FT 4-10: Official Renaming Act

[Kamala]

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[Kamala]

This is a pretty simple bill to give the government of Fremont more logical names.

I don't think "House of Commons" makes much sense without a House of Lords to go along with it. Of course, the suggestions in the bill are as such; "General Chamber" and "Legislative Council" can be replaced with anything anyone suggests, in an amendment.

The name of the elected members of the renamed chamber would probably need to be changed to match.

"Prime Minister," I think, is faulty for two reasons:
1. Prime Minister to whom? In nearly all of the countries where there is a Prime Minister, there's also a President, monarch, or some other executive. Premier makes more sense.

2. Prime Minister also tends to be the highest, federal officeholder -e.g. Canada. Since the Commonwealth of Fremont is a substate of Atlasia, Premier is, in my opinion, a more appropriate title– once again, look to Canada. The Premier of British Columbia is under the Prime Minister of Canada.


Of course, this bill is merely an aesthetic change. There's no (real, active) expenses to conducting this change, only the changing of some signs and all future documents.

[Kamala]

How about "The Diet of Frémont"? Or perhaps "Grand Synod"? I jest, we aren't a theocracy (yet?)

If we want something unique, perhaps a "Commonwealth Summit" ?

[Kamala]

We'll begin voting now. AYE.

[Kamala]

I don't believe 3 votes meets the quorum requirement. Considering this is a constitutional amendment, I would like all members to vote.

I am extending voting for an additional 3 days.

[Kamala]

I don't believe 3 votes meets the quorum requirement. Considering this is a constitutional amendment, I would like all members to vote.

I of course would also prefer every member cast a vote on this bill (and on every bill, for that matter). I will merely note that, based on my reading of the Constitution, the three votes in favor are sufficient to ratify the amendment (there is no quorum rule in the Constitution — only the requirement that amendments pass by a 4/5 vote).

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

Perhaps another amendment is needed, then, to add a quorum?

[Kamala]

Perhaps another amendment is needed, then, to add a quorum?

I would advise strongly against any such measure, as it could impede the region's ability to respond effectively to an activity crisis.

You're right. Regardless, this isn't the right place to debate this. Sorry.

[Kamala]

With a vote of 4-0-2 not voting, this resolution to amend the constitution does pass. It shall appear on the next election ballot for a public referendum.