Administration Of The Senate And Its Proceedings

Proposal #106: “Administration of the Senate and its proceedings” was introduced in YE 35 by Senator (Taisa) Maeda Yusuke of Tami System with the intent to establish the position of Imperial Steward to oversee the operation, administration, clerical logistics and security of the Senate of Yamatai. This proposal passed into law with a vote of 7 to 1.

• a. Outline: This bill establishes the position of Imperial Steward to oversee the smooth operation of proceedings on the floor of the Senate of Yamatai; as well as, administrative clerical logistics and security of that body.
• b. Office: The Imperial Steward is not a member of the Senate and maintains a separate, independent office.

• Selection: The Imperial Steward shall be selected by the Imperial Premier with approval from the Emperor or Empress of Yamatai.
  • Restrictions: No sitting Senator, constitutionally mandated national leader, or active duty officer of the Star Army of Yamatai may serve as the Imperial Steward to best facilitate a focused and efficient pursuit of the office’s duties.

• a. Floor Duties: The Imperial Steward shall only wield powers on the Senate floor according to the provisions of this document.
• b. Administrative Duties: The Imperial Steward is responsible for all clerical bookkeeping not handled by Senators and their staffs.

• a. Powers: Pursuant to the Imperial Steward’s purpose, he or she is responsible for the smooth procedure of debate and voting on the Senate floor. The Imperial Steward shall keep order and recognize motions and objections made by Senators. The Imperial Steward is responsible for the regular update and presentation of bills on the Senate floor following their amendment.
• b1. Restrictions: The Imperial Steward may not participate in debate on the Senate floor. The Imperial Steward may not vote, object, make motions or second motions on the Senate floor unless outlined otherwise.
• b2. Exceptions to IVb1: The Imperial Steward may bring a motion to call the vote following the three day period of debate outlined in Senate Proposal 99.
• c1: Decorum: The Imperial Steward is responsible for maintaining decorum on the Senate floor. They may order their Sergeant at Arms to deliver a formal admonition to Senators demonstrating poor judgment.
• c2: Addendum to IVc1: Admonitions on the Senate floor are not recorded in the official record.

• a. Provisions: The Imperial Steward’s office is responsible for the maintenance of the Senate grounds and the security of Senators, their staffs, and Senate assets.
• b. Security: The Imperial Steward’s office shall coordinate with the Yamatai Security Agency to ensure the safety and security of the Senate, its officers, and elected officials.

Raz created Proposal 106: Administration of the Senate and its proceedings where it was voted on and ICly discussed by Yusuke Maeda-taisa; Ketsurui Sora; Bordolf, Gunther; Fujita Minato; Senator A. Winsbury; Hanako; Mifune Adele; Iwase Tamako and passed on Jan 6, 2013. Kim created this article on 2018/01/04 15:58.