Constitution Review Part 1 of 10 - Preamble

I would like to point out that whilst our constitution does just about fit its purpose, it does so at a stretch. The constitution is often read too much into or unclear points cause controversy in tense times. As a result of this I have started to go through the constitution, closing up various loopholes, rewording informal statements and adding additional points which were never previously included in the most important document governing, safeguarding and strengthening our union. This will bring the constitution of the AIN bang up to date with the various proposals put foward by the likes of Jo, Thomas, Julien and Dan (amongst others) in light of the recent reputatioin-damaging and frankly, embarrasing incidents that took place in our union as well as giving us a professional, solid foundation for the new era the Alliance of Independent Nations is entering.

I plan to do this in about ten stages (some of which will occur similtaneously - the first two have already begun if you are reading this) and encourage as much debate as possible to make this document a representation of how every member feels the AIN should be run. Treat it like a handbook, we are an informal community and not everything has to go by the book as long as you dont piss people off but when something happens this will 'the book' which you should have been abiding by.

SEE ALSO:

Constitution Review Part 1 of 10 - Preamble Passed

Constitution Review Part 2 of 10 - Basic Rights of Citizens UNDER VOTE - SENATE


STAGE 1 - PREAMBLE

ORIGINAL/CURRENT SECTION:

Spoiler:

PROPOSED REFORMED SECTION:

[1.0] PREAMBLE

[1.1] We, the members of the Alliance of Independent Nations hereby agree to the terms settled by us, the members and will abide by these terms to the benefit of ourselves, our nations and our peers.
[1.2] We, the members of the Alliance of Independent Nations hereby agree to hold all those accountable for breaching the terms agreed in our constitution to maintain our union’s essential ideologies of Freedom, Independence, Peace, Justice and Equality.

I agree, can we add Honour also?

I know, this comment isn't really going to start a debate, but... at least there might be a debate about adding Honour

haha Honour can be added under section 1.2

You have my support.

I will print the constitution and read it this night and see what should be removed, transformed, etc.

Miguel over the next week i will be doing this for you. I have already produced this 'improved' constitution I am just feeding everyone it one bite at a time to allow debate and amendments before it is hopefully ratified.

I will only be putting a maximum of 3 sections in the Legislative Asselmbly at any one time with a maximum of 2 at a time under vote in the Senate.

Could I ask Miguel or an Admin for permission to move this to senate?

This thread, or to create another thread? If you want another thread, you have permission. If you want it moved to the senate, I can do that too.

If you could move this and add a poll please.

Voting open.

Ten votes with a 50% +1 majority is required to pass this.

Please vote people, this is your constitution

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UPDATE

Part 2 will go to senate tomorrow with all proposed amendments added
Part 3 will enter debate now until monday when it will go to vote in senate
Part 4 will enter debate later today until either monday or tuesday when it will go to senate
Part 5 will enter debate on sunday

Voted Affirmative

Voted Yes.

Just a reminder that we need 10 votes folks, 50% + 1 majority

BUMP - 4 more votes to go - come on people!

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2 more votes guys...

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Passed awaiting amendment on Miguel or an admin's consent