 PM
I assume TDF deployments are excluded.

:fendas  :tx

A defense force isn't usually thought of as "taking up residence" in a region being defended. But, we can add that if it's deemed a necessary stipulation.
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Greenspoint,Oct 31 2008
01:01 PM

A defense force isn't usually thought of as "taking up residence" in a region being defended.  But, we can add that if it's deemed a necessary stipulation.

It probably should say something regarding military operations (overt and covert) as well as official diplomatic missions to allied regions.

At least to be specific on what is allowed.
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All right, I'll edit the post above... when I get a bit more free time, probably later tonight.
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Article XVII: Impeachment of Cabinet Members

I think that should be Expulsion of Cabinet Members.

Article XVII: Expulsion of Cabinet Members


Anyway, I'll try to think of some other articles or amendments.
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Richard I,Oct 31 2008
03:32 PM
Article XVII: Impeachment of Cabinet Members

I think that should be Expulsion of Cabinet Members.

Article XVII: Expulsion of Cabinet Members


Anyway, I'll try to think of some other articles or amendments.

That was voted on last election, we think perhaps we neglected to update the Constitution...

:oops

Constitution Updated!
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I've finally updated the proposed changes above, added a parenthetical exclusion involving approved military or diplomatic missions.
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Greenspoint,Nov 13 2008
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I've finally updated the proposed changes above, added a parenthetical exclusion involving approved military or diplomatic missions.

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What's that? "no comment"?
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Greenspoint,Nov 13 2008
08:38 AM
What's that? "no comment"?

In 5 years of office, we have never had need for an "Approved" stamp - until now. We had nothing much to say on your post that you amended your proposed Resolution. So we rubber stamped it as approved so you would know we had seen it and, well, approved of it.

Nothing nefarious or complicated there.

Or, is there...

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Ahhh got it... the silence confused me. I'm the kinda guy, if I don't have anything specific to post, I don't. *shrugs* :)
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Well, we feel somewhat compelled to acknowledge stuff when we ask for it (or, in this case, someone else asked for it and you complied). This thread is for submissions to Elections. They are not automatically approved.

Oh, whatever...

<maybe we should just wander off with out little stamp>

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I've come up with an amendment...

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Article XIX: Texas Crisis Prevention:
1. If the President and/or the UN Delegate are unable to perform their duties due to losing access to their controls, the Vice President temporarily assumes the Presidency or UN Delegacy by endeavoring to gain access to the relevant controls instead. In the event of multiple Vice Presidents, the Vice President with the most endorsements assumes this role. In the absence of a Vice President to fulfill this role the Secretary of State will then assume the Presidency, with the Secretary of Defense to provide assistance as necessary. Once the President’s or UN Delegate's position can be restored everything will then return to its natural order. This amendment only applies to the position of President and UN Delegate.



...and a new article.

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Cabinet Absences and Vacancies

1. If the position of Vice President is vacant / absent for any reason, then it will remain vacant/absent and no other cabinet member will be allowed to assume the role or responsibilities. If any secretary positions become vacant / absent for any reason, then they will remain vacant / absent and no other cabinet member will be allowed to assume the roles and responsibilities. There will be no succession or reshuffling of cabinet positions.

2. However, if there already is an appointed assistant for a secretary or commissioner position, than they will assume the role and responsibilities of that position, pending a regional vote (per Article XXI: Texas Cabinet Assistants). Otherwise, no interim, temporary, acting, pro tempore, nor similar appointments will be allowed at any time by anyone.

3. If and only if a position is vacant / absent due to an expulsion (per Article XVII: Expulsion of Cabinet Members) and there is no appointed assistant (per Article XXI: Texas Cabinet Assistants), then the vacancy shall be replace by means of a special election.


The reason for both is so that no one takes on another person's responsibilities without consent from the cabinet member, while they are away.
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