Legality Debate for Non-Binding Resolutions
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:01 am
I request that the Pharaoh review the following policy:
Specifically, it calls into question interpretation of Article II, Section 2 entirely, which states;Does the Council of Scribes have the ability to pass non-binding resolutions in the place of standard law?
I believe that a non-binding resolution, by definition of the words alone, is not a law, removal, treaty, war, or amendment, which are the listed acts that the Council of Scribes can pass. As passing a non-binding resolution is not a power granted to the Council of Scribes, it would be illegal, and cannot be introduced.(1) The Council of Scribes may establish rules which govern its procedures. Where there is a conflict, these rules supersede and override any discretionary procedures adopted by the Chief Scribe, but are subordinate to the laws of the Osiris Fraternal Order.
(2) The Council has broad legislative power and may enact, amend, or repeal any law, with the assent of the Pharaoh.
(3) The Council may remove any government officer from office by three-fifths majority vote, with the assent of the Pharaoh. The Council may not remove the Pharaoh from office.
(4) The Council may ratify treaties presented by the Chief Vizier or designated Vizier(s), and repeal treaties, by three-fifths majority vote, with the assent of the Pharaoh.
(5) The Council may declare war, and repeal declarations of war, by two-thirds majority vote, with the assent of the Pharaoh.
(6) The Council may amend this constitution, the Scroll of Ma'at, by two-thirds majority vote, with the assent of the Pharaoh.
