IN THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE SOCIAL LIBERAL UNION
Administrative Order Regarding the Standing Orders of the Court
Pursuant to the Court's inherent administrative power and the authorities contained in the Legal Fundamentals Act, as amended, the following schedule shall be considered the exhaustive list of all current Standing Orders of the Court henceforth in effect, including any re-numbering of the Standing Orders as set forth therein. Any blank Standing Order issued pursuant to an interim order, dated 26 February 2020 and not contained in the following revised schedule are hereby revoked and discontinued. To the extent that the schedule re-numbers Standing Orders or modifies their current titles, such revisions are confirmed and so ordered. The usage of the prefix "Standing Order of the Court Regarding..." is discontinued and appropriate rescission are ordered.
New Standing Order Number / New Long Title / Previous Long Title(s) (if applicable):
Ethics and Conduct of Judicial Officers / ...Ethics and Conduct for Judicial Officers
Conduct of Parties, Counsel, and Other Participants in Judicial Proceedings / ...the Conduct of Parties and Other Participants in Judicial Proceedings
General Definitions and Construction of the Law / ...the General Construction of the Law
Standards of Proof in Judicial Proceedings / ...Standards of Proof in Legal Proceedings
Registrar, Records, and Venues of the Court
Closed or Ex Parte Proceedings and Sealing of Records
Binding and Advisory Opinions
Appearances and Public Defenders
Requests for Leave of the Court
Commencement of Civil Proceedings, Capacities, and Notices to Parties / ...Service of Process
Ordinary Civil Complaints / ...General Requirements for Filing Civil Suits
Emergency and Provisional Remedies
Discovery Process and Resolution by Civil Trial on the Merits
Resolution of Civil Matters Without Trial and Uncontested or Default Judgements
Ordinary Judgements and Final Remedies
Indictments, Preliminary Review, and Pre-trial Hearings
Criminal Proceedings, Trial by Open Parliament or Judge, and Sentencing
Special Petitions and Proceedings Authorized by the Constitution or Act of Parliament / ...World Assembly Membership Requirement Waiver Revocation Petitions and Proceedings + Residency Reinstatement Petitions and Proceedings
Appellate Procedure and Modifying, Vacating, or Relief from Judgements or Orders
Enforcing Judgements or Orders and Contempt Proceedings
Conflicts of Interest, Special Judges, and Independent Counsel
Judicial Emergencies, Extraordinary Relief, and Superintendence of Inferior Courts
Done and ordered on 11 May 2020, effective immediately.
In this current election I have decided to put myself forward for the position of Speaker of the Union, one of the most important roles in this region that I am proud to call my home on Nationstates. I feel more than able to take on this role and serve the region in a dedicated and professional manner, employing skills that I have put to good use both in real life and elsewhere within Nationstates. Here I present for your delectation a short campaign statement and I sincerely hope that you might at least consider voting for me to serve you as Speaker of the Union.
My Qualifications
I have spent 9 months now as a member of the regional government and, while I admit that I may not have been massively active at least in the public realm, during that time I have been a helpful and supportive figure in directing and aiding SLU regional affairs. More useful to the role of Speaker, however, I have previously served as Secretary-General of the Democratic Socialist Assembly and during that time written multiple pieces of legislation as well as ably carrying out the administrative work needed to make a large region function. More recently I have also co-authored and had pass my first piece of SLU legislation. My real life activities have also required me to develop and exercise a wide range of organisational skills that have aided me in past endeavours and which I bring with me to the Speakership.
As Speaker,
I will obviously aim to carry out the general duties of the role to the best of my abilities. It is hard to come up with anything new and groundbreaking to pledge to do as Speaker, let alone achieve. I certainly wish, however, to continue the great work done so far by Ramelia and North American Republics in refreshing the SLU Forum and Elections sites and seeking to achieve their full potential. I would also continue Ramelia's work in trying to eliminate residual errors and inconsistencies in the back catalogue of SLU legislation and maintaining a wholly accurate collection of records. Ultimately it is not the job of the Speaker to be constantly out there changing things, but I believe I am ready to keep a close eye on maintaining and facilitating regional affairs so that others can do so.
At the End of the Day
It would be an honour if the SLU would elect me to serve as Speaker of the Union. I'm not someone who is particularly able to waffle on about having accomplished this or wanting to do that and so hopefully this short message is sufficient. Again, please consider voting for me but otherwise thank you for taking the time to read this and feel free to get in touch with any queries.
