[Passed] Omnibus Amendment Bill to the Scroll of Ma'at

[Amerion]

Honourable Scribes,

I present to the floor of this council an Omnibus Amendment Bill to the Scroll of Ma'at for your consent. Scribes may view the discussion relevant to this bill here.

Scribes may vote Aye to confirm, Nay to reject, or Abstain/Present for abstention.

Pursuant to Article II, Section 2(6) of the Scroll of Ma'at, an amendment to the Scroll requires a two-thirds majority vote in order to pass this council.

Voting will close at 9:56 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 29, 2016.

Spoiler

Omnibus Amendment Bill to the Scroll of Ma'at Section 1: Establishment of the Heir Apparent

(1) The following will be amended into the Scroll of Ma'at as Article III, Section 2:

Section 2: Heir Apparent of the Osiris Fraternal Order

(1) The Pharaoh will, with the approval of the Council of Scribes and the Council of Priests, select an Heir Apparent, who will succeed to the office of Pharaoh upon abdication of the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh may vacate the office of Heir Apparent.
(2) The Pharaoh may delegate the exercise and fulfillment of powers and responsibilities assigned to the Pharaoh to the Heir Apparent.
(3) The Heir Apparent will hold the second most endorsements in the region, up to a limit determined by the Pharaoh, which will be no less than 75% of the Pharaoh's endorsement count.
(4) The Heir Apparent will act as chairperson and spokesperson of the Council of Priests, but will not serve as a Priest and will have no vote in the Council of Priests.

(2) The current Article III, Section 2 of the Scroll of Ma'at will be renumbered as Article III, Section 3.

Section 2: Amendments Related to the Heir Apparent and Succession

(1) Article II, Section 1(3) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(3) The Pharaoh and Priests will have no vote in the Council for the duration of their service as Pharaoh and Priests.

(3) The Pharaoh, Heir Apparent, and Priests will have no vote in the Council for the duration of their terms in office.

(2) Article III, Section 1(2) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(2) The Pharaoh will serve until abdication and will, with the approval of the Council of Scribes and the Council of Priests, choose a successor upon abdication. Resignation or expulsion from the World Assembly or ceasing to exist will be considered automatic abdication.

(2) The Pharaoh will serve until abdication. Resignation or expulsion from the World Assembly or ceasing to exist will be considered automatic abdication.

(3) Article IV, Section 1(5) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(5) In the event that the Pharaoh abdicates without a successor being chosen and approved, the Priest with the highest endorsement count may serve as acting Pharaoh, and the Council will appoint a new Pharaoh with the approval of the Council of Scribes.

(5) In the event that the Pharaoh abdicates and the office of Heir Apparent is vacant, succession to the office of Pharaoh will be determined from among the Council of Priests as prescribed by law.

(4) Article VI, Section 1(1) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(1) The Pharaoh, the Chief Vizier, the Chief Scribe, and Priests are classified as senior government officers. Senior government officers may not serve in more than one senior government office at a time.

(1) The Pharaoh, the Heir Apparent, the Chief Vizier, the Chief Scribe, and Priests are classified as senior government officers. Senior government officers may not serve in more than one senior government office at a time.

Section 3: Council of Scribes Amendments

(1) Article II, Section 1(5) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(5) The Chief Scribe is responsible for presiding over the Council according to its procedural rules. Where no rules exist, the Chief Scribe may exercise discretion in determining procedure.

(5) The Chief Scribe is responsible for presiding over the Council according to its procedural rules. Where no rules exist, the Chief Scribe may exercise discretion in determining procedure. The Chief Scribe will not preside over elections, which will be administered as prescribed by law.

(2) Article II, Section 1(6) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(6) If the office of Chief Scribe is vacant, or for the duration of discussion and voting on a motion to remove the Chief Scribe from office, the business of the Council will be administered by the Pharaoh or by a Priest.

(6) If the office of Chief Scribe is vacant, or for the duration of discussion and voting on a motion to remove the Chief Scribe from office, the business of the Council will be administered by a deputy previously designated by the Chief Scribe. If no deputy is available, the business of the Council will be administered by the Pharaoh, by the Heir Apparent if designated by the Pharaoh, or by a Priest designated by the Council of Priests.

(3) Article II, Section 1(7) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(7) Unless otherwise noted by this constitution, all votes of the Council will be determined by simple majority vote.

(7) Unless otherwise noted by this constitution, all votes of the Council will be determined by simple majority vote, which is defined as 50%+1.

Section 4: State and Executive Government Amendments

(1) Article III, Section 1(1) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(1) The Pharaoh is the head of state of the Osiris Fraternal Order and is required to serve as the World Assembly Delegate of Osiris.

(1) The Pharaoh is the head of state of the Osiris Fraternal Order and is required to serve as the World Assembly Delegate of Osiris. The Pharaoh may, if necessary, permit the Heir Apparent or a Priest to temporarily serve as World Assembly Delegate to address a security threat.

(2) Article III, Section 2(1) of the Scroll of Ma'at will be amended as follows:

(1) The Chief Vizier is the head of government of the Osiris Fraternal Order and is responsible for managing domestic and foreign affairs in the name of the Pharaoh.

(1) The Chief Vizier is the head of government of the Osiris Fraternal Order and is responsible for managing domestic and foreign affairs in the name of the Pharaoh, pursuant to requirements and restrictions imposed by law.

[Biyah]

aye

[Applebania]

Aye

[Treize Dreizehn]

Aye.

[Rach]

Abstain.

[Syberis]

Aye

[Transdavisia]

Nay

[Reux]

Aye

[Fedele]

Aye

[Gradea]

Aye.