skin, bone, and arrogance
"Madame Prime Minister, New Holstice votes to ratify with the text of the honorable Member for Cyrllia's proposed amendment."
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Amendment to the Galactic Republic Charter
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Sankt Yora
The Lady Vicar
With a substantial number of votes tabulated, it was looking like her amendment was going to fare poorly in the long run. Yet the Falleen took heart, if she truly had any, that the seeds of discontent had been sown and others had begun to wake up to the realization that the Republic was governed, not by a well-balanced Senate representative of its member worlds, but by a small cadre of strong executives who could change the laws on their whim. The Senate supposedly had oversight, but it was unlikely the body would use that power as often as needed, the Senate tended to enjoy not acting like part-time youngling-sitters, far too busy wining and dining with lobbyists to give too much of a care.
Yet they would certainly care the first time a minister wrote a decree that chafed their precious, sovereign noses.
Still, the more codified a system, the easier it was to point out its flaws. There was no hiding behind ambiguities or traditional practices. It was there, it was law, and it could be proven wrong. Yora allowed herself a small turn at the corners of her mouth, considering the many ways in which she could enlighten her colleagues to such a reality. What might be pointless in the larger convocation chamber was triply effective in a confined space, she merely needed the right opportunity.
For now, this bill would suffice.
"Madam Prime Minister, my honorable colleagues, Cyrillia votes in favor of the amended bill with the altered language I submitted before this assembly."
Yet they would certainly care the first time a minister wrote a decree that chafed their precious, sovereign noses.
Still, the more codified a system, the easier it was to point out its flaws. There was no hiding behind ambiguities or traditional practices. It was there, it was law, and it could be proven wrong. Yora allowed herself a small turn at the corners of her mouth, considering the many ways in which she could enlighten her colleagues to such a reality. What might be pointless in the larger convocation chamber was triply effective in a confined space, she merely needed the right opportunity.
For now, this bill would suffice.
"Madam Prime Minister, my honorable colleagues, Cyrillia votes in favor of the amended bill with the altered language I submitted before this assembly."
Geneviève Lasedri
Fascists hate her!
The time limit had passed, and the votes were to be tallied.
A nearly unanimous decision had been made to approve the amendment in its final form, though the vote was almost split about who would be handling direct relations with the Jedi Order. To be honest, Gen may have preferred a little less responsibility at this point. But, indeed, she already had forged a sort of comradeship with the Grandmaster, and this would not tack on anything substantial.
Drops in the bucket, though. They eventually add up. It took a strong soul to lead the Republic, and lately Lasedri was wondering if hers was beginning to tarnish at all. She would persevere, of course. But that hardly made her life any more enviable.
"As mandated in the language of this bill, the to-be-established judicial powers of this government will be formed for review of future legislation; all amendments and addendum shall be subject to specific scrutiny under this term. The Prime Minister will be endowed with more direct power but shall more strictly adhere to process and protocol, checked by the Galactic Senate. The Senate is to resolve to be more representative of the populace and diligent in upholding the natural and written laws of sentient life as we have demanded prior.
"This session of the Senate is adjourned. May the Force be with us--and all that formality."
Amendment:
5 votes ratify
Revision:
3 votes ratify PM mediation with the Jedi Order
2 votes opposed
[member="Sankt Yora"], [member="Aurelia Volcata"], [member="Cecily de Demici"], [member="Lady Kay"], [member="Faith Balor-Organa"], [member="Persephone Callas"], [member="Valen Cerezo"]
A nearly unanimous decision had been made to approve the amendment in its final form, though the vote was almost split about who would be handling direct relations with the Jedi Order. To be honest, Gen may have preferred a little less responsibility at this point. But, indeed, she already had forged a sort of comradeship with the Grandmaster, and this would not tack on anything substantial.
Drops in the bucket, though. They eventually add up. It took a strong soul to lead the Republic, and lately Lasedri was wondering if hers was beginning to tarnish at all. She would persevere, of course. But that hardly made her life any more enviable.
"As mandated in the language of this bill, the to-be-established judicial powers of this government will be formed for review of future legislation; all amendments and addendum shall be subject to specific scrutiny under this term. The Prime Minister will be endowed with more direct power but shall more strictly adhere to process and protocol, checked by the Galactic Senate. The Senate is to resolve to be more representative of the populace and diligent in upholding the natural and written laws of sentient life as we have demanded prior.
"This session of the Senate is adjourned. May the Force be with us--and all that formality."
Amendment:
5 votes ratify
Revision:
3 votes ratify PM mediation with the Jedi Order
2 votes opposed
[member="Sankt Yora"], [member="Aurelia Volcata"], [member="Cecily de Demici"], [member="Lady Kay"], [member="Faith Balor-Organa"], [member="Persephone Callas"], [member="Valen Cerezo"]
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