I, Ramelia, am serving as Election Administrator, and I will dutifully and impartially execute the duties and powers of this position to the best of my ability. Nominations are scheduled to last for seven days, from 8 May 2020 until 15 May 2020. Any Member State may nominate themself (if eligible) or other Member States (subject to their acceptance) to run for this office. Voting is scheduled to last for seven days, beginning within two days after the close of nominations. Eligible states are those who meet the following criteria:
Are Member States as defined by the Constitution (generally, have Average or above Civil Rights and Political Freedoms and either World Assembly membership or a valid waiver)
Have continuously been Member States for at least two months before 27 May 2020 (since at least 31 March 2020)
Have not served two consecutive terms as Chancellor immediately prior to this election
Are not otherwise disqualified from holding office by the Court of Justice
Duties of the Chancellor are mainly outlined in Article 3 of the Constitution. Candidates may optionally pledge to conduct their campaigns according to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, statutorily established by the Voting Reform and Fair Political Practices Act. The Code reads as follows:
There are basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play which every candidate for public office in the Social Liberal Union has a moral obligation to observe and uphold in order that, after vigorously contested but fairly conducted campaigns, our Member States may exercise their constitutional right to a free and unfettered choice, and that their will may be fully and clearly expressed on the issues.
THEREFORE:
I SHALL CONDUCTmy campaign openly and publicly, discussing the issues as I see them, presenting my record and policies with sincerity and frankness, and criticizing without fear or favor the record and policies of my opponents that merit this criticism.
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT the use of character defamation, whispering campaigns, libel, slander, or scurrilous attacks on any candidate.
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any appeal to negative prejudice based on a candidate’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity.
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any dishonest or unethical practice that tends to corrupt or undermine our system of free elections, or that hampers or prevents the full and free expression of the will of the voters including acts intended to hinder or prevent any eligible Member State voting.
I SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND PUBLICLY REPUDIATE support deriving from any State or group that resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or in opposition to that of my opponent, to the methods and tactics that I condemn. I shall accept responsibility to take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the laws governing elections.
I SHALL DISCLOSE any office, title, or position I hold in any and all other regions or organizations, except, if applicable, with regard to positions held in the course of my official duties with the Combined Union Security Agency, in the interest of full transparency and disclosure.
I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified Social Liberal Union voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process.
In compliance with provision 6 of the Code, candidates pledging to adhere to the Code MUST disclose all foreign positions publicly and under penalty of perjury within three days of pledging to follow the Code or by the end of nominations, whichever is earlier. This does not apply to Combined Union Security Agency-related positions, which candidates only ought inform the Election Administrator they possess (without reference to specific positions). More information can be found here. Candidates
Jyskmark +
Wildy + Nominees
+ This Candidate has pledged to conduct their campaign in accordance with the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.
I, Ramelia, am serving as Election Administrator, and I will dutifully and impartially execute the duties and powers of this position to the best of my ability. Nominations are scheduled to last for seven days, from 8 May 2020 until 15 May 2020. Any Member State may nominate themself (if eligible) or other Member States (subject to their acceptance) to run for this office. Voting is scheduled to last for seven days, beginning within two days after the close of nominations. Eligible states are those who meet the following criteria:
Are Member States as defined by the Constitution (generally, have Average or above Civil Rights and Political Freedoms and either World Assembly membership or a valid waiver)
Have continuously been Member States for at least two months before 28 May 2020 (since at least 2 April)
Have not served two consecutive terms as Chancellor immediately prior to this election
Are not otherwise disqualified from holding office by the Court of Justice
Duties of the Chancellor are mainly outlined in Article 9 of the Constitution. Candidates may optionally pledge to conduct their campaigns according to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices, statutorily established by the Voting Reform and Fair Political Practices Act. The Code reads as follows:
There are basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play which every candidate for public office in the Social Liberal Union has a moral obligation to observe and uphold in order that, after vigorously contested but fairly conducted campaigns, our Member States may exercise their constitutional right to a free and unfettered choice, and that their will may be fully and clearly expressed on the issues.
THEREFORE:
I SHALL CONDUCTmy campaign openly and publicly, discussing the issues as I see them, presenting my record and policies with sincerity and frankness, and criticizing without fear or favor the record and policies of my opponents that merit this criticism.
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT the use of character defamation, whispering campaigns, libel, slander, or scurrilous attacks on any candidate.
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any appeal to negative prejudice based on a candidate’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or gender identity.
