Rev. Pollos again enters the Carthago Nova and walks over to the table where he finds the SGG reps. He pulls a legal paper from his pocket and sets it on the table
"As I promised , and I have submitted the same to the Speakers office. If you can offer support from your constituents (sp?) then I believe togather we can make Eutopia a safer and more democratic place. I hope that you can offer that support and that we can work togather often."
An Amendment to the Constitution
Regarding Executive Succession
Purpose : To maintain civilian leadership at the highest level of the Executive Branch of government at all times.
Background : On February 11th in the XIV Term of the President, President Gonzov’s suicide left the office of President vacant. Coupled with the vacant office of the Speaker , Eutopia was left without a Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief.
We , the citizens of Eutopia in the General Assembly do hereby resolve to amend the Constitution of the United Provinces of Eutopia in the following manner.
Article II.
2. Removal, Impeachment, and Succession
c. Should the office of the President become vacant, the Vice President shall fulfill the duties of President for the remainder of the term.
d. Should the Vice President be unable to take possession of the office of the President or should the office of the Vice President become vacant, Presidential powers will temporarly be transferred to one of the cabinet members in the following order.
1. Attorney General
2. Minister of Finance
3. Minister of Interior
4. Minister of Social Services
e. Should the office of the Vice President become vacant, the General Assembly shall elect a new Vice President.
f. Upon election of a new Vice President , the Vice President shall fulfill the duties of President for the remainder of the term.
"As I promised , and I have submitted the same to the Speakers office. If you can offer support from your constituents (sp?) then I believe togather we can make Eutopia a safer and more democratic place. I hope that you can offer that support and that we can work togather often."