I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any dishonest or unethical practice that tends to corrupt or undermine our system of free elections, or that hampers or prevents the full and free expression of the will of the voters including acts intended to hinder or prevent any eligible Member State voting.
I SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND PUBLICLY REPUDIATE support deriving from any State or group that resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or in opposition to that of my opponent, to the methods and tactics that I condemn. I shall accept responsibility to take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the laws governing elections.
I SHALL DISCLOSE any office, title, or position I hold in any and all other regions or organizations, except, if applicable, with regard to positions held in the course of my official duties with the Combined Union Security Agency, in the interest of full transparency and disclosure.
I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified Social Liberal Union voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process.
In compliance with provision 6 of the Code, candidates pledging to adhere to the Code MUST disclose all foreign positions publicly and under penalty of perjury within three days of pledging to follow the Code or by the end of nominations, whichever is earlier. This does not apply to Combined Union Security Agency-related positions, which candidates only ought inform the Election Administrator they possess (without reference to specific positions). More information can be found here. Candidates
Courelli +
Brys Questions
Anaaxes +
Nominees
+ This Candidate has pledged to conduct their campaign in accordance with the Code of Fair Campaign Practices.
Party Shakeups Considered
(New Chicago, North American Republics) -- Tuesday marks the third year of unity government between the Left Caucus and Socialist Workers Party and the third year of nearly complete control over the yearly agenda. The Liberal Party has effectively been relegated to the dustbin of history, only maintaing the roughly 3% of seats in the Workers' National Council that they held three years ago. On this anniversary, Left Caucus and SWP chairs, Muhammed Farooq and Timothy Wallows -- as well as Chairperson of the Workers' National Council, Amanda Tamia -- plan on discussing how to go about merging the two parties. With no previous framework available, the two party chairs and their advisors aim to hammer out a deal before the end of the month. The Liberal Party chair, Ricardo Allens, quaked as soon as the news broke, saying: "The region is in a state of war and all the powers that be seem to care about is gaining power. We need freedoms now!" A general outline of the plan is slated to come out by the end of the day.
Rossia Ruining Runs
(Ciudad de Hierro, North American Republics) -- Vessels carrying Republican steel through the Hammer straits have turned back due to Rossian ships patrolling the waters. Citing Republican support for the SLU and its response to the conflict in Noirmarche, the Rossian ambassador has told Republican officials that any ship flying the flag of an SLU member state will be forced to return to port or be sunk. Alternative routes are being investigated, however the cost to travel the already treacherous Serkaskyia Ocean will only increase. The disruption to international trade caused the SLU Stock Market to fall in its greatest one-day loss since June 2013. While there are signs that the market will recover, a strong recovery is entirely dependent on how the SLU handles the entrance of Rossia.
On the Nomination of North American Republics to the Ainish Order of Merit
If passed, this Resolution would induct North American Republics into our region's highest honor, the Ainish Order of Merit. Simply put, NAR's contributions to our region have been enormous. While he's already been recognized with the Eggic Order, he has done an immense amount since then to develop the SLU, including running an extremely successful recruitment program, creating and hosting this new forum, and further developing the voting websites into our main voting methods.
Amendment 3 to the Regional Honours and Awards Act
This proposed Act Amendment restructures the Regional Honours and Awards Act without changing the orders substantively. A-14 is, at this point, both the oldest Act in force and the least up-to-specifications legislation given modern standards. However, a full replacement is undue, given the historical significance of A-14. As such, the amendment puts A-14 in modern formatting. It also codifies the use of Resolutions to induct states into Orders of Merit, a precedent that as yet isn't in the Act.
This proposed Constitutional Amendment extends protections against hate speech to include necessary categories that had been inadvertently excluded from Amendment 5. It also clarifies residency requirements, makes our election portal the primary voting method, and authorizes the setup of this new forum, among other revisions.
Amendment 2 to the Election Winner Documentation Resolution
This Resolution Amendment is a direct repeal of the target Resolution. R-8 suggests documentation of election results on the RMB and forum, but Amendment 1 to the Voting Reform and Fair Political Practices Act makes that a requirement of that Act. As such, R-8 is completely redundant and should be repealed.
Amendment 2 to the Voting Reform and Political Practices Act
This Act Amendment proposes a major restructuring of the Voting Reform and Political Practices Act. It more reasonably regulates the voting portals based on recent experience and generally attempts to make provisions of the Act uniform as much as possible, among other revisions.
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